cultural competency

Dr. Makeda Dawkins on medical residency as a black woman

Dr. Makeda Dawkins on her medical residency journey

Dr. Makeda Dawkins, a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Gastroenterology Fellow at Westchester Medical Center, recently shared her experiences navigating the challenging path of medical

bmi measurement

Why BMI doesn’t tell the full story of health

The Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been a standard tool for assessing weight-related health risks. However, growing evidence suggests that this one-size-fits-all metric does

judge

Chicago judge removed over racist holiday message

A Chicago judge’s controversial text message has ignited concerns about racial bias in the justice system, leading to her immediate reassignment and calls for accountability

sexual education

Why black men deserve more than basic sexual education

Pioneering advocate transforms community health through education The landscape of sexual health education requires significant transformation, especially in addressing the unique needs of Black men.