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The National Disgrace of Maternal Mortality
By Barrington M. Salmon | NNPA Newswire The National Center for Health Statistics released data several months ago showing that maternal deaths in the United States spiraled to the highest rate in...
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Idhini Platform Changing Clinical Trial Participation in BIPOC Communities...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Recent studies have revealed that approximately 5% of Black Americans participate in clinical trials. Unfortunately, that...
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Ptolemy Grey and the Urgency of End-of-Life Planning
By Dr. Jeff Gardere Many people live in fear of a dementia diagnosis for themselves or their loved ones, with little resources for how to prepare for one. Nearly 1 in 2 people will get dementia in...
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Yes, Spreading Kindness Could Make You Healthier
By Alexa Spencer | Word In Black | Sacramento Observer (WIB) – The early years of the pandemic triggered an increase in anxiety and depression worldwide and rates of drug overdose also rose...
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PRESS ROOM: Black Female Excellence Takes Center Stage at St. Jude Spirit Of...
Astronaut, doctor and non-profit executive are honored for outstanding achievements in advancing lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital MEMPHIS, Tenn. – For the first time in its...
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COMMENTARY: Vote ‘No’ on Props 26 & 27: Both Are Bad for California
By James. E. Vann Propositions 26 and 27 on the November ballot appear to be related, but their differences are substantial, and both are exceedingly harmful. Proposition 26 would result in vast...
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NBA Legend Discusses Rare Heart Disease that Mostly Affects African Americans
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Legendary former NBA player and coach Don Chaney has something important on his mind that he wishes to share,...
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Expanding Skincare into Total Wellness: Microbiologist Erin White Takes...
By Candace J. Semien, Jozef Syndicate reporter Erin White has entered a phase where life is seeming to come full circle. Yes, post covid, post surgeries, post career challenges, and during her turn...
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LIVESTREAM — 6.10.20 11:30AM ET — “MOREHOUSE COLLEGE IN THE AGE OF COVID”
Dr. Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D interviews Dr. David A. Thomas, Ph.D, the twelfth president of Morehouse College. The pandemic has affected HBCUs, both large and small. Morehouse, a private college, has...
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Congresswoman Lee and Senator Padilla Hold Roundtable Discussion on Rising...
Oakland, CA – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) held a roundtable discussion with community leaders and local elected officials to address the recent rise in gun...
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Research Finds Black Californians Prioritize Health, While System Fails to...
Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media The California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) has released a study that found Black Californians are highly engaged with their health care, are active in...
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COMMENTARY: Your Obituary Goes Right Here!
“Quit Playin” By Vincent L. Hall | Texas Metro News For years, my publisher Cheryl Smith has had a dream to print a weekly obituary page. Not just for the money, but because we continue to bury giants...
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President Biden Announces Fix to Family Glitch in Obamacare Subsidies
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia With an estimated 5.1 million people falling into the so-called family glitch – primarily children and women – the Biden...
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CDC Issues Warning About Potentially Severe Flu Season
The post CDC Issues Warning About Potentially Severe Flu Season appeared first on The Sacramento Observer. This article originally appeared in the Sacramento Observer.The post CDC Issues Warning About...
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Alabama Health Organizations Encourage Alabamians to Get a Flu Shot
The Birmingham Times Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of...
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Tierra Robinson Jeter: The Business of Luxury Coffee and Herbal Tea
By Nicole S. Daniel | The Birmingham Times Tierra Robinson Jeter, owner of Fairfield-based La’Fleur Coffee Boutique, wants her customers to do more than just like her products. She wants them to know...
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NBA Legend Discusses Rare Heart Disease that Mostly Affects African Americans
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Legendary former NBA player and coach Don Chaney has something important on his mind that he wishes to share,...
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Bivalent COVID Booster Eligibility Extended to Children Ages 5 and Older
By Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media State officials have announced eligibility for the updated Moderna COVID-19 booster and the Pfizer-BioNTech booster has been expanded. Now children ages...
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New Report Examines the Startling Highs – and Lows – of Mental Health...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The District of Columbia counts among the top 10 states with the best mental health, or the combination of the lowest...
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Areva Martin Continues to Advocate for Those with Special Needs and Those...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Areva Martin grew up in North St. Louis, Missouri, and she said she intuitively knew that something was different about...
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