El Rio Info

Sonja

Sonja R. Fuqua, PhD, RN, Chief Clinical Services Officer for the Community Health Association of Mississippi has served as Program Coordinator for the Child Overweight/Obesity Management Models in Teams Setting (COMMIT) with MEND throughout the 5-year program. She was responsible for engagement, recruitment and oversight of six community health centers for implementation of the evidence-based program (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It [MEND]). Additionally, she facilitated staff training for both the didactic and exercise components of the program. The goal was to improve the health outcomes and risk behaviors of children aged 7-13 years, with obesity or overweight to facilitate the Quadruple Aim of better health, better outcomes, better costs, and better workforce. Aside from leading the MEND community health center collaborative meetings, Dr. Fuqua has focused on program innovation and establishing community partnerships. She has presented on the MEND program and establishing partnerships in various state and national conferences including the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC),

On a personal note, Dr. Fuqua has a passion for empowering others to make positive lifestyle changes for better health. She has maintained the loss of over 120 pounds and often uses her lived experience to inspire others.

Monday, June 3, 2024

JAN

Jackson

5:34 AM

AA 5080   

Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle

DFW

Dallas/Fort Worth

7:18 AM

Seat:

12D

Class:

Economy (Y)

Meals:

DFW

Dallas/Fort Worth

8:14 AM

AA 2720

TUS

Tucson

8:34 AM

Seat:

19D

Class:

Economy (Y)

Meals:

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

TUS

Tucson

3:43 PM

AA 584

DFW

Dallas/Fort Worth

8:00 PM

Seat:

19D

Class:

Economy (Y)

Meals:

DFW

Dallas/Fort Worth

9:23 PM

AA 3663   

Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle

JAN

Jackson

10:52 PM

Seat:

15D

Class:

Economy (Y)

Meals:

Hotel: Double Tree—Check in Mon. Jun 3 and out Wednesday, Jun 5