by Dr. Bell | For Women, Heart
Heart Disease, the Number One Cause of Death for Black Women isSeveral years ago, the editor of Closing the Gap in Health Care died from a massive heart attack, while sitting on stage, awaiting an award from her high school. The pain of her sudden death continues to...
by Dr. Bell | Cancer, Care, Education
The Bucket List The bucket list is a collection of things that you would like to accomplish within your lifetime. Frankly, I never thought of a bucket list until the death of my youngest daughter, Tonisha Bell Alston. She decided to take matters into her own hands...
by Dr. Bell | Health Tips
Years Ago, I Lost a Son This time of the year, I am guilty of many reflections on the vicissitudes of my life. The sudden death of my young son is still painful. The circumstances of his death were not managed well by my colleagues who did what they could to save his...
by Dr. Bell | Diabetes, For Women
Obesity, a Major Health Issue for African American Women The epidemic of obesity, a major health issue in the African American community is occurring among black women between the ages of 20 and 39. Recently, medical literature has revealed that 57% of black women in...
by Dr. Bell | Care, For Men, For Women
Holiday Illnesses During the Christmas season, overindulgence of alcoholic beverages is possible. These drinks can wreak havoc on your health and can cause a trip to the ER, result in being admitted to the hospital, and possibly death. The intake of excessive alcohol...
by Dr. Bell | Health Tips, News, Thank You
We are 15 years old! Closing the gap in health care for African Americans and the underserved (CTGIHC) is 15 years old! Fifteen years ago the idea of CTCIHC was born and we became a 501c3 organization. When I pitched the idea to others, it received minimal enthusiasm....
by Dr. Bell | Cancer, For Men, For Women, Health Tips
Young African Americans Pay Attention! I was recently informed of the passing away of a young fraternity brother from Colorectal Cancer. I don’t know details but I am saddened because most of the time these deaths can be prevented yet it is consistent with what...
by Dr. Bell | Care, For Men, For Women
For Men It is well documented that the social determinants of health play a major role in the health outcome of African Americans and the underserved. Recently, I witnessed this with a young, African American woman, who at age 33, had experienced a massive stroke that...
by Dr. Bell | Care, For Men, For Women
For Men It is a heartbreaking experience to see someone, you love, with dementia. I have seen, as a physician, this phenomenon occurs among many patients and recently, personal friends. I am not convinced that black people understand, in many cases, vascular...
by Dr. Bell | Care, For Men, For Women
Care It is not unusual for some African Americans to fail to seek medical care in a timely fashion, even when needed. Some people continue not to believe in modern medicine and do not get appropriate screening for cancer, take medications as directed, get...
