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Solomon Carter Fuller, M.D., pioneer in Alzheimer’s research and neurology
Field: Neurology & Psychiatry. Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, a groundbreaking figure in Alzheimer’s research, celebrated for his contributions to neurology and psychiatry. Image by Disc Health.

Hidden Healers: A Celebration of Historical Black Figures in Medicine

Historical Black Figures: Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller was one of the earliest researchers to identify neuropathological changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Working at a time when dementia was poorly understood and often dismissed, Fuller conducted detailed microscopic studies of diseased brains and published findings that advanced modern neuropsychiatry.

He also introduced European neurological methods into American medical institutions. Despite his expertise, his contributions were minimized due to racial exclusion. Today, as dementia represents a growing public health crisis, Fuller’s early scientific groundwork remains integral to neurological research and diagnosis.

References 
Fuller, S. C. (1912). American Journal of Insanity, 68, 647–652.
Graham, L. O. (2005). American Journal of Psychiatry, 162(12), 2211.ics.

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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.

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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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