President Marlon Everett

Marlon Everett, MD 

 

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Born and raised on Chicago’s south side, Dr. Marlon Everett is a practicing cardiologist in the Chicagoland area.

Dr. Everett earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University and his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School. He completed his cardiology training at the University of Chicago in 2006. Dr. Everett’s philosophy and life mission is one of service and he sees the heart as a powerful organ that directs all aspects of life. His favorite quote reflects this:

The heart is the perfection of the whole organism. Therefore the principles of the power of perception and the soul’s ability to nourish itself must lie in the heart. ~Aristotle

Dr. Everett currently practices on the city’s southeast side and is very active in the community disseminating “heart healthy” messages to churches and community groups as well as spearheading the S.C.O.R.E” program, a collaboration with the Chicago Public Schools to teach high school students the tremendously valuable life-saving skills of CPR. He is also dedicated to health equity and is an active member of the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) and has coordinated the organization’s “Spirit of the Heart” program, an outreach effort designed to facilitate discussion amongst health advocacy groups in Chicago as well as area churches and barbershops. Also, Dr. Everett has frequently participated in medical correspondence on television for Fox Chicago News and BlackDoctor.org, as well as on the radio for “Project Brotherhood Radio.”

Dr. Everett’s community engagement started many years ago as he was a dedicated coach in youth leagues including Southside Little League and “Small Fry” Basketball. Also, Dr. Everett was an active board member of the Common Ground Foundation, a foundation dedicated in youth development founded by Chicago’s famous actor/rapper/philanthropist Lonnie Rashid “Common” Lynn. Being a lifelong athlete himself and playing basketball for Howard University in Washington D.C., Dr. Everett is one of the founders and currently is the Co-Executive Director of the Chicago Elite Classic, a nonprofit organization focusing on providing life and leadership skills to student-athletes through basketball. Also, Dr. Everett’s commitment to civic issues was exemplified by his role as a long-time board member of the Cook County Justice Advisory Council, an organization designed to reduce the county’s jail population while preserving public safety and promoting fair and equitable access to justice. 
 


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