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 | Care, For Men, For Women
Changing Social Determinants Can Stop Strokes 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,...
by Dr. Bell | Care, For Men, For Women
Move Every Day 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
You Love Medicine if You Love Life 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...
