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Noted physician Dr. Roland A. Pattillo passes Dr. Roland A. Pattillo, noted gynecologic oncologist, professor, researcher and author, passed away quietly in his home after a long illness on May 3, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family members.
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of Wisconsin where he served as Vice Chair of the Department, in 1995 Dr. Pattillo relocated to Atlanta, GA as Interim Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM). He established and directDr. Pattillo attend- ed the Division of Gyed Xavier University necologic Oncology in in New Orleans and the Department of Obearned a medical de- stetrics and Gynecologree from St. Louis gy during his tenure at University in 1959. MSM. Dr. Pattillo completed a fellowship in gynecoWith more than 100 logic oncology at John peer reviewed jourHopkins University nal publications, one in 1967. He was the book, and several book first African Ameri- chapters, Dr. Pattillo is can faculty member at widely known for gyMarquette University’s necology and oncology School of Medicine. research. He received After a successful career training as a fellow with at the Medical College George Gey, MD, at
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Gey is known for culturing the first immortalized cell line from a tissue sample during the treatment of Henrietta Lacks, a cervical cancer patient, which is chronicled in the best-selling book, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.” Dr. Pattillo befriended the Lacks family and maintained a strong relationship over the years. In 2010, he and his wife, Patricia O’Flynn Pattillo, purchased a headstone for Henrietta Lacks’ unmarked grave in Clover, VA. Rebecca Skloot, author of “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”
identifies Dr. Roland Pattillo as her contact for the Lacks family. After reading the book, Oprah Winfrey bought rights to the movie which aired on television. Dr. Pattillo appears in that film. At MSM, Dr. Pattillo established the annual HELA Conference that brought medical professionals from throughout the United States and abroad. Dr. Pattillo was a doctor’s doctor because of his passion and compassion for performing surgeries throughout the world, without compensation. He is also known for traveling to families of friends to (Continued pg. 2)
Milwaukee Chapters of TLOD and TTOA attend '47th Leadership Conference'
On March 9-12, 2023, the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD) and Top Teens of America – Milwaukee Chapters attended "Top Ladies of Distinction Area III – 47th Leadership Conference" in St. Louis, MO. The convention was held at the downtown Hyatt Regency at the Arch in St. Louis. Members celebrated 50 years of exemplary service, which also was the theme. More than three hundred women and teens from the Midwest were in attendance. The convention workshops focused on leadership, community service, mentorship and sisterhood. TLOD Chapter President Cheryl Buckhanan, and Chapter Membership Chairperson Catherine Miles, coordinated the travel to St. Louis. The following TLOD members were honored at the convention: Dara Atandare, Vivian Mays; and teens Terri Alise Mims, O’Neal Stamps, and Ashlee Carter. Photos by Yvonne Kemp
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"Congratulations Milwaukee TLOD Chapter."
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