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On Feb. 27, don’t miss “Talking About Brain Health with Your Doctor,” presented by Dr. Sakina Ouedraogo Tall of NYU Langone Health. In this special Black History Month program, we will discuss the importance of brain health for Black Americans, how to start a conversation about memory concerns with a doctor, what to expect during a diagnostic visit, and ways to improve overall brain health. https://bit.ly/3HO6DBw

This Black History Month, we're highlighting influential Black voices and organizations who have made an impact on health equity and policy. In a May 2023 article, Andrew Anderson and coauthors shed light on the opportunity cost of not addressing disparities when developing cardiovascular disease health care policies. Read the full paper: https://hubs.la/Q02mylwB0

Race-Based Medicine: The underpinnings of inequitable care. Thanks and gratitude to Uché Blackstock, MD for bringing this issue to light for public awareness. Quoting from a terrific NIH article, (link below), "medicine is not a stand-alone institution immune to racial inequities, but rather is an institution of structural racism. A pervasive example of this participation is race-based medicine, the system by which research characterizing race as an essential, biological variable, translates into clinical practice, leading to inequitable care." Furthermore, many current structures and teaching practices perpetuate the use of these practices. If you work in health care, engage in health care, or have a curious mind, please take the time to read the article attached and to listen to the insights provided by Dr. Blackstock. Let's work together to improve equitable health care for everyone. NIH National Library of Medicine https://lnkd.in/g6v48dWG

February is Black History Month. One of the top priorities of the Alzheimer's Association is to end stigma and secure better access to diagnoses. 🧠 Black Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as older White Americans. Variations in health, lifestyle and socioeconomic risk factors likely account for most of the differences in risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias by race. There is also evidence that missed diagnoses of Alzheimer’s and other dementias are more common among older Black Americans than among older Whites. 🧠 Despite the increased risk, Black Americans are underrepresented in clinical trials, making up 5% or less of all trial participants. This is consistent with clinical trials looking at other diseases – where Black Americans and other minorities are also underrepresented. Without appropriate participation by Black Americans and other population groups in Alzheimer’s trials, it is impossible to get a complete understanding of how racial and ethnic differences may affect efficacy and safety. 🧠 We need to continue to explore new approaches and new strategies for increasing diverse participation in clinical trials, observational studies and other investigations so everyone benefits from advances in Alzheimer’s research that will lead us to, eventually, find a cure and live in a world without Alzheimer's. Let's close the gap! #endalz #endalzheimers #blackhistorymonth #blackalz #closingthegap #alzheimersawareness #alzheimersresearch

Se’Nita, diagnosed with TNBC at a young age, shares her story of survivorship and what life looks like on the other side of breast cancer treatment. She opens up about her new approach to health, why she infuses the body, mind and spirit into her daily life, and emphasizes the beauty of reconnection. Se’Nita also reminds Black women to be vigilant about your health, and if you notice anything abnormal, talk with your doctor. Watch Se’Nita as she takes a new step in a new direction. Learn more about how Komen's Stand for H.E.R.- a Health Equity Revolution, program is achieving health equity for the Black community: https://bit.ly/3mxWygj

What happens when a bunch of Black female physicians meet up in one place ? 🤎 greatness  🤎 excellence  🤎 brilliance  🤎 joy  🤎 joy   🤎 joy This weekend I attended NEXUS: Nurturing, Excelling, and Unifying Sisters in Medicine Conference 2024 organized by @blackingastro in @thetimescenter. It was simply sublime and jam-packed with amazing panels, speakers, food, vibes, music, and beauty. There were hundreds of messages for all the Black girlies in medicine but for now… Here are my 10 takeaways: 1. Don’t change your vision…when you can venue [and prefer it that way] ~ Uché Blackstock, MD 2. If something isn’t working for you in any given space remember that you have the power to create your own space ~ Uché Blackstock, MD 3. The race is not always to the swift but to those who keep running ~ quote shared by Dr. Valerie Stone 4. As emerging Black women leaders in medicine we face barriers including Glass Ceiling and Glass Cliffs. Name them, recognize them but don’t let them hold you back ~ Dr. Valerie Stone 5. Our passions work and drive should always be rooted in love ~ LaShyra “Lash” Nolen, MD, MPP 6. Love is a combination of care, commitment, knowledge, responsibility, respect and trust. ~ Bell Hooks (quote shared by @dr.lashnolen) 7. If you don’t ask for it you won’t receive it. ~ Aja Mccutchen, Dr Renee Williams, Dr. Ann-Gel Palermo 8. The first step in exploring motherhood and fertility is to get back in tune with your body. ~ Dr. Jackie Walters, Tia Jackson-Bey, M.D., MPH, Chantae Sullivan-Pyke, MD, MTR, FACOG 9. Black excellence is also Black Joy ~ Kimberly Manning 10. You deserve to attend that conference. You deserve to publish that paper. You deserve to get into the program of your choice. You deserve you deserve you deserve. ~ Me 🤎 Any other tips y’all have for the Black girlies in medicine? 🩺

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On Juneteenth, let's celebrate, learn, and grow, honoring the strength and resilience of the Black community. If you or someone you know is battling depression, reach out for help. NeuroStar TMS offers non-drug, non-invasive treatment, free from common systemic side effects of medication. Visit NeuroStar.com to find a NeuroStar TMS doctor near you. #NeuroStar #NeuroStarConnects #Juneteenth #NeuroStarSocial

If you read, process, and make changes to your practice when reviewing evidence-based research about various medical phenomena & trends, also process and make changes to your practice when disparity in the provision of timely, quality healthcare to black patients is revealed in the research.

Share Your Story with Us! Are you a Black male in medicine with valuable insights to share? We want to hear from you! Whether you’re an expert on a specific topic, have experiences to share about the medical school application process, or want to highlight a research accomplishment, your voice matters. Your stories, expertise, and achievements can inspire and guide the next generation of Black male physicians. By sharing your journey, you can provide valuable advice, support, and motivation to those following in your footsteps. Submit your blog post to us at blackmenphysicians@gmail.com. Let your story be a beacon of inspiration and a testament to the incredible contributions of Black men in medicine. Together, we can create a rich tapestry of experiences and knowledge that will uplift and empower our community. #cbmp #blackmenphysicians #blackmenwhitecoats #blackmeninmedicine #doctors