Dr. B. Smith
@smith05.bsky.social
Healthcare Leader | DHSc| Focused on Efficiency, Equity & Patient Experience | Data-Driven Innovator | Advocate for Human Rights🌟
Honored to share I’ve earned my Doctorate of Health Sciences. I pursued this to help drive change—because health equity isn’t optional. I’m committed to challenging broken systems and centering underserved communities. The work continues. #HealthEquity #HealthJustice #DHSc
May 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Honored to share I’ve earned my Doctorate of Health Sciences. I pursued this to help drive change—because health equity isn’t optional. I’m committed to challenging broken systems and centering underserved communities. The work continues. #HealthEquity #HealthJustice #DHSc
In 1970, they launched the People’s Free Medical Centers and the Sickle Cell Anemia Research Campaign, providing vital screenings and care for Black communities ignored by mainstream health systems. #HealthJustice #BHM
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February 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In 1970, they launched the People’s Free Medical Centers and the Sickle Cell Anemia Research Campaign, providing vital screenings and care for Black communities ignored by mainstream health systems. #HealthJustice #BHM
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Black History Fact of the Day:
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a leading immunologist, played a key role in developing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Her groundbreaking work in mRNA technology has saved millions of lives, proving that Black scientists continue to shape modern healthcare. #BlackHistory #STEM
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a leading immunologist, played a key role in developing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Her groundbreaking work in mRNA technology has saved millions of lives, proving that Black scientists continue to shape modern healthcare. #BlackHistory #STEM
February 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Black History Fact of the Day:
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a leading immunologist, played a key role in developing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Her groundbreaking work in mRNA technology has saved millions of lives, proving that Black scientists continue to shape modern healthcare. #BlackHistory #STEM
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a leading immunologist, played a key role in developing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Her groundbreaking work in mRNA technology has saved millions of lives, proving that Black scientists continue to shape modern healthcare. #BlackHistory #STEM
Despite facing racial discrimination, Dr. Drew became the first Black surgeon to serve as an examiner for the American Board of Surgery and advocated against the segregation of blood donations.
#BlackHistoryMonth #MedicalPioneer #BlackExcellence
#BlackHistoryMonth #MedicalPioneer #BlackExcellence
February 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Despite facing racial discrimination, Dr. Drew became the first Black surgeon to serve as an examiner for the American Board of Surgery and advocated against the segregation of blood donations.
#BlackHistoryMonth #MedicalPioneer #BlackExcellence
#BlackHistoryMonth #MedicalPioneer #BlackExcellence
Black History Fact: In 1951, Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman, unknowingly changed medicine when doctors took her cells without consent. Her “HeLa” cells became the first immortal cell line, revolutionizing research—but her family fought for decades for recognition. #BlackHealthMatters
February 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Black History Fact: In 1951, Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman, unknowingly changed medicine when doctors took her cells without consent. Her “HeLa” cells became the first immortal cell line, revolutionizing research—but her family fought for decades for recognition. #BlackHealthMatters
Her groundbreaking research on sickle cell disease led to universal newborn screening, saving countless lives. A true pioneer in public health! #BlackHistoryMonth #PublicHealthHeroes"
February 8, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Her groundbreaking research on sickle cell disease led to universal newborn screening, saving countless lives. A true pioneer in public health! #BlackHistoryMonth #PublicHealthHeroes"
Today, we use this history to demand transparency, informed consent, and ethical research practices. It also led to the creation of regulations like the Belmont Report and IRBs to protect human subjects. Black health equity means learning from the past to build a just future.
February 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Today, we use this history to demand transparency, informed consent, and ethical research practices. It also led to the creation of regulations like the Belmont Report and IRBs to protect human subjects. Black health equity means learning from the past to build a just future.
She also played a key role in expanding maternal and child health programs, advocating for racial equity in healthcare long before the Civil Rights Movement. Her work laid the foundation for later public health initiatives aimed at reducing racial disparities in medicine.
February 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
She also played a key role in expanding maternal and child health programs, advocating for racial equity in healthcare long before the Civil Rights Movement. Her work laid the foundation for later public health initiatives aimed at reducing racial disparities in medicine.
He also founded Provident Hospital, the first Black-owned hospital, ensuring Black patients and doctors had a place to thrive.
February 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
He also founded Provident Hospital, the first Black-owned hospital, ensuring Black patients and doctors had a place to thrive.
Her book, A Book of Medical Discourses, published in 1883, is one of the first medical texts written by an African American. Dr. Crumpler’s work laid the foundation for Black women in medicine and public health.
February 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Her book, A Book of Medical Discourses, published in 1883, is one of the first medical texts written by an African American. Dr. Crumpler’s work laid the foundation for Black women in medicine and public health.
Happy BLACK History Month
February 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Happy BLACK History Month
'I don’t see color’ isn’t progress—it’s erasure. Colorblindness ignores systemic racism, lived experiences, and the inequalities that persist. Acknowledging race isn’t the problem—denying it is.
February 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
'I don’t see color’ isn’t progress—it’s erasure. Colorblindness ignores systemic racism, lived experiences, and the inequalities that persist. Acknowledging race isn’t the problem—denying it is.
The U.S. withdrawal from WHO risks global health efforts, weakens disease response, and compromises access to vital data. Global health is interconnected—collaboration saves lives. #GlobalHealth #WHO
January 23, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The U.S. withdrawal from WHO risks global health efforts, weakens disease response, and compromises access to vital data. Global health is interconnected—collaboration saves lives. #GlobalHealth #WHO
I'm working on me this year. #2025
January 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I'm working on me this year. #2025
Everyone's so creative... seriously lol
December 29, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Everyone's so creative... seriously lol
Im so proud of my sisters: Doctoral, Master, and High School degree in 2024. I adore the black girl magic that lives within them.
December 13, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Im so proud of my sisters: Doctoral, Master, and High School degree in 2024. I adore the black girl magic that lives within them.
"The risk in your continents
The sun in your eyes
Well, I dream of you"
The sun in your eyes
Well, I dream of you"
December 7, 2024 at 5:05 PM
"The risk in your continents
The sun in your eyes
Well, I dream of you"
The sun in your eyes
Well, I dream of you"
Who can relate? Lol
December 3, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Who can relate? Lol
Inner peace starts with your space. Simplify your surroundings, embrace calming elements, and remove distractions. A serene environment nurtures a serene mind.
December 1, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Inner peace starts with your space. Simplify your surroundings, embrace calming elements, and remove distractions. A serene environment nurtures a serene mind.
Optimal health is about balance: nourish your body, move daily, rest well, manage stress, and nurture connections. Small habits lead to big changes. 🌱 #Wellness #HealthyLiving
November 22, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Optimal health is about balance: nourish your body, move daily, rest well, manage stress, and nurture connections. Small habits lead to big changes. 🌱 #Wellness #HealthyLiving
