Creating content that is relatable, engaging and timely is how BDO excels ahead of similar health sites. In 2016, BlackDoctor.org was awarded a prestigious Stevie Award from the American Business Association for its “My Story” editorial series, which highlights the health testimonies of BDO readers.
Executive Editor, Sandria Washington, explained, “What this study shows is the beginning stages of Black people closing the health gap. When given the right information in the right way, we can truly do better when we know better. BlackDoctor.org is motivated to continue giving our community the information they need.”
Black Women and Heart Health with MoreHouse Dr Elizabeth Ofili Morehouse School of Medicine
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While the decreased premature death rates for African Americans is a promising milestone, the work is far from over. Early death rates have increased for whites. “The recent NIH report detailing changes in premature death (age 25-64) brings both encouraging and distressing news,” said Dr. Clyde Yancy, chief of cardiology, Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University and expert contributor to BlackDoctor.org.
Dr. Yancy reminds us that, “…the overall rate of premature death remains high in the U.S. and is now driven by new public health burdens, including accidental deaths, drug overdoses and liver disease. The fight must continue. All populations at risk should be targeted and newly emerging threats should be diligently addressed.”
The research findings appeared Jan. 25, 2017 in The Lancet.