MEET THE DOCTORS.

In Philadelphia, many economically challenged communities suffer from chronic medical conditions at disproportionate rates and the need for health care is great. But due to a long history of racism and implicit bias among health care providers, individuals in these communities are often wary of physicians. African-American and Latinx populations, in particular, experience neglect at the hands of a biased medical system. Individuals in dire need of medical intervention are often unwilling to seek the treatment they need.

While Drs. Delana Wardlaw and Elana McDonald acknowledge the valid reasons that exist for such skepticism, they remain passionate about providing individuals with reliable health care – and they recognize that they are uniquely positioned to effect positive change in their beloved Philadelphia community. As African-Americans with a wealth of education and a deep cultural understanding of what it means to grow up in these neighborhoods, the sisters realize that they can bridge the gap and restore the trust that has been eroded.

As a result, Twin Sister Docs Foundation was created to promote health, wellness and self – advocacy. They serve as motivational speakers, medical consultants, mentors and media consultants and use various local and national platforms to provide accurate information. They participated in volunteer COVID-19 testing and clinics in areas that were disproportionately affected but did not have access to testing. The twin sisters also provide weekly COVID updates on a local radio show as well.