Description
For far too long, Black women have suffered worse health-care outcomes than other women, and a change is overdue. With Black Womens Wellness, award-winning obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Melody T. McCloud has written an indispensable and empowering guide to help Black women lead happier, healthier lives.
Despite technological advances, insurance, education, and medical access, Black women still carry the highest incidence of and worst prognosis for many conditionssuch as cancer, heart disease, and maternal mortality. Additionally, they face ongoing and often-overlooked psycho-social factorsfrom negative media stereotypes to general racismthat adversely affect their physical well-being.
With personal anecdotes and a wealth of knowledge, Dr. McCloud addresses all of these unique issues and more, so you can take charge of your health as never beforeincluding navigating and advocating for yourself within the medical system.
Written in an easy-to-understand, conversational tone, Black Womens Wellness is filled with professional medical advice, sexology, sociology, psychology, dashes of pop culture, and doses of personal responsibility. A groundbreaking resource for Black women of all ages, this book encourages you to reach high, empower yourself with knowledge, and not let the legacy of dismal statistics deter your successful journey to health and happiness.
Author Information
Melody T. McCloud, MD, is an ob-gyn, media consultant, public speaker, and author. She is the founder and medical director of Atlanta Womens Health Care, PC, and lectures nationwide on womens health. She has received many awards, including Physician of the Year by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has appeared in several major media outlets: CNN, ABC, NBC, USA Today, the Washington Post, Parade, Essence, and more. She resides in Atlanta. For more, visit drmccloud.com.
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