Chief Medical Officer John Whyte, MD, has a candid conversation with Amir Abdul-Jabbar, MD, about the health care disparities for people of color. In this one-on-one interview, the two discuss everything from the lack of access to health care to underlying health conditions, and much more. Abdul-Jabbar also delves into the shortage of Black men in the medical profession and the tremendous support he received from his father, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, when going to college and pursuing a career in medicine.
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Former NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about the threats in the health care system that leave Black Americans at a higher risk of disease.
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