Taqwa Naas, B.S.
M.D. Candidate
Wayne State University
Taqwa Naas is a medical student at Wayne State University with a devotion to health service, equity, and interprofessional collaboration. As part of the American Medical Association, she has led initiatives including tutoring programs for youth and community blood pressure screenings in the heart of Detroit. Through the National Arab American Medical Association, she has helped organize medical supply packing events for Syria and a fundraiser supporting the healing of children from Gaza. Her work is rooted in culturally responsive care, student-driven outreach, and a commitment to bridging gaps and building trust within the community.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

During a weekly community riverwalk, interprofessional students from medicine and pharmacy provide free blood pressure screenings and health counseling. The RiverWalkers that agree to be screened receive health resources, information on free clinics, primary care providers, and nutrition guidance. Through this initiative, interprofessional students assess blood pressures manually while supervised by faculty, pharmacists and physicians. Holistic patient assessments, referrals, and counseling on medication adherence and lifestyle changes to maintain blood pressure goals. This program further…