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- Richmond/Virginia Beach, VA
- 804-304-3324
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About Us
About Us
Medicine & Music Healing, Hope, and Harmony, Inc. was founded on a simple but powerful belief: true wellness nurtures the whole person. By bringing together trusted medical guidance and uplifting music, we create meaningful experiences that encourage physical health, emotional strength, and mental well-being.
Our programs serve seniors, women, and diverse communities through education, outreach, and connection. Whether sharing practical health insights or offering moments of joy through music, our goal is to create spaces where people feel supported, informed, and hopeful.
At the heart of our work is compassion meeting people where they are and reminding them that healing, hope, and harmony are possible at every stage of life.
Mission Statement
Medicine & Music – Healing, Hope, and Harmony, Inc. delivers physician-informed, non-clinical health education and music-based outreach directly into community settings.
Through welcoming wellness sessions hosted in senior living communities, churches, and community organizations, our team combines trusted health education with live music and facilitated conversation to reduce isolation, encourage preventive care awareness, and support emotional well-being.
Participants leave feeling seen, supported, and empowered to make informed decisions about their health with confidence and dignity
Our Approach
Our outreach model is grounded in physician-led health education shared in familiar, non-clinical environments where participants feel comfortable asking questions and engaging in conversation.
By pairing practical health insights with uplifting music and human connection, Medicine & Music creates spaces that foster understanding, strengthen community bonds, and promote whole-person wellness.
Founders’ Story
Medicine & Music was founded by Dr. Abraham Teklu and Delores “Dee-Dee” Teklu, who combined their professional backgrounds in medicine and communications to expand access to trusted health education in community-based settings.
Together, they created an outreach model that brings physician-informed guidance and emotional encouragement directly to individuals who may feel isolated, underserved, or uncertain about navigating their health and well-being.
The Board of Directors of Medicine & Music
Medicine & Music’s Board of Directors brings together leaders in healthcare, public health, communications, music education, governance, and community engagement. This multidisciplinary expertise strengthens our physician-led (non-clinical) outreach model and ensures programs are delivered with professional excellence, cultural awareness, and community trust.
Dr. Abraham Teklu, MD, MPH
Geriatric Medicine & Physician-Led Health Outreach
Delores “Dee-Dee” Teklu
International Communications Leadership Strategist
Barbara Ciara
Media Leadership & Public Trust Building
Dr. Lajuana M. Collins, MD
Psychiatry & Emotional Wellness Expertise
Roy Estaris
Global Business, Culture & Arts Connection
Rev. Terrell Glenn
Faith Leadership & Intergenerational Community Engagement
Dr. Latonya Dickerson Hughes, PHD, MS, RN, NHA
Healthcare Education, Quality Standards & Systems Leadership
Todd. A Jones
Public Safety Leadership & Community Partnership
Shannon Kane
Strategic Communications & Civic Leadership
Dr. Khalilah LeGrand Ed.D
National Public Health Communications Strategy
Tracey C. Snipes
Governance, Operations & Organizational Sustainability
Dr. Lydia Toliver, DWS
Choral Music Education & Community Connection Through Music