Dr. Dawn Kamilah Brown, M.D. (Dr. Dawn Psych MD), America’s favorite ADHD Expert, is a double-board certified child & adolescent and adult psychiatrist. She is the owner, CEO and sole practitioner at ADHD Wellness Center and has 2 private practice locations in Texas; she also has a growing virtual presence, offering online appointments. She is […]

August is National Immunization Month. Dr. Lisa Ashe wants you to know all about the vaccinations that are necessary for your child’s optimal health. IS HPV VACCINE REQUIRED FOR HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE  STUDENTS? The HPV vaccination is not required for anyone. It is recommended to be given starting at age 11 for girls and […]

Sarcoidosis can be devastating and difficult to diagnose, yet it disproportionately African-Americans. It’s the disorder that led to comedian Bernie Mac’s untimely death 9 years ago, though women get it more than men. Dr. Jen Caudle provides more information on this condition. WHAT EXACTLY IS SARCOIDOSIS? Sarcoidosis is a condition that causes inflammation in the […]

  WHAT ARE SOME OF THE THINGS WE NEED TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT WHEN IT COMES TO HAVING OUR PETS AROUND AT FAMILY REUNIONS OR SUMMER COOKOUTS? Some concerns would be pets ingesting human food that could be toxic such as grapes, onions, apple seeds or fatty foods that can lead to G.I. disorders such […]

  Mental illness and violence are often hand in hand, but it can be difficult to predict whether or not a mentally ill person is violent or not. Dr. Shane Dodd, a forensic psychologist is a doctor who specializes in determining the difference. Read on for more information about the link between mental illness and […]

​ ARE AFRICAN-AMERICANS AT A HIGHER RISK OF DEVELOPING ​DIABETES? IF SO, IS IT MORE HEREDITARY OR DIET AND ​LIFESTYLE? Yes, African-Americans have twice the risk of developing diabetes as white Americans. This is more likely attributed to diet and lifestyle factors. There is a higher rate of obesity in the African-American community and there […]

  June is Cataract Awareness Month. Dr. Lawrence Woodard encourages African-Americans to know the basics about the condition including the physical and emotional impact and the benefits of treatment. What exactly are cataracts? Cataracts cloud the eye’s naturally clear lens, blocking or changing how light passes through and resulting in blurry vision. It is the […]

Dr. William Yates started losing his hair in his early 20’s, so he understands the impact hair loss can have on one’s self-esteem and self-confidence. As a physician and surgeon in Chicago, he specializes in hair transplantation and other state of the art techniques to treat all hair types for both men and women. People […]

Dr. Lisa Ashe is one of the leading Board-Certified Internal Medicine physicians serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area. She completed her medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, interned at Georgetown University, and completed her residency at The George Washington University and Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C. Ashe has a Masters of […]

Dr. Stacey Patton is an adoptee, child abuse survivor, and former foster youth turned award-winning author, journalist and child advocate. Her reporting on issues of child welfare, race relations, and higher education has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, Al Jazeera, BBC News, TheRoot.com, The Chronicle of Higher Education, ForHarriet.com, and Dame Magazine. She […]

Emily Shafer, PharmD has been a pharmacist for 9 years, most of which were in the community setting. She’s worked with many patients to help them manage their diabetes through the City of Chicago “Taking Control of Your Health” program and Medication Therapy Management services. Facts on Diabetes: Diabetes is a common condition. 9.3% of Americans […]

Lisa Brown Alexander is the CEO of Nonprofit HR, the nation’s leading full-service human resources firm focused exclusively on the nonprofit sector. But despite her success, she was keeping something secret from her family, friends and colleagues. “I am a successful career woman who has battled with depression for five years.” Alexander’s book Strong On the […]