Dr. Thaddeus John Bell has dedicated his life to overcoming the health disparities present in the African American community. Although his story begins well before the day he was arrested alongside 700 others protesting for civil rights in Orangeburg, SC, we begin the conversation here, as it was a turning point that ultimately led to him becoming one of the first black teachers in South Carolina as well as one of the first black students accepted to MUSC.
These accomplishments were milestones on the path to creating "Closing the Gap in Health Care" a nonprofit he founded in 2005. He was recognized by the National Medial Association in 2013, received the lifetime achievement award from the Charleston County Medical Society, and in 2019 was honored by having the newly opened family health center in Summerville, SC named after him.
Our in-depth conversation gives a unique look into the history of South Carolina. Much of what Dr. Bell shares is not in history books, highlighting the importance of sharing the legacies of those who paved the way.
Dr. Bell shares weekly health tips via newsletter, YouTube, and other media channels. To connect with him and learn more about Closing the Gap in Health Care, visit www.closingthegapinhealthcare.org
