02/06/2026
It was truly an honor to raise awareness about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show.
My sincere thanks to Rickey Smiley, the incredible co-hosts (Sheryl Underwood, Alfredas, Gary with Da Tea, Special K), the incredible producer (Beyonce), and the entire behind-the-scenes team who make that platform so impactful every morning. Deep gratitude as well to Dr. Collier for the invitation and partnership in advancing this critical conversation. Rickey Smiley Morning Show
🎬 Join Us for a Powerful Evening of Truth, Storytelling, and Action
Bloodlines, Mississippi is more than a film—it’s a call to conscience.
Come uncover injustice and spark change in an urgent conversation about Black health and preventable limb loss.
📍 Location: Morehouse School of Medicine
Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center
What to expect:
• 🎥 Screening of the award-winning short documentary Bloodlines, Mississippi
• 🗣️ Panel dialogue on diabetes disparities, underdiagnosed PAD, systemic inequities, and national policy gaps
• 🤝 Voices from clinicians, policymakers, community leaders, and patients—together in one room
Why it matters:
Diabetes and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) are driving an epidemic of avoidable amputations—especially in Black communities. This evening is about naming the problem and moving toward solutions.
This isn’t just a screening.
It’s a conversation.
It’s a reckoning.
It’s a step toward equity.
👉 Save the date. Bring a friend. Be part of the change.
The National Medical Association Morehouse School of Medicine BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta Georgia State Medical Association, Inc. (GSMA) Atlanta Medical Association, Inc. Association of Black Cardiologists
A leading vascular specialist is sounding the alarm on a health crisis that continues to impact Black communities across the country but rarely gets the attention it deserves.
