Dr. Angela E. Dykes, DNP, FNP-C, is the Immediate Past President of the South Carolina Nurses Association and a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years of healthcare experience. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Chamberlain College of Nursing and holds additional degrees in nursing and business administration. Dr. Dykes is the owner and clinic administrator of Essential Health and Wellness in North Augusta, South Carolina, where she provides patient-centered primary care with a focus on prevention, wellness, chronic disease management, and patient education. Her diverse clinical background includes post-surgical, neurological, trauma, cardiovascular, and primary care, allowing her to deliver comprehensive care across the lifespan. A passionate advocate for brain health and healthy aging, Dr. Dykes is a 2025 alum of the UsAgainstAlzheimer's Brain Health Fellowship, supported by the National Black Nurses Association and the National Hispanic Nurses Association. She is dedicated to educating healthcare professionals and community members about dementia prevention and promoting evidence-based lifestyle strategies that reduce modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline and improve long-term brain health.
