 Based on the latest statistics, Haitians comprise the “second largest black immigrant population” [1]. This ethnic group, like many other ethnic groups of people of African descent, are disproportionally affected by high blood pressure in the United States. Hypertension is not only a priority, but also a major contributor of health disparity in Haitian communities [1,2]. As reported in several studies, there is a prevailing mismanagement of this condition by many community members who end up experiencing high morbidity and mortality rates.
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Mickelder Kercy, M.D. M.S.I learned about the art and science of medicine and was introduced to the community and population-based aspects of public health at the Université Notre Dame d'Haiti. My early practical interventions in the field of public health during medical residency in Haiti fostered my interest in pursuing additional academic training in public health. At Columbia University in the City of New York, I specialized in Public Health with a minor focus on Community Health Education. My special interest is in non-communicable chronic diseases, and the social-ecological approach to health education and promotion in secular and faith-based communities. 
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