October 11, Dallas, TX: NCJW Greater Dallas members, supporters, and community partners visited UT Southwestern at RedBird and participated in the UT Southwestern at RedBird – Culinary Medicine and Community Connections event.

The attendees were hosted by:

• Dr. Ericka Walker-Williams, Medical Director UT Southwestern Medical Center at Redbird.
• Alisha Orton MS, BSN, RN, CMPE, Director Ambulatory Operations Regional Centers
• Victoria Doby MHA-CEN, BSN, RN, Clinic Practice Manager
• Elsa Herrera, Clinic Staff Supervisor
• Kelly Glenn BS, Administrative Associate- Redbird

UT Southwestern RedBird is located at the former RedBird Mall, in the middle of a community with limited access to health care services, nutritious food, and basic infrastructure. The medical and administrative leadership shared their commitment to listen and to “meet and treat people where they are.”

The neighborhoods south of I-30 needed a holistic approach and the UT Southwestern Culinary Medicine Program is integral to that vision. It serves a high number of patients with advanced diabetes and hypertension who receive tailored nutrition plans and leave their doctors’ offices with “food prescriptions” that can be filled at the on-site food pantry.

The participants were able to tour the medical facility, which intentionally follows the same state-of-the-art standards met across the entire UT Southwestern system. Vital for any sustainable development, this approach follows Dr. Erika Walker-Williams’ motto: “To whom much is given, much is required.”

About NCJW Dallas 

Founded in 1913, NCJW Dallas has pioneered ground-breaking programs addressing public education, families in crisis, and family wellness. Enacting its progressive values, NCJW Dallas has been a staunch advocate for women and voting rights. 

Media Contact: Alex Friedman, Director of Communications 

Email: alexf@ncjwdallas.org | Phone: 972-922-6667