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Black Women And Breast Cancer: Why Our Diagnosis And Care Are Different
Originally Published by: Black Women’s Health Imperative. Think of this: Two women are diagnosed with breast cancer. They are the same age. They have the same educational background and income level. One is Black. The other is white. Even […]
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Leaving a Legacy: The Story of Jordan Taylor Brown
When Jordan Taylor Brown smiled, people around him smiled too. That’s what his mother Loretta remembers. But when Jordan was 21, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time and an act of violence ended his life. During […]
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The National Minority Quality Forum: Achieving a better understanding of health disparities that negatively impact our communities
In 1998, the National Minority Quality Forum (Forum) was established with the goal to achieve a better understanding of health disparities that negatively impact all communities. To realize this, over the last 20 years, the Forum has been thoughtful in […]
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NIH launches initiative to accelerate genetic therapies to cure sickle cell disease
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced the launch of a new initiative to help speed the development of a cure for sickle cell disease, a group of inherited blood disorders affecting at least 100,000 people in the United […]
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Prevention: Gentle Detoxification
By Ruby Lathon, PhD Millions of people kick off the new year with resolutions and vows to live a healthier life. Detoxification is often a part of this quintessential resetting process. Many choose stringent detoxification or cleansing regimens, or fasting […]
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Family Matters: DEPRESSED TEENS, DEPRESSED PARENTS
By American Psychological Association public affairs Treating depression in teens may benefit parents’ mental health, too study finds The bond between parent and child extends far beyond sharing similar looks or behaviors, as symptoms of depression in teens and parents […]
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My Journey with Preston
By: Talhia Remy On one cold wintery day in 2006 my world changed as my first child Preston was born. From the moment he came out of my body he was a piece of my heart. I remember being in […]
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The tremendous health benefits of omega-3 fatty acid found in salmon.
By Tommi Vincent Motivational speaker, entrepreneur, writer, chef. Fish cakes are common place in southern kitchens. If you are like our family, transplants in the north, fish cakes were a menu staple as well. Our grandparents and great-aunties & uncles […]
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Stigma: The Often Silent Obstacle To Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care Among African Americans
By: Lorna J. Hines, LCSW, ACSW I am certain that there are those of you who possess the courage and interest to read beyond the title of this article will recall that memorable film “Soul Food”. Besides the main character, “Big […]
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Q&A with Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL)
By Karen Alston Photo Patricia McDougall Congresswoman Robin Kelly has dedicated her career to public service as an advocate for Illinois families. Since being elected to serve the 2nd Congressional District in 2013, she has worked to expand economic opportunity, […]
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Q&A with Karen Bass (D-CA)
By Karen Alston Photo Patricia McDougall Congressmember Karen Bass was re-elected to her fourth term representing the 37th Congressional District in November 2016. Congressmember Bass serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs where she is Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global […]
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Q&A with Frederica Wilson (D-Fl)
Healthy eating. A good night’s rest. Filling your life with happy times. These are three of the most important elements of a healthy life according to Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-Miami). Wilson is known as one of the leading advocates […]