Nobody plans to land in the hospital — but when it happens, your voice can be your most powerful tool. In this week’s episode of Excuse Me Doctor with Dr. Mel, we’re flipping the script on the typical hospital experience. From long wait times to medical jargon, to feeling overlooked — especially if you're Black or from an underserved community — this episode is your roadmap to taking charge of your care. Dr. Mel gets personal, sharing a powerful story about her father’s hospitalization and what