https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=8026980&GUID=C140E613-DF59-4B8C-B46D-BDA67D1F182BLegistar15https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=8026980&GUID=C140E613-DF59-4B8C-B46D-BDA67D1F182BC140E613-DF59-4B8C-B46D-BDA67D1F182B-2026-05-13-19-54-42Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING DR. PIERRE JOHNSON, MD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH AND WOMEN’S SURGICAL INNOVATION WHEREAS, Pierre Johnson, MD is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients at Loretto Hospital and has become widely recognized for his compassionate, patient-centered, and innovative approach to women’s healthcare; and WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson, affectionately known as the “Fibroid Slayer,” has dedicated his career to advancing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and improving healthcare outcomes for women suffering from uterine fibroids and other complex reproductive health conditions; and WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson has emerged as a leading advocate for equitable healthcare treatment, particularly for Black women who continue to face disproportionate barriers, disparities, and adverse outcomes in maternal healthcare and gynecologic treatment across the United States; and WHEREAS, Dr. Johnson recently performed a groundbreaking surgery on a pregnant patient suffering from a massive 27-pound fibroid, successfully removingWed, 13 May 2026 19:54:42 GMT