Dr. Womack is a physician. He earned
his bachelor's degree at Dillard University in New Orleans (1976)
and his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville
(1982). He worked in his specialty of anesthesiology and pain
management, in the Detroit area, for 13 years, retiring from
full-time practice in 1995. He now devotes his time to developing
family business interests, the Church, and serving the community,
but remains medically active as a sanctioned physician by the United
States Amateur Boxing Association.
Aware that the incidence of young, Detroit-area, African American
males in crises was reaching epidemic proportions, Dr. Womack became
a mentor. Taking on this modern urban problem led to his selection
as a member of Detroit's Violence Prevention Task Force in 1997. The
Task Force was responsible for making recommendations about reducing
violence in the City.
He is president of the Coalition Inc. (Circle Of Hope – 1992), an
organization founded by Dr. Womack and his wife, Dr. Sophie Womack,
chief of neonatology at Sinai/Grace Hospital. It is an outlet for
their deep concerns about the incidence of domestic violence. The
non-profit organization has raised more than a million dollars to
help combat morbidity (illness) and mortality (death) among
Detroit's children. It funds small community groups; area shelters
for battered mothers and children; home nursing care for over 1,800
uninsurable babies; summer camp experiences for children; a Wish
Fund for organizations that help youngsters; schools in need and the
purchase of bibles for school-based bible studies. In his quest to
improve on the quality of life of children and the community
at-large, he serves as Vice President of the Learning Disabilities
Association of South Eastern Michigan and as Interim-Chair and
Trainer for Gospel Against AIDS.
Following a call to the ministry, in 1998, Dr. Womack completed his
Masters of Divinity studies in a cooperative program between
Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit and McCormick Theological
Seminary in Chicago and is an Ordained Minister in the United Church
of Christ. An active member of Plymouth United Church Of Christ, he
has served on the Diaconate Board and as a Trustee, and has shared
his broadcast experience in the development of a media ministry
program for the Church. He is currently the Assistant Minister of
Health and Wellness at PUCC and Associate Pastor at St. John St.
Luke.
He is also the former chairperson of the Monthly Men's Prayer
Breakfast and facilitator/spiritual advisor of the young adult group
called the Ambassadors for Christ who serve as examples for young
people by showing them that enjoying life and being a Christian is
possible.
Dr. Womack has served as a special correspondent, segment producer
and guest host on 'Transitions,' a weekly television program
formerly seen on UPN 50 and local cable outlets. He has also been
the host of ‘The Positive Side of Reality' heard on WQBH radio as he
pursued opportunities to inform the community about issues and
options regarding interpersonal violence and personal health
challenges. He is currently the host and co-producer of “The Dr.
Jimmy Womack Show” aired Sunday evenings on WGPR 107.5 FM. Most
recently he was elected to the Detroit Board of Education and serves
as Board Chair.
He is the recipient of several professional and community service
awards including Resident of the Year, the Kiwanis Club Volunteer of
the Year, and the Detroit City Clerk's Office-Man of Distinction,
and serves on several boards including Plymouth Educational Center
and the Learning Disabilities Association of Southeast Michigan. He
is an active parent of a DPS student and has graciously served on
the DPS parents advisory committee for learning disabilities. He
also has a child attending Howard University in Washington DC. When
he finds the time in his busy schedule, he enjoys just relaxing with
a basket of chicken wings and some good jazz.
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