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Health Care (1974-06-12)
About this film
Program examines a number of health issues, with a focus on the needs of the black community. Program's intention is to inform the community about these issues and provide contact information for health-related resources. Host Topper Carew, narrating over still photography, introduces interview segments with "Say Brother" writer/researcher Dighton Spooner and: Dr. Houston Kelly (on hypertension and the diet of the black community); Dr. Louis Sullivan of the Boston Sickle Cell Center (on the physical and political implications of sickle cell anemia); Howard Hughes, Director of the Dimock Community Health Center's alcoholism program (on recognizing and treating alcohol problems); Dr. Edward Hurwitz ( on foot care); and Dr. Ronald Weston (on dental care and early prevention). Carew, alone, narrates informational segments on lead paint poisoning, mental health, and drug abuse over still photography.
Directors & creators
WGBH
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Health care, African Americans, Public health, Lead poisoning, Sickle cell anemia, Alcoholism, Hypertension, Mental health, Drug abuse, Dental health, Podiatry, National health care, Medical economics, Neighborhood health centers, Health disparities, Soul food, Nutrition, American Medical Association, Dr. Louis Sullivan, Dr. Houston Kelly, High blood pressure, Preventive medicine, Community health, Obesity, Physical examinations
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