
Smallest Hero, Biggest Fight
Meet Zoe….beginning life at only a little over a month old towards making the most of her dash, her fight begins. Zoe has been diagnosed with a heart condition known as HLHS (Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome).
It’s time we hear each others’ health stories and experiences. From unknown family medical histories, to navigating misdiagnoses, to searching for the right doctors and the right treatment: people in our community are no strangers to disparities in healthcare.
For generations, we’ve needed a place – a trusted place – to hear from each other, share with each other and learn from each other. This is that place.
Meet Zoe….beginning life at only a little over a month old towards making the most of her dash, her fight begins. Zoe has been diagnosed with a heart condition known as HLHS (Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome).
The short documentary ’54 Years Late’ tells the true story of Terry Gene Wright, a 58-year-old African American man who was not diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis until the age of 54.
It has been my dream since the age of five to be a healthcare provider. I always saw myself as a doctor and that is still in my career goals. My love and passion for medicine grew out of the love and compassion for my pediatrician. He was very personable and would answer any questions […]
“As a mother of two young boys, I want to do all I can to lead a healthy life – mentally and physically. It’s empowering to know I have a community of people – who look like me – to learn from and share with.”
– Leanna Adeola
“I’m grateful to have a place to not only share what I know, but to learn from others, when it comes to owning my health journey.”
– Kaleem McGill
“I’m in the healthcare industry, and have seen the power of people, within our own communities, sharing knowledge, and wisdom, that you can’t find online or in books.”
– Raphael Adeola