Tamieka Welsh

Uterine fibroids are one of the most common gynecologic conditions affecting women, but they don’t affect everyone equally. According to the Mayo Clinic, by age 50, up to 90 percent of Black people with a uterus will develop uterine fibroids. Compared wit... See more

Black Americans have the highest death rates among all racial and ethnic groups for various cancers, with Black American women being twice as likely to receive a stomach cancer diagnosis and 2.3 times more likely to die from it compared to non-Hispanic wh... See more

When a Black man opens up to express his emotions, it’s important that someone listens. For generations, many Black men have been taught to be strong, self-reliant, and capable of handling problems on their own. While resilience can be a valuable trait, c... See more

Clinical trials play an important role in advancing medicine, helping researchers evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new treatments, therapies, and medical devices. However, for decades, many populations have been underrepresented in clinical resear... See more

Clinical trials play a critical role in advancing medicine, but enrollment is only part of the equation. Retaining participants through study completion is equally important. While researchers have made efforts to increase representation in clinical resea... See more