I often get asked to write about all kinds of medical issues which would keep me busy for the rest of my life. That is not a bad thing. I know that African Americans have all kinds of medical issues that need to be written about in a way that lay people can understand, at least from my perspective. When I get asked to do this, I am, indeed, flattered. However, Closing the Gap in Health Care may not always be the forum for this. We are really dedicated to address the health disparity topics. Sickle cell anemia, Lupus, and Sarcodosis, just to name a few, are all important issues and yes, Black folk have a lot of these diseases, but they are not health disparity issues. We can talk about these issues to make you more informed, but be aware that the disparity issues are diabetes, hypertension, heart disease/stroke, HIV/AIDS, cancer, infant mortality, kidney disease, mental illnesses and life style issues. Thanks for all of your great feedback. It makes this service well worth it. I am Dr. Thaddeus John Bell--- Closing the Gap in Health Care.

Bell Update Volume 2, Chapter 18
Copyright May 2007