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Hidden Healers: A Celebration of Historical Black Figures in Medicine: Jewel Plummer Cobb, Ph.D. (1924–2017)
This article celebrates the achievements of historical Black figures in medicine, specifically honoring Jewel Plummer Cobb, Ph.D. (1924–2017). Her work in oncology research laid a crucial foundation for modern cancer treatment.
Dr. Jewel Plummer Cobb made significant contributions through her influential research on how cancer cells behave and react to chemotherapy. Consequently, her findings helped shape the scientific basis of modern oncology.
Beyond her work in the lab, Dr. Cobb also worked to change academic medicine by creating more leadership roles for scientists from underrepresented groups.
Ultimately, her combined efforts in both cancer research and changing institutions helped to diversify biomedical science. This, in turn, strengthened the nation’s entire research community.
References
Cobb, J. P. (1976). Cellular responses to chemotherapeutic agents. Cancer Research, 36(1), 25–30.
National Cancer Institute. (2021). Women pioneers in cancer research.
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The Health Equity Action Lab (HEAL) is an initiative by Dynasty Interactive Screen Community aimed at addressing health disparities in the U.S. and globally. By engaging media and stakeholders, HEAL seeks to reduce health inequalities and raise awareness. Their approach includes overcoming socio historical barriers and confronting the institutional, social, and political factors that perpetuate healthcare inequality.
Howard University Hospital (HUH)
Howard University Hospital, established in 1862 as Freedmen’s Hospital, has a rich history of serving African Americans and training top medical professionals. Located in Washington, D.C., it is the only teaching hospital on the campus of a historically Black university. HUH is a Level 1 Trauma Center and a critical healthcare provider for underserved populations. It offers advanced medical services, including robotic surgery, and has received numerous accolades for excellence in specialties like heart care, stroke treatment, and radiology.
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Howard University Faculty Practice Plan (FPP)
The Howard University Faculty Practice Plan is a multi-specialty physician group in Washington, D.C., dedicated to advancing healthcare and eliminating health disparities. It offers comprehensive services, including primary and specialty care, mental health, imaging, and cancer care, all connected to Howard University Hospital. FPP emphasizes patient-centered, respectful care for the diverse community and provides free health screenings and events to promote wellness.
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