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The Pulse: At the Heart of Black Health and Wellness

The Pulse: At the Heart of Black Health and Wellness

By: BlackDoctor Inc.
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 The Pulse is a series hosted by Jade Curtis that delivers trusted, culturally relevant information to the Black community straight from Black doctors & wellness experts.2025 Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Why Black Moms Deserve Better: The Fight For Birth Equity

    Why Black Moms Deserve Better: The Fight For Birth Equity
    Nov 26 2025

    Host Jade Curtis interviews Dr. Renee Anthony, physician and founder of Momentum Park, an initiative focused on advancing perinatal equity and supporting Black mothers and babies. Dr. Anthony shares her journey from academic medicine to founding Momentum Park after witnessing disparities in pregnancy experiences and outcomes for Black women.
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    15 mins
  • The Truth About Why Most Patients Don't Understand Their Doctors

    The Truth About Why Most Patients Don't Understand Their Doctors
    Nov 26 2025
    In this episode of The Pulse, host Jade Curtis interviews Dr. Caria Gens, a pharmacist, public health scientist, and CEO of Salveo Innovations. Dr. Gens discusses the inspiration and development of "Tyrone," a mobile health application designed to bridge the communication gap between patients and healthcare providers, especially within the Black community.
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    11 mins
  • The Truth About Why Black Bodies Are Aging Faster

    The Truth About Why Black Bodies Are Aging Faster
    Nov 26 2025
    In this episode of 'The Pulse' hosted by Jade Curtis from BlackDoctor.org, Kwame Terra, CEO and Founder of Bear Health, discusses his New Orleans-based startup aimed at enhancing health within the black community. Terra introduces Bear Health's innovative app that assigns users a health score based on various metrics like physical health, activity levels, and mental well-being. The app provides actionable insights and connects users with healthcare providers. The episode delves into the inspiration behind the app, the importance of merging technology with health, and the community-building events hosted by Bear Health. Terra also shares his personal journey, the challenges faced, and the success stories spawned from their initiative, including users significantly improving their health outcomes. Tune in to learn how Bear Health is making strides in leveling up black community health one step at a time.
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    15 mins
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