Anthony Anderson from the hit ABC show black-ish is known for the humor and life he brings to the show. But he’s also living with Type 2 Diabetes, a disease that many African-Americans are affected by. “It’s no secret that I’m a type 2 diabetic. And so we’re dealing with that on the show,” explained Anderson. His character Dre is […]

Taking care of your health and the health of your loved one is very important. “Take A Loved One To The Doctor Day and Wellness Wednesday are what we consider great programs that encourage the community to take better care of themselves and Cigna supports that,” expressed Lamonte Thomas the President of Cigna in Texas and […]

Husband and wife team, Dr. Robert C. Robinson III, MD and Dr. Karla L. Robinson, MD have taken an unprecedented multidimensional approach to tackling health disparities and improving health literacy within the urban community. Recognizing the need to empower the community to become more active participants in their healthcare, Drs. Robinson established Urban Housecall Health Media Group, a […]

Health & Wellness

When the Tom Joyner Morning Show comes to town, you know fun is going to be part of the program. But at this year’s “Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day” event at the Liacouris Center, a serious message came along with it. Celebrities local and national came out for the event, including the […]

Chris Paul blasts through 60 seconds of health conscious jokes!

Denny’s is a sponsor of the event.  He will recognize the“Take A Loved One to Philly” contest winner, take part in a check presentation to the Tom Joyner Foundation and announce the winners of four Denny’s HBCU scholarships.

Dominique jokes with the crew about the Philadelphia Eagles, Joe Jackson flashing his gun, Philly cab drivers, and much more on the TJMS.

Mitchell sings "Nobody Greater" and "Turning Around for Me."

Hughes talks about how he came to be involved with this event, the importance of health in the African American community, voting, the importance of ObamaCare and Voter ID/Suppression. His wife, Sheryl Lee Ralph will be on the Women’s Health Panel Saturday afternoon on the main stage.

Regina M. Benjamin; Surgeon General Vice Admiral; M.D., M.B.A talks with the TJMS about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.