--- title: "The HJ Brand: In the Media" --- [Go Back Up](https://thehjbrand.com/media#top) [Skip to Content](https://thehjbrand.com/media#body) - [The HJ Brand](https://thehjbrand.com) - [Counseling](https://thehjbrand.com/counseling) - [Career Compass](https://thehjbrand.com/careercompass) - [Media](https://thehjbrand.com/media) - [Faith vs. Fertility](https://thehjbrand.com/faith-vs.-fertility) [Book A Free 15 Minute Consultation](https://thehjbrand.com/connect?hsLang=en) Dr. Harrell Jordan # In The Media Get to know Dr. Harrell Jordan through these features, interviews and references in the media. 1. ARTICLE ### International Journal of Men's Social and Community Health [Exploring the predictive effects of masculinity on Black/African American men's preventive health care utilization](https://utppublishing.com/doi/10.3138/ijmsch.2024.0014) Numerous studies have confirmed men, their gender norms associated with masculinity, and health are interrelated concepts that influence men's health-seeking behaviours and outcomes. Using the tenets of the Andersen Health care Utilization Model, this study examines predisposing, enabling, and constraining factors along with masculinity as predictors of preventive health care utilization in Black/African American (BAA) men. Public health nurses (PHNs), in knowing the importance of preventive measures, can play a pivotal role in improving BAA men's health outcomes. 2. Interview ### WNPR Radio [What's happening to men? A look at men's health in Connecticut | Connecticut Public](https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/2025-05-29/whats-happening-to-men-a-look-at-mens-health-in-connecticut) It might sound like a cliche, but men in the U.S. are not going to the doctor, and their physical and mental health is suffering. A recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic found that nearly 40% of Gen Z men didn’t have a primary care doctor. And the life expectancy gap between men and women is widening. That’s according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Today, we talk with physicians about the state of men’s health and what they’re learning from their male patients. 3. PODCAST ### Nurse Educator Tips for Teaching [Males in Nursing: Advancing the Profession](https://nurseeducatorpodcast.libsyn.com/males-in-nursing-advancing-the-profession) Nurse Educator is celebrating its 50th year of publishing articles addressing faculty and students' teaching and learning needs. This podcast presents the increasing need for males to select nursing as a profession from the personal perspective of Dr. Harrell Jordan, Dean, School of Nursing, Chamberlain University. Dr. Jordan discusses his experiences as a male in nursing and the continued need to recruit more males, including males of color, into the profession. 4. Podcast ### Possibility Action Network Podcast [Episode 136, BLACK MEN’S HEALTH with Harrell Jordan, PhD](https://youtu.be/ch54d0Iw6L4?si=t210G9vPS3Aqp18H) Dr. Harrell Jordan, a male nurse in a field predominantly occupied by women, is a trailblazer for men choosing nursing as their profession. His distinctive viewpoint and dedication to enhancing the health outcomes of black American men shines through in his work. With more than five years of experience in the emergency room, he brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his patients. Dr. Jordan is a passionate supporter of culturally congruent care, a philosophy that guarantees healthcare is considerate of the cultural variations among patients. His research, which has garnered substantial acclaim, centers on the health behaviors of black American men, specifically exploring the connection between prevention strategies and masculinity. He co-authored the well-received article EXPLORING PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION AMONG BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN (2024). 5. Interview ### UIC Today [Black Excellence: Harrell Jordan | UIC today](https://today.uic.edu/podcast/black-excellence-harrell-jordan/) Interview with University of Illinois Chicago’s “Black Excellence” podcast, sponsored by the Office of Student Success and Belonging, in partnership with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Strategic Marketing and Communications. 6. Article ### Scholarship Region [Young African-American man sets record at US university, becomes first black man to earn PhD in Nursing.](https://www.scholarshipregion.com/young-african-american-man-sets-record-at-us-university-becomes-first-black-man-to-earn-phd-in-nursing/) 7. Post ### UIC Nursing [UIC Nursing - "I can count the number of Black male instructors... | Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/uic.con/posts/i-can-count-the-number-of-black-male-instructors-ive-had-probably-on-one-hand-si/872213048244361/) Harrell Jordan, PhD '23, speaking about his passion for mentorship on UIC’s Black Excellence podcast 8. Award ### Illinois Nurses' Foundation [40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Awards - Illinois Nurses Foundation](https://www.illinoisnurses.foundation/40-under-40-emerging-nurse-leaders-awards-recipients/) The 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Awards was established by the Illinois Nurses Foundation to highlight and celebrate young nurse leaders who are impacting health care and the nursing profession today and who undoubtedly shape the future of the profession. 9. Magazine ### Vital Signs [Vital Signs 2023 by Vital Signs - UIC Nursing Alumni Magazine - Issuu](https://issuu.com/vitalsigns-uicnursing/docs/vitals_2023body_20231208_issuu_1_?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ) UIC Alumni Magazine 10. Publication ### American Journal of Men's Health [Exploring Preventive Health Care Utilization Among Black/African American Men - Harrell Jordan, Rohan Jeremiah, Karriem Watson, Colleen Corte, Alana Steffen, Alicia K. Matthews, 2024](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/15579883231225548) Black/African American (BAA) men have the lowest life expectancy among other major demographic groups in the United States, with BAA male mortality rates 40% higher than their White male counterparts. Despite known benefits of preventive health care utilization, BAA men are 43% more likely to use the emergency department for usual care. Many intersecting factors like medical mistrust and religion have been identified as common barriers BAA men face in health care utilization with few studies exploring factors that impact their current preventive health care utilization. In addition, BAA men’s perceptions of health and ability to identify or seek help have always been disproportionately lower than other racial groups despite higher rates of preventable diseases. Using the tenets of the Andersen Healthcare Utilization Model, this cross-sectional study of 176 BAA men explores BAA men’s current preventive health care practices while examining the intersection of predisposing, enabling, and need factors on BAA men’s preventive health care utilization. While it is well known that higher income levels and higher education positively influence health care utilization, the intersection of religious affiliation and higher levels of medical mistrust was associated with BAA men’s decreased engagement with health care as religion posed as a buffer to health care utilization. This study demonstrated that BAA men’s perception of health differed by sexual orientation, educational status, and income. However, across all groups the participants’ perspective of their health was not in alignment with their current health outcomes. Future studies should evaluate the impact of masculine norms as potential enabling factors on BAA men’s preventive health care utilization. --- - [Home](https://thehjbrand.com) - [Counseling](https://thehjbrand.com/counseling) - [Career Compass](https://thehjbrand.com/careercompass) - [Media](https://thehjbrand.com/media) - [Connect](https://thehjbrand.com/connect) © 2026