“It’s just stress.” The Unmasking of my Uterine Fibroids and Polyps
More than 80% of Black women will be diagnosed with uterine fibroids by age 50, and we are approximately twice as likely...
By Dr. Bianca Smith
Public Health and Racism: We’ve Only Scratched the Surface
When I began learning about health disparities my junior...
COVID-19 Reminds Me of Why I Got Into Public Health
COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, has...
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Understanding Fibroids Together: How it Affects Her
April 25, 2023 | 10:45pm
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Spilling the Health EquiTea: Let’s Collaborate on How to Advocate
March 13, 2023 | 7:58pm
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Lets Press (Meno)pause : A Candid Conversation about "The Change"
March 6, 2023 | 3:21pm
Hey Sis…Your Magnificently Melanated Skin tone is Putting Your Vitamin D Level at Risk
We have all heard the numerous recommendations over the course...
Meet Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Co-chair of President-elect Biden’s Coronavirus Task Force
On his insanity workout first Monday as President-elect, Joe Biden...
COVID-19: The Reawakening of Blackness
COVID-19, the straw that broke the racist back of America....
Therapy Is for Church Girls Too
Growing up in an ultra Caribbean, ultra conservative, Christian family,...
When Faking Normal Becomes the Norm
Constantly telling yourself that everything is fine, even when you...
The Heart-Breaking Disease that is Killing Our Black Women
September 17th, 2004 was the worst day of my life...
How Doulas Are Saving Black Women One Birth at a Time
Black women are magical, fierce, independent and are dying from...
Decision Week: Pregnant, Surprised, And a Week to Decide Pt. 2
I sat in the passenger’s seat of my partner’s car...
A Retired OB/GYN’s Guide to Helping Black Mothers Survive
I am a retired physician from New York with 30...