Building Confidence through Preparation

Sista's, do you remember the day you started your "cycle/period"? Do you recall how prepared you were for that moment? Reflecting on that experience and the woman you are today, what advice did you receive to prepare you for that day? What words of encouragement helped foster your confidence through the journey of puberty?

Presented through an Edification session for OUR young Sistas ages 8 to 12, A Sista's Always Prepared is a program designed to intersect the perception of preparation and the cultivation of confidence with the path of puberty. Through personal experience and love, we teach our young Sistas how to positively embrace the transition into womanhood while cultivating confidence; this is A Sista's Touch in action.

At the conclusion of the Edification session, each young Sista will be able to:

1. Increase their confidence level in talking about puberty.

2. Demonstrate their ability to identify resources needed to maintain good hygiene.

3. Understand the appropriate use of at least 3 essential resources in the ASAP kit.

4. Appreciate the act of preparation to achieve the skill of being confident.

Calling all Queens in Training ages 8-12

Speaker for Cohort 16 - Dr. McNeil

Dr. McNeil

Dr. Brianna Ennis is a Pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente.

Dr. Keedra McNeil is a board-certified pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente in Pinole, CA.

Dr. McNeil enjoys being a pediatrician because it allows her to interact with so many different families and children. "It is a great privilege to be a part of watching a child grow and mature from infancy to young adulthood."

Dr. McNeil's practice philosophy is to maintain continuity whenever possible. As a primary care provider, she makes it a point to follow up with the families regarding issues that are important to them. Even if a patient is unable to schedule a follow-up appointment directly with her, she feels confident that they can receive uninterrupted care with any other colleagues.

Dr. McNeil has always enjoyed working with children, so choosing pediatrics as a specialty was a natural choice. Each age group has its own unique set of needs and expectations. Helping patients maintain the versatility necessary to meet these needs is something she enjoys.