Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey

Creator and Director of HeartSmarts, Professor of Public Health, Food Justice Advocate, Health Disparities Researcher, Health Educator

[Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey @DrTettey]

Racist policies & practices have created communities where healthy foods are not readily available. Improving access to healthy foods, increasing education about proper nutrition, & empowering communities to grow their own food must be a priority.
#RacismIsAPublicHealthCrisis

[Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey @DrTettey]

One of the most detrimental oppressive forces in the Black community is poor diet. Food based illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension impact the Black community at higher rates. This is not by accident.
#RacismIsAPublicHealthCrisis #healthdisparities

[Meetup @Meetup]

How can you help dismantle social injustice? Join @DrTettey of @heartsmarts_, @rashadrobinson of @ColorOfChange, and @StephLYoung of @WhenWeAllVote Thurs. for a conversation about the history of racism and its effect on the systems that impact our lives: https://t.co/WDmGj6UMBS

[Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey @DrTettey]

As we work to dismantle the systems that have created so much injustice, we cannot forget the food system. Food deserts, with limited to no access to healthy food, are the result of racist policies and practices. #RacismIsAPublicHealthCrisis #HealthDisparities

[Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey @DrTettey]

As we work to dismantle the systems that have created so much injustice, we cannot forget the food system. Food deserts and food swamps with limited to no access to healthy food must be eliminated.
#RacismIsAPublicHealthCrisis

[Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey @DrTettey]

The young people will lead this movement! #RacismIsAPublicHealthCrisis #wellnessisresistance

[ASPPH @ASPPHtweets]

#RacismIsAPublicHealthCrisis. ASPPH stands with those fighting to eradicate systemic racism and injustices. We cannot have a healthy world without a just world. As a public health community, we must stand together to end racism. #ASPPHAdvocates #ThisIsPublicHealth

[Erica C. Crawley, JD, MPA @EricaCCrawley]

This right here👇🏽 is the underlying implicit bias/covert racism that was in the question. The implication was that Black people are less hygenic/clean which clearly isn’t the truth. This is why we need to declare #RacismIsAPublicHealthCrisis

[Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey @DrTettey]

Racism is a public health issue. It is a global pandemic. It is a disease, infection, mental illness, virus, parasite, and plague. #RacismIsAPublicHealthCrisis

[NewYork-Presbyterian @nyphospital]

Join us in congratulating #NYP & @WeillCornell @heartsmarts_ Director, @DrTettey! The Community Council of the @NYPD113Pct recently honored her continued mission and passion for improving #hearthealth outcomes in underserved communities throughout #NYC: https://t.co/uzH2JQ3Zgi

[Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey @DrTettey]

Honored to receive the Woman of Distinction Award for the @heartsmarts_ program @nyphospital along with the Hon. Cheree Buggs and NYC Council Member Adrienne Adams from the 113th Precinct Community Council of the NYPD serving southeast Queens. #WomensHistoryMonth #heartsmarts

[NewYork-Presbyterian @nyphospital]

We're proud to be surrounded by women who are making a difference in #healthcare! @heatheryeomd @DrJennHaythe @FeliceSchnoll @drallysonocean @DrTettey @slp1001 @Mary_Cassai @nypinformatics @nurseraso @HeadRNColumbia @NYPCLO & Dr. Melissa Frey #InternationalWomensDay

[Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey @DrTettey]

#FBF @heartsmarts_ Ambassador and @nyphospital Clinical Nurse @CarolynCastelli leads a HeartSmarts class in Harrison, NY. The HeartSmarts program at NYP aims to educate communities about heart disease. #healtheducation #faithbased #heartsmarts #heartdisease #prevention

[NewYork-Presbyterian @nyphospital]

.@DrTettey is improving #hearthealth outcomes in underserved communities w/ the @heartsmarts_ program at #NYP & @WeillCornell. Tune in to @NY1 at 10 pm to see how faith-based education has been life-changing for people across #NYC: https://t.co/oO1tPKn3P9 #NYPHeart @ErinEBillups

[Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey @DrTettey]

Thank you everyone! This was very informative! #HealthyHeartTalk #heartsmarts https://t.co/8zznmCQKB6

[NewYork-Presbyterian @nyphospital]

We had a great afternoon with @ACCinTouch spreading #hearthealth awareness to the @Twitter community! If you missed it, be sure to check out the hashtag #HealthyHeartTalk for a recap! #ThankYou for joining us!

[Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey @DrTettey]

Thank you everyone! This was very informative! #HealthyHeartTalk #heartsmarts

[Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey @DrTettey]

@DeltaDentalNC This is very true. Poor oral health can impact the body in various ways. #HealthyHeartTalk

[HeartSmarts @heartsmarts_]

.@DrTettey and everyone has been providing such great insight during the #HealthyHeartTalk. If you have a history of high blood pressure, talk to your doctor about steps you get take to get #hearthealthy. https://t.co/4QemTrnEuj

[Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey @DrTettey]

A6:High blood pressure can cause arteries serving the heart to become narrowed from a buildup of a substance called plaque. When an artery is blocked & the flow of blood through the heart muscle is interrupted, the damage that occurs is called a #heartattack. #HealthyHeartTalk https://t.co/z8b2YxPJEg

[American College of Cardiology @ACCinTouch]

Q6: How does blood pressure attribute to overall heart health? #HealthyHeartTalk

[Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey @DrTettey]

A5:There is no evidence that stress is a direct cause of #cardiovascular disease or #heartattacks but your coping mechanisms can increase your risks. If you cope w/ stress by smoking, drinking and overeating you're at an increased risk cardiovascular disease. #HealthyHeartTalk