BlackDoctor.org

Ananda Lewis wants to make one thing clear—she’s taking charge of her health journey, and despite the challenges, she feels fantastic! ???? In her candid interview, she shares the ups and downs of the long road of trial and error with breast cancer, showing the reality of fighting a Stage 4 diagnosis. ?? Breast cancer is a journey that demands resilience, and Ananda’s story highlights the importance of staying strong and persistent. Early detection, self-advocacy, and never giving up are the keys to thriving, no matter how tough the road. ?????? Shameika R. #BreastCancerAwareness #AnandaLewis #HealthJourney #CancerSurvivor #StayStrong #HealthMatters #SelfAdvocacy #FeelingFantastic

BlackDoctor.org backs the Biden administration's anti-obesity medicine proposal. As proud members of the Health Coalition for Chronic Disease, we agree this is progress and our work does not end here. We advocate for this change in health equity to help our community gain access to life-changing treatments they deserve for obesity and related conditions. Please review our statement: https://lnkd.in/exfqZiec #HECCD #healthequity #GLP1 #BDOpolicy #MedicareForAll #Medicaid

BlackDoctor.org backs the Biden administration's anti-obesity medicine proposal. As proud members of the Health Coalition for Chronic Disease, we agree this is progress and our work does not end here. We advocate for this change in health equity to help our community gain access to life-changing treatments they deserve for obesity and related conditions. Please review our statement: https://lnkd.in/exfqZiec #HECCD #healthequity #GLP1 #BDOpolicy #MedicareForAll #Medicaid

Prostate Cancer Awareness: Start the Dialogue Today??? Black men are?twice as likely?to die from prostate cancer. Yet, early detection through simple screening like a PSA test can lead to a?96% survival rate. ???Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe?knows the impact of this disease firsthand. After losing his father and several uncles to cancer, Shannon took action, starting screenings early. Even as a health-conscious man, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in his late 40s. Today, Shannon is cancer-free and on a mission to encourage?Black men, especially younger generations, to initiate life-saving conversations?about screening. ??? With the?#TalkThatTalk?initiative, Shannon, Dr. Russell J. Ledet, BlackDoctor.org, and?Johnson & Johnson?are empowering men to break the stigma and talk about prostate cancer. It starts with us—educate yourself, ask about family history, and support loved ones in seeking care. Together, we can shift the narrative. ???Take Action Today: - Learn about PSA testing and prostate health. - Have open, honest conversations with family and friends. - Visit?Talk?That?Talk??for resources, checklists, and guides. Let’s normalize these crucial conversations.?Tag a friend and share this post?to spread awareness and help save lives. ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ee2PddSy #ProstateCancer #MensHealth #BlackDoctorOrg #HealthEquity #EarlyDetection #JohnsonJohnson & Johnson BlackDoctor.org

Become a Black Pharma mentor or tag a potential mentor! We're thrilled to announce that our Black Pharma Mentoring Programme has received an overwhelming response from aspiring mentees. To meet this demand, we're seeking more professionals to guide and support our next generation of industry leaders. The Mentoring Programme is a remote-based programme designed to provide six months of dedicated one-to-one support to mentees with 0-3 years’ experience who aspire to, or are in the early stages of their careers in Pharma. Are you an experienced professional in the pharmaceutical industry? If so, we invite you to become a mentor and share your knowledge and expertise. By becoming a mentor, you'll not only be helping to shape the future of the industry but also contributing to a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Apply to be a mentor today! https://ow.ly/6o8C50UaRh4 Tag a potential mentor who could make a difference. Together, we can create a brighter future for professionals in pharma. #BlackPharma #Mentorship #PharmaceuticalIndustry #DiversityAndInclusion #BecomeAMentor #ClinicalResearch

Dream Big! Help each other write and publish the papers and books. Become the subject matter experts. Support finding the consulting positions from a global perspective... literally working internationally or from home with clients who live abroad. Help each other find the speaking opportunities...and paying opportunities...ask if there is a budget for compensation. Help each other get on boards and advisory councils. Help each other get on paying corporate boards. I am grateful for my Honorary Doctorate from Simmons Alumnae/i Network University in Boston! I honor each of you who have an earned doctorate. The world belongs to you. Step into your greatness!

This hopeful piece from Lauren Smith beautifully explains how our systems have developed the racial injustices we experience, and how we can make them more equitable. “Systems are not machines. They are made up of people. They are made up of us. We can either keep things the way they are, which isn’t working for many of us—or work for a better tomorrow.” How’s that for some motivation to close out the week? ?? https://lnkd.in/eZmxiSdT

Our Senior Director of Health Equity, Audrey Davis, LPC, PM-LPC, shared valuable insights on medical mistrust in clinical trials during her conversation with BlackDoctor.org's Taylyn Washington-Harmon. Audrey also opened up about her personal experience as a caregiver navigating clinical trials and shared her hope for clinical trials in the future. Don’t miss this important discussion—watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gam8i5hp

Cleveland Clinic has been named one of the?Best Hospitals for Black America?by BlackDoctor.org, a national leader in Black health and wellness. This award recognizes healthcare institutions that demonstrate a commitment to improving health equity for Black patients. “We are honored to be recognized as a top healthcare institution for Black patients. This award underscores our commitment to addressing the social determinants of health that shape outcomes and fuel disparities in underserved communities,” said Vickie Eaton Johnson, Executive Vice-President and Chief Community Officer at Cleveland Clinic. “We remain dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable healthcare environment where every patient receives the highest standard of care.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gxwgyabx #clevelandclinic

Stay Motivated. Stay Focused. Stay Innovative. Because the movement to advance health equity for all in our nation does not stop based on an election. It continues to move forward because we understand that we have much more work to do to position America among the healthiest nations. Our work for a fairer, better, healthier society must continue with resilience and hope. Every step forward that we have made in this movement, no matter how small, has brought us closer to realizing our goal of a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive in good health and access health sustaining and health protective resources. Now we certainly have much more work to do considering the United States today ranks 60th in the world for life expectancy having fallen from 34th in 2016 and is expected to continue sliding further down unless we work diligently to remove the barriers that are preventing people from reaching full health potential. And the projected costs and economic impact owing to these differences in health outcomes and premature deaths among population groups in the United States is expected to reach a whopping $1 trillion in six years based on a study we conducted and is expected to continue moving up if we don’t succeed in reining them. As I reflect on the election results, and the implications for health equity, I am reminded of those periods in our nation’s history when advocates for health equity worked tirelessly to advance this agenda and secured success in realizing egalitarian policies and programs to benefit all population groups. Although they were met with periods of regression and retrenchment, they continued to seize opportunities to regroup, educate, activate, and advocate for health equity at all levels. Unfortunately, there were far too many advocates in our history who allowed themselves to be consumed with apathy and pessimism, which drove them further into helplessness. The challenges we face remind us of the urgency of our mission, but they also show the strength and solidarity within our movement. Together, we have made progress, and our voices are as important now as ever before as we find ourselves in this fourth period of awakening around health equity in our country. Let’s keep pushing forward, inspired by the change we know is possible, until health equity becomes a reality for all. I look forward to working with you to ensure that America does not backslide on this important goal. Meharry School of Global Health