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Big Insurance Must Help End Surprise Medical Billing

February 25, 2020 admin Comments Off

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 […]

An Interview With Christopher Cox

February 24, 2020 admin Comments Off

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 […]

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

February 21, 2020 admin Comments Off

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 […]

Glamourina is the go-to activewear brand for culturally conscious women.

February 7, 2020 admin Comments Off

We exist to motivate women of color to live healthy, active lifestyles by providing cultural athletic apparel. Moms on a Mission Realizing that healthy lifestyles have a great importance in our psychological and physical wellness, Kia Phillips and Nekol Gaskins […]

MY EXODUS PART 3: BREAK EVERY CHAIN

January 31, 2020 admin Comments Off

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 […]

5 ways to get a good nights sleep!

January 22, 2020 admin Comments Off

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 […]

Infertility and Pre-Pregnancy Counseling

January 17, 2020 admin Comments Off

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 […]

Jazz Weekend With Marcus Johnson At The Salamander Resort

January 16, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Marcus Johnson You asked and we are going to deliver! Last year, we sold out the Salamander Resort and each one of our events to celebrate love, jazz, Wellness, and finding our flo.Join us February 7 – 9, 2020, for a […]

Mind Influence Massage- John Mack

January 16, 2020 admin Comments Off

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 […]

Vairrun Strickland -Firefighter And Mental Health Advocate

January 14, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become a firefighter?Honestly, becoming a firefighter was unplanned. I’d just graduated with a degree in urban planning, and thought that I would start a career in the planning field. When I moved back […]

Black Women Taking on the Fight Against Diabetes

January 13, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Linda Goler Blount, MPH, President and CEO, Black Women’s Health Imperative The cost of insulin is skyrocketing and people—especially Black women—are dying because they cannot afford or don’t have access to vital medication. There is not enough being done […]

Holiday Grieving

January 12, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Vivianne A. Griffiths , MSN, APRN, CCLC So, here we are at the holidays. For many it will be a busy time with fun gatherings, special preparations and of course, shopping and money angst. But not for you. Maybe […]

Dalando Baker-Inspired To Become A Nurse

January 9, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become a nurse?I’ve always had compassion and desire to help those in need. Growing up in a single parent household my mother took in my ill grandmother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at […]

FREDDY SANDERS, ACC Luxury Life Architect Woken Warrior Coaching

January 3, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your education and training. I attended Louisiana Tech University for undergrad earning my bachelor of science degree in computer information systems. I completed my formal coaching training through Ideal Coaching Global, a Los Angeles […]

Nikelcia Marcelin: Veteran, and Founder of Veteran One Stop Shop LLC.

December 24, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks What was your experience like serving our country in the military? My experience serving our great nation was unlike anything I have ever experience. I served the majority of my tenure overseas and in combat environments and […]

An Interview with Mallory Henderson

December 20, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Houston native, Mallory Henderson, has been singing since she can remember. She got her first solo in the church choir at age four and the rest was history. When she decided to start performing in talent shows […]