Dr. Raquel Hammonds, NMD, MPH, Author at NOWINCLUDED

Dr. Raquel Hammonds, NMD, MPH

Dr. Raquel is a pioneering healthcare leader who focuses on translating trusted medical information into actionable preventive measures. In her role as Medical Editor at Acclinate, she reviews and shapes inclusive, evidence-based content that strengthens trust, supports informed health decisions, and advances equitable participation in clinical research. A graduate of Mercer University School of Medicine, she ensures that every resource serves as a reliable tool for underrepresented populations navigating the complexities of the healthcare system.

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Recent publications from Author: Dr. Raquel Hammonds, NMD, MPH

A Black couple sitting together on a brown leather couch in a bright living room, smiling as they look over at-home cancer screening kit paperwork and a laptop. The woman holds a document while the man gestures toward the screen.

Cancer Support & Awareness

5 Best At-Home Cancer Screening Test Kits For Early Detection

At-home cancer screening kits can help remove barriers like cost, transportation, time, and access to care. They do not replace every cancer screening, but for certain cancers, they may help people screen earlier and follow up sooner.

A smiling female Asian doctor in a white lab coat and stethoscope explaining colonoscopy prep information on a laptop screen to an older Black male patient. The patient lifts his glasses and points at the screen during the consultation.

Gut Health

Cancer Support & Awareness

Your Prep Guide For A Stress-Free Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy prep is often the part people dread most, but it is also what helps doctors see the colon clearly and catch problems early. This guide walks you through what to expect, what to buy, what to eat and drink, and how to make prep day easier.

A Black man in a navy blue t-shirt sits across from a Black male doctor in a white coat and stethoscope, speaking expressively with his hands during a medical consultation about borderline PSA results.

Cancer Support & Awareness

Men's Health

4 Questions To Ask If Your PSA Test Results Are Borderline

A borderline PSA result (4–10 ng/mL) does not always mean prostate cancer, but it should not be ignored. Learn what PSA is, what different levels may mean, and what to ask next.