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PRESS ROOM: Senators Carper and Cassidy and Representatives Ruiz and Wenstrup...
The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act has widespread support from stakeholders across the healthcare industry WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and...
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OP-ED: Anything Banned Becomes a Policing Issue:
Why the FDA Menthol Ban is Not Good for Communities of Color By Elliot T. Boyce, Sr. (Ret.), Former Director of the New York State Police Employee Assistance Program (EAP) With the FDA’s pending ban on...
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OP-ED: Why I Am Fighting for Greater Visibility for Diabetic Men and Women
Diabetes is often invisible to everyone except those living with it, and for too long, minorities have gone without better access to better healthcare technology. By Patti LaBelle More than 25 years...
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COLUMN: How to Maximize the Next 6 Months and Achieve Your Goals
Imagine it being July and you’re completely satisfied with the way your year has gone. Now, imagine it being July and you aren’t. Two things can be true. You can navigate in the same manner or you can...
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OP-ED: The PACT Act Fulfills Our Obligation to Veterans
By: Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn The United States has long been described as a nation of ideas. The founding fathers wrote that “with a firm reliance on the protection of divine...
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Veganism: Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Are Good for Business
By Niya Harris | The Burton Wire In the last 10 years, the plant-based meat industry has skyrocketed, and vegan restaurants have been popping up in mass numbers across the globe. Most people have heard...
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PRESS ROOM: National Coalition of Justice Practitioners (NCJP) Unite Against...
Experts Ask Government for Racial Impact Study Before a Federal Menthol Ban WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aug. 22, 2023 – The National Coalition of Justice Practitioners (NCJP), a group of Black and Hispanic law...
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Thousands of Black Californians Have Lost Their Health Insurance — Don’t Lose...
By McKenzie Jackson California Black Media Five percent of the 225,231 Californians who lost their Medi-Cal coverage in June were African American. According to numbers from the California Department...
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Doulas & Black Moms: Bridging the Gap Between Mental Treatment and Maternal Care
By Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media There is a growing body of evidence that disparities in medical treatment in the United States — compounded over centuries by the legacy of slavery, Jim...
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EVENT: The Journey Home — A Comprehensive Discussion on the Power of Planning
Join us, valuable stakeholders and experts on September 19, 2023 at 9 a.m. for a deep dive into topics, including: the value of end-of-life planning; tips on financial planning; and the impact of...
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September is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month: Active with AFib,...
(NewsUSA) – By 2030, an estimated 12.1 million Americans will experience a common heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AFib), sometimes felt as an irregular or fluttering heartbeat. (CDC) Even...
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Commentary: Bridging the gap: cancer prevention for communities of color
By U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD-04) Cancer is a formidable adversary, no matter where it strikes here at home or across the world. But it’s a battle that at-risk communities like yours and mine often...
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Taraji P. Henson expands mental wellness program to 2nd HBCU campus
By AFRO Staff Actress Taraji P. Henson is continuing her goal to boost mental health among Black women. Building upon their inaugural success at Alabama State University, Henson’s nonprofit, The Boris...
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Fight Cancer
Cancer Advocates from Across the Country Head to Capitol Hill to Press for Increased Research Funding and Improved Access to …The post Fight Cancer first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
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Study Finds Hospitals Don’t Always Have an Open Door Policy, Particularly...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia New data has exposed a concerning trend in American healthcare: a stark racial divide in patient populations. Contrary to...
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Maryland’s Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Rake in Millions in First Weekend of...
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com In 2022, Marylanders voted to pass a referendum on cannabis use for individuals 21 years and older. Recreational use of the drug started on July...
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Saving lives from Breast Cancer, Celebrating a Distinguished Artist, and Pink...
Tune in to hear the personal and truly inspiring stories from a Life Saver, a Distinguished Arts Award recipient, and a Pink Party …The post Saving lives from Breast Cancer, Celebrating a Distinguished...
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Whoopi Goldberg Sparks Debate Over Idris Elba’s Therapy Revelation
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In a recent episode of “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg stirred controversy with her comments regarding actor Idris Elba’s...
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Understanding the Nation’s Ticking Fiscal Time Clock
Federal Funding to Expire by Mid-November By Charlene Crowell, NNPA Newswire Contributor For the second time this year, Congress’ inability to reach consensus on essential fiscal legislation has...
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Laini Fluellen Charities’ Pink Tie Affair Celebrates 12 Years
Chicago Defender Staff Fundraiser Strives to Raise Record-Breaking Funds in the Fight Against Triple Negative Breast Cancer Laini Fluellen Charities, along with Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, will...
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