Still Trusted. Still Speaking. Still Serving.
Closing the Gap in Healthcare is a nonprofit health education initiative founded by Dr. Thaddeus Bell. For over 20 years, it has worked to make health information accessible, practical, and personal, especially for those who need it most. What started as a mission to address disparities in healthcare has grown into something even bigger: helping more people understand what their health is telling them, so they can take action early and live longer, stronger lives. Dr. Bell’s message is heard statewide through public service announcements (PSAs), church talks, barbershop conversations, and community health events. If you’ve ever thought, “Why didn’t someone tell me this sooner?”—you’re why this work exists.
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Closing the Gap in Health Care, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides health and health literacy information through various outlets such as radio tips, television segments, barber shop/beauty shop talks, speaking at church functions, and participation in other educational seminars that promote health throughout Carolinas and has been accessed via media throughout the nation.
We close the gap by making health make sense.
We provide clear, trusted health education through platforms people already use and trust:
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Weekly videos and radio tips from Dr. Bell
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Local community events and barbershop health talks
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Free educational resources online and in print
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Health topics made simple: from blood pressure and colon cancer to questions to ask your doctor
We’re not a clinic. We’re not a hotline.
We’re a voice that helps people understand what’s going on—so they can get help sooner, not later.
Dr. Thaddeus J. Bell
Founder & CEO
A WORD FROM OUR FOUNDER
You can’t fix what you don’t understand.
That’s what I’ve seen for decades—not in theory, but in real life.
People don’t know what their numbers mean.
They don’t know when a symptom matters.
They don’t know how to ask for help until it’s too late.
And too often, they walk out of the doctor’s office with more questions than answers.
We often discuss access to care, and it remains a crucial issue. But just as often, people delay care because they don’t recognize the signs.
They don’t know what their body is trying to tell them.
They don’t know what kind of care they need.
That’s the knowledge gap.
It’s not just about understanding the system. It’s about understanding yourself—your numbers, your symptoms, your options.
That’s where I come in.
our team
Tiffany bell
Program Director
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Tiffany J. Bell, PMP is a native Charlestonian with a BS in Business Management (University of South Carolina). She also holds a certification in Project Management. Ms. Bell has several years of consulting experience across industries specializing in large ERP implementations. She is a member of the Atlanta chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and currently resides in Atlanta, GA. Ms. Bell looks forward to using her interests in project management and non-profits to help take Closing the Gap to the next level. In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys exercise, shopping, travel, and spending time with family and friends.
Tony Clarke
Producer of the Lowcountry Jazz Festival
Tom Steenhuysen
Web Design & Consulting
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Tom is an internationally trained architect and entrepreneur with a special focus for social justice projects. He owned a technical support and web development company in Belgium. He is an independent web consultant for various nation-wide community education campaigns and provides support for numerous clients globally. Tom is also a presenter and trainer of web business strategies, SEO techniques with Q&A sessions. “I speak web and computer-eze – and plain English with you.” He is an event photographer of moments in life. www.JustCallMeTom.com