What are the top health tips that you can learn from television's top (fictional) black doctors?
Omar Epps (as Dr. Eric Foreman in “House”)
Be Honest About Your Health Decisions.
Omar's portrayal of the skillful neurologist earned him a 2007 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Often seen as a highly-intelligent, but brutally honest doctor, he did not sugarcoat his opinions.
Omar Epps (as Dr. Eric Foreman in “House”)
Find A Health Mentor.
In the show, House is portrayed as a genius and Omar Epps character is trying to be the best doctor he can be. So, as he sees it, House is the best to learn from. House digs into Foreman, but Foreman is sort of the guy who stands up to him.
Eriq LaSalle (as Dr. Peter Benton in TV Series “ER”)
Never Let Up.
Eriq Lasalle’s character, Dr. Peter Benton, was known for being a hard character to please and work with. He kept pushing the envelope to get the most out of himself and his co-workers. His character serves as an example to never let up on your health and fitness goals.
Cuba Gooding Jr. (as Dr. Ben Carson in the “Gifted Hands”)
Find A Way.
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Dr. Ben Carson, a real-life neurosurgeon who was instrumental in the first successful operation to separate Siamese twins, often credits his mother as a driving force in his life, who told him that “somewhere, there is a way it can be done.”
Cuba Gooding Jr. (as Dr. Ben Carson in the “Gifted Hands”)
You Can Do It.
Being the first black doctor to perform such a major surgery, many believed he couldn’t do it. But Dr. Carson's faith, drive and persistence proved that he could.
Dr. Ben Gideon (Andre Braugher in “Gideon’s Crossing”)
Your Health Affects Others.
Ben Gideon was a doctor of great skill, and he also had a great bedside manner. He headed the experimental oncology ward at a fictional teaching hospital in New England. Based on the work of Dr. Jerome Groupman, Dr. Gideon fought to inspire the next generation of doctors.
Eddie Murphy (as Dr. Doolittle in “Dr. Doolittle I and II”)
Keep Open Lines Of Communication.
Dr. Doolittle was a doctor who could talk to animals. Oftentimes, Murphy’s character had to listen intently in order to diagnose and heal his patients.
Will Smith (Dr. Robert Neville in “I am Legend”)
Get In Shape.
As Dr. Neville, Smith was relentless in his study of medical history and those of his patients. For his role in the movie, Will Smith dropped 35+ pounds and over 20% body fat to depict being in the best possible shape to fight off diseases...and to survive hostile situations.
Bill Cosby (as Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable in “The Cosby Show”)
Health Can Be Fun.
Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable tried to use humor as much as he could when speaking to his patients. It helped ease their concerns.
Bill Cosby (as Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable in “The Cosby Show”)
Family Is Important.
Having a large family in real life, Bill Cosby’s love for his family came across on screen through listening to their concerns, adjusting to their needs and being there for them.
