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runDisney’s 2019–2020 season offers a variety of themes, distances
ATLANTA VOICE — The 2019 – 2020 runDisney season is kicking off at Walt Disney World Resort with a series of four race weekends offering guests a variety of themed races and distances to challenge...
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Northwestern College Holds White Coat Ceremony For Dental Assisting Students
CHICAGO CRUSADER — On Wednesday, October 9, Northwestern College (NC) conducted a White Coat Ceremony for its Dental Assisting Program students entering into their third and final quarter of the...
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AKAs Receive Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness
THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE — On October 10, 2019, Gamma Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated received a City of Savannah Proclamation for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month....
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Private, online therapy could be best choice when help is needed
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A graduate of Louisiana State University and Washington University in St. Louis, Shameka Mitchell Williams is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Louisiana and Texas. She...
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Black Teen Suicide Reaches Historic Highs
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Researchers in the NYU study noted that suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens from all demographics. They found that only accidents kill more young people than suicide.
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Kaiser Permanente Chairman, CEO Bernard Tyson Dies at 60
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — A statement released by Kaiser Permanente said Bernard J. Tyson passed away in his sleep. “Bernard was an exceptional colleague, a passionate leader, and an honorable man. We...
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Obesity among Black women outrageously high
NNPA NEWSWIRE — African American women are reportedly more susceptible to being overweight or obese than any other race. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health has...
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Blacks in Metro Areas across the Country are Dying of Opioid Addiction at...
BLACK VOICE NEWS — Although all racial, ethnic and age groups saw significant increases in opioid-and synthetic opioid-involved overdose deaths between 2015 and 2017, death rates among Blacks in large...
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How to help a caregiver during National Family Caregivers Month
CHICAGO CRUSADER — According to a recent Alzheimer’s Association survey, people overwhelmingly agree (91 percent) that caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia should be a group...
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Why heart health is important for women with diabetes
DALLAS POST TRIBUNE — In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., killing one woman every 60 seconds. It’s the leading cause of death for African American and white...
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PRESS ROOM: Black Law Enforcement Speaks Out on Proposed Menthol Ban
NNPA NEWSWIRE — We stress the concept that these proposed legislative acts would, in fact, be antithetical to healthy, robust and productive relationships between law enforcement and those they are...
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Ask Dr. Kevin: Clinical Trials are the Foundation for Scientific Innovation
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As you may have heard, my team at Pfizer recently experienced a significant disappointment. Our phase 3 trial for rivipansel, a potential treatment for the debilitating vaso-occlusive...
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Family of Black Doctors Has Social Media Buzzing
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Perhaps, most impressive is that each of Dr. Oye’s four children followed in their father’s footsteps. David, Monique, Michelle, and Melissa Oye, each said they were inspired by their...
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Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Landmark Legislation to Lower...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This is an important step toward providing American consumers more accessible and affordable prescription drugs,” Congressman Clyburn said. “In the United States, our drug prices are...
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Help keep flu out of the classroom and protect your family from illness
THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Parents can do their part to help keep germs out of the classroom. Jennifer Ponder, Ph.D., chair of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Education Department of...
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Pfizer, AmeriHealth Caritas Officials Talk Health at NNPA Conference
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dr. Kevin Williams, the chief medical officer for Pfizer Rare Disease, addressed the conference during a Pfizer-hosted breakfast presentation titled, “African Americans and Heart...
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Eli Lilly: Affordability of Insulin for Diabetes Has Greatly Improved
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "We constantly have to innovate, and we cannot rest on last year's medical advances," stated Nathaniel Miles, the vice president for strategic initiatives at Eli Lilly, who presented...
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OP-ED: Big Insurance Must Help End Surprise Medical Billing
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Known as “surprise medical billing,” these unexpected costs arise when a patient goes to a hospital for emergency or non-emergency care, only to find out afterwards that one of the...
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Schumer, Pelosi Joint Statement on Congressional Action to Combat The...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The United States government must do more to address the spread of the deadly coronavirus in a smart, strategic, and serious way and we stand ready to work in a bipartisan fashion in...
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COMMENTARY: Learn and Teach Your Children about Anger
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Learning to deal with the above signs and symptoms can help toddlers avoid a difficult life. Controlling or managing anger can help them avoid the pit falls later. If a toddler goes...
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