City of Philadelphia - File #: 220183

• File #: 220183
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: ADOPTED
• File created: 2/24/2022
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Final action: 3/3/2022
• Title: Recognizing and honoring Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald - the "Twin Sister Docs" - for their outstanding contributions to the City of Philadelphia and crucial leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Oh, Councilmember Parker, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Domb, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
3/3/2022	0	CITY COUNCIL	ADOPTED
2/24/2022	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Title
Recognizing and honoring Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald - the "Twin Sister Docs" - for their outstanding contributions to the City of Philadelphia and crucial leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Body
WHEREAS, Dr. Delena Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald are twin sisters born and raised in North Philadelphia; and

WHEREAS, Wardlaw and McDonald graduated from Central High School and each went on to pursue a career in medicine, inspired by the loss of their grandmother to breast cancer and a desire to help underserved communities; and

WHEREAS, Wardlaw received her M.D. from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed her residency training at the Montgomery Family Medicine Residency Program in Norristown, Pennsylvania where she served as chief resident; and

WHEREAS, McDonald received her M.D. from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; and

WHEREAS, Today, Wardlaw is a family medicine doctor with Temple Physicians while McDonald is a pediatrician and owner of three Philadelphia-based outpatient medical practices; and

WHEREAS, Cognizant of their unique position and ability to make an impact, Wardlaw and McDonald are active in disadvantaged communities in an effort to combat historical hesitancy towards physicians and healthcare providers; and

WHEREAS, Wardlaw and McDonald created the "Twin Sister Docs" LLC to maximize their reach and effectiveness as doctors, messengers, activists, and mentors; and

WHEREAS, The Twin Sister Docs offer specialized talks for bridging healthcare disparities and building trust in underserved communities, as well as breaking down barriers and uncovering keys for success in medical school and beyond; and

WHEREAS, Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wardlaw and McDonald have been volunteering at testing sites and addressing vaccine hesitancy among patients and underserved Philadelphians...