The commitment and idea to deliver totally comprehensive individual heart disease services was conceived as a consequence after caring for dearly loved family members who were stricken with the disease. After witnessing the positive impact these services had on my family members, it was clear that these supportive aspects closed the missing gaps that my brother, brother-in-law and mother were experiencing. However, getting these services to them, proved challenging to arrange. Using the PRIZZE LIVING program, patients and caregivers will find it much easier to receive and manage this care with the comprehensive services and supportive coordination.

The Founder and President of this program, Dian Stevens passion lies in building communities through intentional conversations and dedicated effort. She believes that health care needs to be transformed to heighten quality outcomes. Dian designed and brought technological innovation in a life management system where she secured 3 patents from the US Patent and Trademark office. These technology systems connect patients to stores, enabling them to make recommended purchases based on their health conditions, body preferences and concerns. This system now in Stop and Shop supermarket is closely duplicated by her patent. Further, Dian has taught individuals how to capture wellness efficiently, enabling them to navigate consumer personalized services, encouraging medical adherence to the prescribed regimen and promoting healthy living. Additionally, Dian led a “Praising Healthy” program within 13 churches. At this time, she inspired acceptance of healthy menus, established exercise classes, encouraged adherence to medical regimens so to diminish health risks noted from assessment reports, and taught consistent health monitoring to prescribed medication compliance.

Dian holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Washington University, Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Bethune-Cookman University and 9 credits earned at the London School of Economics.

Dian intends on hiring very skilled credential healthcare professionals to service this program. Recognizing that recent studies provide evidence supporting the claim that Black doctors improve health outcomes in Black communities, outreach will give priority to hiring them. Every effort will be put forth to have Black doctors as well other diverse staff persons creating a healthy environment. It must be noted that:

Life Expectancy and Black Physicians:

Research published in JAMA Network Open found that Black residents in counties with more Black primary care physicians had higher life expectancy. This was true even if the residents did not directly see those doctors.

Preventive Care and Trust:

A study by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) showed that Black male patients were more likely to agree to preventive services, including invasive procedures, when treated by Black doctors. The study attributed this to better communication and trust.

These findings highlight the importance of diversity in the medical field and the role of culturally competent care in addressing health disparities.

The implications of these studies are far-reaching and highlight the importance of diversity in healthcare and culturally competent care.