Joseph Ravenell
Physician-Scientist | Improving Health Outcomes for Underserved Communities
About
Dr. Joseph Ravenell is a physician, researcher, and advocate for health equity.
As an Associate Professor at NYU Langone Health, he leads groundbreaking studies on hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention in underserved populations. Ravenell's work has been published in prestigious medical journals and covered by outlets like The New York Times.
Through his TEDx talks and community partnerships, he empowers patients to take charge of their health and collaborates with policymakers to address systemic barriers to care.
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How barbershops can keep men healthy
The barbershop can be a safe haven for black men, a place for honest conversation and trust -- and, as physician Joseph Ravenell suggests, a good place to bring up tough topics about health. He's turning the barbershop into a place to talk about medical problems that statistically affect black men more often and more seriously, like high blood pressure. It's a new approach to problem solving with broad applications. "What is your barbershop?" he asks. "Where is that place for you where people affected by a unique problem can meet a unique solution?"
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