In episode 8 of Cure The Culture Podcast, we interview Hematologist / Oncologist Dr. Daphanie D. Taylor about Multiple Myeloma and its impact on the Black community. This cancer is diagnosed at higher rates in our community and carries twice the risk compared to white Americans. Dr. Taylor and I discuss symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and what our community can do to improve outcomes. This podcast offers a straightforward and honest explanation of this disease and its impact on our culture. Dr. Taylor also gives us a straight-no-chaser look into the pain and glory of becoming a physician. Wh ..read more

These Healthcare Professionals Should Be In Your Starting Lineup Establishing a relationship with a Primary Care Provider (PCP) you trust is similar to recruiting a Quarterback for your team. Your PCP is the medical professional that helps you to create the playbook for your overall healthcare. Your PCP should be the healthcare provider that examines you yearly and is usually the first member of the team to see abnormalities and bring in additional care staff as needed. In this week's episode of Cure The Culture, we had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Jubril Oyeyemi, Founder of the Cherry Hill ..read more

As we learned from dietitian and nutritionist, Denine Rogers MS, RDN, L.D., FAND, food has healing power; however, the medical community isn’t using it. Despite the numerous studies on the link between food and lifestyle diseases such as hypertension and Steatosis -fatty liver disease- physicians aren't required to learn about food and nutrition. Fortunately, there is a liaison advocating for healthy nutrition as an alternative to medication. This specialized focus is known as a dietitian, and in the U.S., less than 3% of them are Black or Hispanic. We are ringing the alarm on this issue beca ..read more