Our Mission
 
BlackDoctor.org (BDO) is the all-important primary destination that redefines Black health. We aim to be your trusted, daily resource for healthier, happier living.
 
A Powerful Resource for Black Health

BDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. As much as we’d love for healthcare to be one-size-fits-all, the reality is that this is not the case – today’s Black community has higher incidences of just about every major disease and condition out there, as well as shorter life spans.  BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health. We also understand that there's a lot of mistrust of the healthcare system. That mistrust, combined with all the contradictory information in the media today, makes it difficult to truly feel in control of your health, and your life.

But BDO gives you access to innovative new approaches to the health information you need in everyday language – so you can break through the disparities, gain control and live your life to its fullest. Guided by the leading physicians, BDO provides essential, but difficult to find, health resources for you and your family, including free referrals to the top Black physicians and health articles that focus on both culturally accurate content, as well as general health topics (yes, Blacks suffer from conditions like diabetes more, but they can break an arm, too). Let us help you see how good it feels to be in control of living a healthier, happier life!

What BDO Offers

• Health News & Features. Refreshed daily on nearly 100 health channels, with the latest health topics and tips.

• Culturally Specific Advertisements. Key treatment and drug offerings that cater to the specific needs of the Black community.

• BDO Find-A-Doctor Search Tool. A searchable directory of qualified black doctors, including primary care physicians, specialists, even dentists.

• Community Blogs. Today’s most thought-provoking information from health writers and doctors, all in a fun and engaging format.

Reginald Ware, CEO
 
The visionary behind BDO is Reginald Ware. Reggie has over 20 years of healthcare marketing experience and has worked with African American doctors the majority of those years. Reggie’s background includes magazine publishing, public relations, website management, television production/sales, sales training and consulting.
 
Reggie is the original founder of Heart & Soul Magazine, which was the first healthy lifestyle magazine for African American women.  In its prime, Heart & Soul touched the lives of over one million African Americans.  Heart & Soul was eventually sold to BET and Vanguarde Media.
 
During Reggie’s tenure as head of his public relations firm, leading physicians and dentists were featured in major media outlets from Cosmo, Glamour, Vogue, and Essence magazines to the Oprah Winfrey show. 
 
Reggie is now the CEO of BlackDoctor.org and has created a powerful new resource for African Americans. BDO is devoted exclusively to the strategies, tactics and health advice that will help African Americans live healthier, happier lives. 
 
Ware graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Marketing and is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Please contact Reggie at ceo@BlackDoctor.org.
 
Whitney Greer, Editor

Whitney has over ten years of experience as a journalist and editor, five of these focused specifically in medicine, diet and fitness. Her background includes television, radio and magazine reporting, and she has been a contributing writer for multiple publications and media outlets, including Essence, MTV, NBC and BET, to name just a few.

Whitney truly believes that better health is the key to an outstanding life. As the editor of BlackDoctor.org, it is Whitney’s passionate goal to help African Americans avoid all the preventable health disparities that exist today by delivering culturally accurate health information. From diabetes to HIV/AIDS, colon cancer to asthma, if  people have the right information, they’ll be in a position to make more educated health decisions.

Whitney earned an MS in Journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Please contact Whitney at bdoeditor@BlackDoctor.org.

Dr. Randall W. Maxey, Chairman of Medical Advisory Board
President Alliance Minority Medical Association
Immediate Past President, National Medical Association
 
Randall W. Maxey, MD, PhD, was installed as the 104th president of the National Medical Association (NMA) at the organization’s 2003 Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly.  Dr. Maxey continues to emphasize the NMA’s mission to eliminate health disparities, which will be accomplished, in part, with the development of cultural competence programs, public health outreach and further development of evidence-based best practices.
 
Dr. Maxey has special interests in chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and health disparities. He has written and lectured extensively on these and related subjects.
 
Dr. Maxey has created the Community Health Project concept of Health Education Risk Reduction Opportunities (H.E.R.R.O.).  The major objective of this program is to improve health outcomes and develop health incentive strategies for communities.  This project is closely in line with the Church Health Network, which speaks to identify and treat members of selective congregations to reduce health risk of chronic disease.
 
In his scientific and academic endeavors and private nephrology practice, Dr. Maxey has made significant contributions to research and education on the prevention and treatment of renal failure, especially in cases complicated by cardiovascular disease.  Over the years, his work has been recognized with awards from peers, colleagues, and professional organizations, including the National Medical Association and the Golden State Medical Association.  In 1998, one of Dr. Maxey’s achievements included creating new approaches to the prevention of renal failure in South Pacific Islanders with diabetes mellitus and hypertension.
 
Awards and Recognition

BDO is passionate in its mission to deliver the highest-level of credible and effective healthcare resources. We are proud that others in the healthcare field who are just as passionate have chosen to recognize our efforts through the years, including the proud recipient of multiple awards and honors, including the 2006 Web Award for Health Care Standard of Excellence. BDO enjoys over 1.8 visitors per month, and has been featured in multiple publications across the nation, including The New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Atlanta Constitution, Dallas News, Self Magazine and Jet Magazine.

Editorial Opportunities & Policy

Blackdoctor.org is always looking for talented writers who share in our passion and mission statement.  We also invite qualified healthcare professionals with various areas of expertise to contact us concerning topics that they would like to have covered on our website.  Send a comment to our editor at bdoeditor@Blackdoctor.org.
 
Please view our Editorial Policy.
 
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