REFILLed
REFILLed by Dr. Alisha Reed offers a powerful monthly dose of health wisdom, advocacy, and self-care strategies specifically addressing the unique challenges Black women face in healthcare. As a pharmacist with over 20 years of experience and a passionate self-care strategist, Dr. Reed bridges the gap between medical expertise and lived experience.
Each month, this column delivers evidence-based insights through Dr. Reed's signature REFILL Method:
Rest Often
Exercise Daily
Fuel Your Body
Invest in Self-Care
Love Yourself
Live Intentionally
Readers will find compelling commentary on pressing health equity issues, practical self-care strategies tailored to midlife Black women, and expert analysis of healthcare trends affecting our communities. Dr. Reed tackles topics ranging from perimenopause and sexual wellness to navigating medical bias and breaking generational health patterns.
More than just health advice, REFILLed serves as both resource and rallying cry—encouraging Black women to advocate for themselves in healthcare settings while providing the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
Dr. Reed brings authenticity to every column, drawing from her experiences as a pharmacist, mother, widow, and entrepreneur to address the whole person—not just symptoms or statistics. In a healthcare system that routinely overlooks Black women's concerns, REFILLed ensures their voices and needs remain centered, one empowering column at a time.
