[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 25, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E779]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO BARBARA NICOLE HOWARD

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 25, 2009

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Barbara 
Nicole Howard, a Health Department Representative and distinguished 
public servant.
  Barbara Howard is a Health Department Representative for the NYC 
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Public Health Detailing 
Program. The Public Health Detailing Program works with primary health 
care providers to improve patient care around key public health 
challenges in the areas of NYC with healthcare disparities. Ms. Howard 
provides medical providers with clinical tools and patient education 
materials via one-on-one relationships to improve health outcomes in 
the community.
  Barbara Nicole Howard was born in the Bronx, New York to Henry and 
Barbara Howard. The family moved to Staten Island shortly thereafter 
due to the need for a larger apartment and the 1970's housing shortage. 
Through the years, she volunteered at soup kitchens, homeless shelters, 
HIV/AIDS programs, special needs children's organizations, and 
hospitals; developing a heart for servicing the community.
  Ms. Howard obtained a Bachelor's of Art Degree in Sociology and a 
minor in Urban Affairs from Hunter College. After completing her 
studies, she worked in Brooklyn for the Legal Aid Society as a Forensic 
Social Work Assistant finding alternatives to incarceration for 
clients. She was then afforded the opportunity to work with the NYC 
Health and Hospital Corporation's Discharge Planning Program at Riker's 
Island for the mentally ill population as a Discharge Planner. She also 
had several promotions and worked as Supervisor of Discharge Planning / 
Community Liason. Ms. Howard enrolled in Baruch College's Executive 
Master of Public Administration program. Afterwards, Ms. Howard 
recommitted to public service as Provider Liason for the NYC Department 
of Health and Mental Hygiene's Early Intervention Program. After three 
years with the Early Intervention Program, Ms. Howard devoted herself 
to public health and began to work with the Public Health Detailing 
Program.
  Although, she continues to live in Staten Island, Ms. Howard has made 
Brooklyn her second home. She works, worships, and has many friends 
within Brooklyn. Ms. Howard is currently an active member of the 
Brooklyn Tabernacle in downtown Brooklyn.

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