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AmeriHealth Caritas D.C. Graduates Fifth Class in Workforce Readiness Program
By George Kevin Jordan It was an emotional moment for many during the April 9 graduation ceremony of the AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia “Pathways to Work” program. Seven people received...
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Harris, Colleagues Introduce Medicare for All
By LAWT News Service U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Wednesday joined Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and 13 Democratic colleagues to introduce the Medicare for All Act of 2019 to guarantee...
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Barre3 Charleston Hosts Suicide Prevention Fundraiser in Downtown Charleston
By The Charleston Chronicle Barre3 Charleston announced this week an evening to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention and mental wellness. Thursday, April 18, the historic American Theatre...
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Health System in D.C. Offers Access to Free Medications
By WI Web Staff The Providence Health System now offers eligible patients access to free medications through the Dispensary of Hope program. The agreement between Providence’s pharmacy and the...
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Need for organ and tissue donors greater than ever; waiting list grows
By Aisling Mäki, Special to The New Tri-State Defender Angela Gordon had no known health issues when she ended up in the emergency room with an unbearable headache. It was there that she discovered she...
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Why Are My Gums Bleeding?
Dr. Jacqueline Butler Mitchell, DDS Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth? Bleeding gums are one of the most common signs that something is wrong in your mouth. While we may brush bleeding gums...
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Take Charge of Your Sexual Health: Get Tested
By The Oakland Post April is sexually transmitted disease (STD) awareness month. It is essential to know about STDs and how prevention and testing is critical to overall health. However, STD Awareness...
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Ascension St. Joseph Continues Work to Improve Health Equity
By Milwaukee Courier New services and programs continue to be added at Ascension St. Joseph while Ascension Wisconsin continues to formulate a plan to improve the health of residents in the Sherman...
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Black Women’s Health Imperative Announces Strategic Partnership
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) has announced a strategic partnership with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc....
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John Singleton and 5 things Black men need to know to avoid a stroke
By Derrel Johnson Oscar-nominated director John Singleton remains hospitalized in intensive care after suffering a stroke, according to numerous media outlets. As such, the 51-year-old director has...
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OP-ED: From the Desk of Nashville General’s CEO
By Joseph Webb NASHVILLE, TN — Chronic Care Model, Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), Population Health Management, Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Triple Aim, Malcolm Baldridge, 4DX. If...
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Discrimination against natural hair motivates Atlanta stylist to create hair...
By Sierra Porter When Atlanta natural hair stylist Chimere Faulk heard about Chasity Jones’ discrimination case, and similar stories, it moved her to create her natural hair care brand Dr. Locs....
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Shannon Moore’s journey from negative feelings to positive energy
By Je’Don Holloway Talley Shannon Moore admits to not being social, and she didn’t expect that to change when she joined the Ladies Who Hike fitness group last summer. She even took her journal during...
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LL Cool J reveals how cancer has touched him
By Rollingout.com LL Cool J opens up about how cancer has touched his family LL’s wife, Simone Smith, was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, in 2004, and had to undergo a 15-hour...
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Have Too Many Bad Habits? Here Are 6 Ways To Create Good Ones
By Journal Staff It’s said that we become our habits. In some cases that is not a good thing; bad habits prevail among many Americans. One report found that over 70 percent of US adults have at least...
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Florida A&M University and the Medical Marijuana Education and Research...
By Carma Henry TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) today awarded 14 grants totaling $98,000 to more than 20 faculty members to conduct research on marijuana as it impacts diverse...
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Rep. Elijah Cummings Releases Report on the Soaring Prices of Diabetes Drugs...
Catonsville, MD – Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, released a Committee Staff Report on the prices of diabetes drugs for seniors and the...
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Fetter Health Care Network Opens Clinic at Baptist Hill
By The Charleston Chronicle Fetter Health Care Network continues serving the community through its partnership with Charleston County School District, continually offering a variety of healthcare...
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Nigel Shelby: A Tribute to the Alabama High School Student
Nigel Shelby killed himself after he was subjected to anti-gay bullying in Huntsville, Alabama, his family says. Shelby was 15 years old. The state of Alabama provides no legal protections for LGBTQ+...
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Dr. Mona Fouad’s team named winner of UAB’s Inaugural Grand Challenge
By Tyler Greer The diseases are familiar. So are the state’s rankings. Alabama ranks 46th in obesity, 48th in diabetes, and 49th in high blood pressure, among other metrics. Turning these numbers more...
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