The barbershop can be a safe haven for black men, a place for honest conversation and trust -- and, as physician Joseph Ravenell suggests, a good place to bring up tough topics about health. He's turning the barbershop into a place to talk about medical problems that statistically affect black men more often and more seriously, like high blood pressure. It's a new approach to problem solving with broad applications. "What is your barbershop?" he asks. "Where is that place for you where people affected by a unique problem can meet a unique solution?"

Joseph Ravenell: How barbershops can keep men healthy

How barbershops can keep men healthy

Barbershops emerge as pivotal spaces for discussing black men's health, transforming them into hubs for combating high blood pressure.

Unveiling the untapped potential of barbershops for health advocacy highlights a unique approach to addressing racial health disparities.

Barbershops, beyond grooming, serve as crucial health dialogue hubs for black men, addressing prevalent high blood pressure.