October 2, 2024

BlackDoctor.org Unveils AI Chatbot For 24/7 Health Advice

BlackDoctor.org (BDO) has introduced an AI-powered chatbot, designed to offer culturally relevant health guidance to Black Americans. 

This new feature provides round-the-clock support and draws from BDO’s repository of over 17,000 articles, ensuring that users receive tailored information related to chronic conditions, mental health, and healthy living. 

As a leading platform offering health content specifically for Black communities, BDO’s chatbot stands out for its focus on culturally sensitive, condition-specific support.

Tailored Health Information At Your Fingertips

The BlackDoctor Chatbot claims to be the first of its kind, offering personalized, culturally aware health advice to Black Americans.

Users can ask specific questions related to their health, such as :What foods are best for managing diabetes?” or “What are early signs of prostate cancer for Black men?” 

The responses are pulled directly from BDO’s proprietary resources, allowing individuals to access reliable, vetted information that reflects their unique health needs.

“With BlackDoctor Chatbot, we’re putting real time answers in the hands of Black consumers – answers that are based on lived experiences by our brightest and most trusted experts,” said Executive Editor Jade Curtis. “It is the next level of where wellness and culture connects on BDO.”

How do I get my doctor to listen to me?

Alongside the chatbot’s launch, BDO has issued a call-to-action to Black women to ask BlackDoctor Chatbot “How do I get my doctor to listen to me?” or other questions that are right for them.

BDO will collect user experiences as part of a broader effort to amplify the voices of Black women and improve their interactions with healthcare providers.

This initiative aims to address a longstanding issue within healthcare, where Black women often feel overlooked or misunderstood.

Sara Keenan

Tech Reporter at POCIT. Following her master's degree in journalism, Sara cultivated a deep passion for writing and driving positive change for Black and Brown individuals across all areas of life. This passion expanded to include the experiences of Black and Brown people in tech thanks to her internship experience as an editorial assistant at a tech startup.