Physicians, especially in the city's early years, were some of Wilmington's leading residents, and thus were in a position to influence local events.

Doctors in Wilmington's Black community have been especially influential, as you'll see in this list of famous and otherwise important Wilmington doctors from history. Dr. James Fergus McRee ...

In counties with more Black doctors, Black people live longer, ‘astonishing’ study finds. By Usha Lee McFarling April 14, 2023. Reprints. Adobe.

Renowned for his devotion to patients, whatever their origin or race, he became known locally as the celebrated ‘Black doctor of Paddington’. While his name lived on in local legend following his ...

Black representation in the medical field is significant to the Black population. A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that counties with a higher prevalence of Black doctors are ...

According to new research, Black people live longer in areas with more Black primary care doctors. One of the study’s authors, Michael Dill with the Association of American Medical Colleges, ...

Study finds Black people live longer in places with more Black doctors Life expectancy in the U.S. is at its lowest point in nearly two decades, and the projected life spans of Black and Native ...

The Journal of the American Medical Association finds that Black people living in U.S. counties with more Black primary care physicians live longer, whether or not they are treated by those doctors.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - August is National Black Business Month. For many people finding a doctor can be hard, especially when you’re new to a place. Dr. Jamal Lawrence, from Harvest Health, joined ...