Many people don’t go to the doctor, not because they don’t care about their health, but because they don’t trust the system. That’s not about stubbornness. It’s about survival. And history has receipts. Here’s a breakdown of why this mistrust still runs deep—and what can be done about it.
Corey Dion Lewis is a clinical health coach, public health advocate, and founder of The Healthy Project, a media platform dedicated to health equity, prevention, and community-centered storytelling. With over a decade of experience in health education and chronic disease prevention, Corey uses content, conversation, and creativity to break down barriers and shift narratives—especially for Black communities. He’s the creator of My City My Health, a national nonprofit bringing together public health leaders to tackle local health disparities, and the mind behind Save the Homies, a prostate cancer awareness campaign focused on getting 1,000 Black men screened. Whether he's hosting The Healthy Project Podcast, producing short documentaries, or building tools like HeyCoach, Corey believes health starts with access, trust, and representation.