A Cardiologist Explains: Why Heart Disease Hits Black Communities Harder

Dr. Tochi Okwuosa is a heart health champion at Rush University Medical Center, where she specializes in cardiomycology, managing heart disease in cancer patients. Passionate about her work as a clinician, researcher, and professor, Dr. Okwuosa is dedicated to fighting heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S., with a special focus on underserved minority communities. She knows high blood pressure is a big threat, especially for Black people, and believes in the power of education and proactive care. Treating every patient like family, Dr. Okwuosa inspires future doctors to be compassionate and informed, all while working tirelessly to improve heart health and reduce healthcare disparities.