Web Sites

African American Health Center/Net Wellness
Information provided by the University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University, and Case Western Reserve University.

Medline Plus
Health topics and the latest news. A service of the National Library of Medicine.

African Americans and Diabetes
Information from the American Diabetes Association web site.

All About Black Health
This site is courtesy of Dr. Carl Gilbert, a surgeon in private practice, who wants to improve the healthcare of minorities.

Black Doctor
Categories include Health Conditions, Weight Loss, Diet & Nutrition, Fitness, and Healthy Living. There is also an “Ask the Experts” board to post questions to various specialists.

Black Health Care.com: Addressing the Health Care Issues of African-Americans
Includes a “Disease Center” with information about specific conditions.

Black Women’s Health Imperative
Promotes the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of African American women. The organization was formerly called the National Black Women’s Health Project and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Library Books

(Selected titles on this topic. Please check the catalog for additional items.)

African-American Healthy: What You Need To Know To Protect Your Health, by Richard Walker, M.D.  c2011.  (613 W)

Beautiful Skin of Color: a Comprehensive Guide to Asian, Olive and Dark Skin, by Jeanine Downie. c2004. (646.726 D)

Black Man’s Guide to Good Health: Essential Advice for the Special Concerns of African American Men, by James Reed.  c2008.  (613.0423 R)

Black Woman’s Guide to Black Men’s Health, by Andrea Collier. c2007. (613.0423 C)

The Black Woman's Guide to Healthy Living: the Best Advice for Body, Mind + Spirit in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s + Beyond.  c2008.  (613.04244 B)

Brown Skin: Dr. Susan Taylor’s Prescription for Flawless Skin, Hair, and Nails, by Susan C. Taylor. c2003. (646.72 T)

Family Style Soul Food Diabetes Cookbook.  c2006.  (641.56314 F)

Hungry for More: A Keeping-It-Real Guide for Black Women on Weight and Body Image, by Robyn McGee. c2005. (616.398 M)

Managing Cancer: the African American’s Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment, by George Rawls. c2006. (616.994 R)

The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes, by Fabiola Gaines. c2006. (641.56314 G)