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Dr. MOTIV8ION on Women’s History Month

March 17, 2020 admin Comments Off on Dr. MOTIV8ION on Women’s History Month
By Deirdre L. Jones-Lowman, PhD(c), MBA, Professional Life Coach 2020: Women Can Have It all Women’s History Month recognizes the multifaceted identities of women and their contributions to the betterment of society.    The month of March showcases women and their […]
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Health

EPA List Of Disinfectants You Can Use Against Coronavirus

March 9, 2020 admin Comments Off on EPA List Of Disinfectants You Can Use Against Coronavirus
The federal agency released a five-page list of chemicals and products that it says are strong enough to ward off “harder-to-kill” viruses than SARS-CoV-2, the virus that’s responsible for the disease. “Using the correct disinfectant is an important part of […]
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Coronavirus Everyday Preventive Actions

March 5, 2020 admin Comments Off on Coronavirus Everyday Preventive Actions
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread […]
Health

“Self- Love: how it relates to health”

March 2, 2020 admin Comments Off on “Self- Love: how it relates to health”
By Vivianne A. Griffiths MSN, APRN ,CCLC There are probably as many definitions of “self- love” as are individuals. For me, it is more of a verb than a noun.  What I mean is, I try to put into action […]
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CDC Summary of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

February 25, 2020 admin Comments Off on CDC Summary of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
By CDC as of February 25th COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Situation in U.S. Imported cases of COVID-19 in travelers have been detected in the U.S. Person-to-person spread of COVID-19 also has been seen among close contacts of returned travelers from Wuhan, […]
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Big Insurance Must Help End Surprise Medical Billing

February 25, 2020 admin Comments Off on Big Insurance Must Help End Surprise Medical Billing
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., NNPA President/CEO Stop Unjust Financial Burdens on African-Americans and Others It is a serious financial problem that far too many African-Americans – from impoverished individuals to working-class families – face these days in the […]
Health

An Interview With Christopher Cox

February 24, 2020 admin Comments Off on An Interview With Christopher Cox
by Taroue Brooks Tell us about your education. I graduated from THEE Jackson State University. I obtained my bachelors in Political Science and my masters in Public Health with a concentration in Policy and Management. Informally, I was a student […]
Health

American Academy of Pediatrics Policy on Racism Raises Bar for Clinicians and Health Care Workers

February 21, 2020 admin Comments Off on American Academy of Pediatrics Policy on Racism Raises Bar for Clinicians and Health Care Workers
By Dr. Gail C. Christopher Years ago, the race equity community approved when the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) acknowledged that social determinants of health – economic stability, education, social and community context, health and healthcare, and neighborhood and environment […]
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Health

MY EXODUS PART 3: BREAK EVERY CHAIN

January 31, 2020 admin Comments Off on MY EXODUS PART 3: BREAK EVERY CHAIN
By Dr. Lakesha Legree Greetings and Happy New Year to you! It’s your favorite Mental Health Awareness Doc! This month, we will continue our journey entitled “My Exodus” but we will dive deeper into the topic and begin to focus […]
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Celebrity

5 ways to get a good nights sleep!

January 22, 2020 admin Comments Off on 5 ways to get a good nights sleep!
By Dolvett Quince When was the last time you got a good night’s sleep?  I’m talking about a full night’s rest, where you went to bed at the time you wanted to and woke up feeling refreshed. It seems that […]
Family

Infertility and Pre-Pregnancy Counseling

January 17, 2020 admin Comments Off on Infertility and Pre-Pregnancy Counseling
Understanding Infertility By Desireé M. McCarthy-Keith, M.D., M.P.H Are you having trouble getting pregnant?  Are you preparing for pregnancy down the road?  No matter where you fall on the fertility spectrum, you should be armed with information about your reproductive […]
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Fitness

Mind Influence Massage- John Mack

January 16, 2020 admin Comments Off on Mind Influence Massage- John Mack
By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your training/education and your company.  I have been a Georgia licensed massage therapist and nationally certified for 12 years.  I also have bachelors degree in general science and certified in performing multiple massage modalities […]
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