Coles, TerriAfrican-American communities in the shadows of the University of Pittsburgh's buildings are getting sick and dying sooner than their white counterparts, of preventable diseases -- and Dr. Stephen Thomas wants to change it. An outreach initiative involving local barbershops and beauty salons is a step in that direction.Health EquityHealthoutreachbarbershops and beauty salonsAfrican-American neighborhoodsCenter for Minority HealthdisparityTake a Health Professional to the People Dayhealth professionalsArticle