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Patrice Harris (born in 1960)

Notable West Virginia Women Section 46 of 50

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As the first Black female president of the American Medical Association (AMA), this Bluefield native has played an essential role in addressing issues such as the opioid crisis. Dr. Harris continues to shape the future of healthcare through her leadership at the WVU Foundation and her work with the WVU Board of Governors' Ad Hoc Governance Committee.