Black Doctor

BlackDoctor.org stands out as the largest and most thorough online health platform dedicated to African Americans. While it would be ideal for healthcare solutions to apply universally, the truth is that the Black community faces higher rates of many significant diseases and health issues, along with shorter life expectancies. BlackDoctor.org recognizes that the distinctive aspects of Black culture—our history and traditions—impact our health. Additionally, we acknowledge the prevalent skepticism towards the healthcare system. This mistrust, coupled with the confusing information often found in the media, can make it challenging to take charge of your health and overall well-being.

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I’ve Survived Cancer Six Times - Here’s How I Turned My Pain Into Purpose

3 days ago | blackdoctor.org | Jasmine Smith

For Staci Kirk, being diagnosed with breast cancer wasn’t a storm she didn’t see coming. As a Black woman, she’s been conditioned to brace for battle before the fight even begins. So when cancer showed up the first time, she did what she’s always done: she geared up, prayed up, and got ready to survive. Then came the second time. Then the third. The fourth. The fifth. The sixth. Each time, the weight was heavier.
What Every Acne Sufferer Should Know Before Buying Another Product

4 days ago | blackdoctor.org | Jasmine Smith

In a world overflowing with skincare fads and viral TikTok tips, finding products that actually work for acne can feel like chasing a myth. But for anyone struggling with breakouts—whether hormonal, environmental, or stress-induced—the journey to clear skin is more than cosmetic; it’s personal. That’s where Skin Beauty Bar in Washington, D.C., steps in. Helmed by renowned esthetician and acne expert Meka Mathis, this beauty sanctuary is redefining what it means to treat acne from the inside out.
Doctors Ignored Her Sister’s Pain. A Year Later, She Was Fighting for Her Own Life

1 week ago | blackdoctor.org | Jasmine Smith

Onjalai Brown knows pain. She’s lived it, breathed it, and nearly didn’t survive it. But today, nearly three years cancer-free, she’s alive—and on a mission. Diagnosed with breast cancer at just 36 in 2021, Brown turned her suffering into a source of strength, becoming a voice for patients, caregivers, and women of color navigating a healthcare system that often doesn’t see or hear them.
After 20 Years in Hospitals, I Finally Found My Voice-on the Set of Sinners

1 week ago | blackdoctor.org | Jasmine Smith

For Yetunde, life didn’t begin at birth—it began in 2009, the year she received a bone marrow transplant from her younger sister. Before that, life was pain, hospitals, and a body under siege. Diagnosed with sickle cell disease at the age of five, Yetunde spent her childhood and early adulthood navigating a brutal, unrelenting cycle of fatigue, anemia, and excruciating pain crises that stole her freedom and her future. “I didn’t really have pain until I started to get between 10-12.
Why So Many Successful Black Professionals Are Secretly Struggling

1 week ago | blackdoctor.org | Jasmine Smith

When we think of trauma, we often picture sirens, catastrophes, and crises—but what if trauma wears a blazer, earns a degree, and smiles through the pain? Mental health struggles don’t always scream; sometimes they whisper beneath the surface of high achievement. In a world that applauds resilience but punishes vulnerability—especially for Black professionals—unhealed wounds can quietly shape our success, relationships, and health.
CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreak Linked to 1.7 Million Recalled Eggs

1 week ago | blackdoctor.org | Issac Morgan

A nationwide Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs from a California distributor has sickened at least 79 people in seven states and led to several hospitalizations, federal health officials announced. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating the outbreak, which has led to 21 hospitalizations as of June 6. No deaths have been reported.
Blood Donation Gave me a Second Chance When I Thought I Had None

2 weeks ago | blackdoctor.org | Jasmine Smith

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. For Jamilah Bourdon, that need became urgent on a snowy February morning in 2021. Just five minutes from her job in New Jersey, her only route — a bridge blanketed in nearly four feet of snow — left her no choice but to ride her bike in the lane used by cars. As she edged along the bridge’s perimeter, an 18-wheeler failed to see her. In a split second, she was hit, thrown to the ground, and woke up thinking she had died.
I Was Hit by a Car at 48 MPH, Here’s How I’m Redefining Disability

2 weeks ago | blackdoctor.org | Jasmine Smith

Despite nearly four in 10 U.S. adults reporting symptoms of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at some point in their lives, a new national survey by the Brain Injury Association of America reveals a troubling truth: most Americans still don’t fully grasp what brain injuries are, how they happen, or the lifelong challenges they can bring. Cazoshay Marie knows this all too well. In May 2017, her life changed in an instant.
Where Wellness & Culture Connect

2 weeks ago | blackdoctor.org | Taneia Surles

Pancreatic cancer is among the deadliest types of cancer in the United States, with the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimating about 66,440 new diagnoses and 51,750 deaths in 2024. The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is currently 12 percent. A five-year survival rate is the percentage of people in a study or treatment group alive five years after initial diagnosis or treatment for a disease, such as cancer.
10 Tasks You Might Have Forgotten While Spring Cleaning

2 weeks ago | blackdoctor.org | Karen Heslop

Many Americans consider spring cleaning to be an annual staple. In fact, states that about 80 percent of Americans say they spring clean their homes every year, while only six percent say they never do it. Despite how many people vow to thoroughly clean, though, there may be some spots that they miss. Whether you’ve already jumped into your spring cleaning or you’re making plans to start, here are a few areas to look out for.