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“Creating A Safe Space”

February 5, 2019 admin 0

By: Michelle Stafford As black women, there is a certain amount of “on-ness” that occurs by default. We are “on” guard at work, in social situations, and even at the doctors’ office. Unfortunately, this often leads to the habit of […]

ABOUT WORLD AIDS DAY

November 30, 2018 admin 0

WHAT IS WORLD AIDS DAY? World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate […]

Are you a Part-Time Caregiver?

November 28, 2018 admin 0

By Joyce Hill You may not perceive yourself as a caregiver because you don’t live with the person who needs your help or because you have a full- or part-time job that requires your attention away from your loved one. […]

Go Meatless Just One Meal a Week-Dr. Rovenia Brock

November 15, 2018 admin 0

I like to try new foods to avoid boring menus at our house. Lately, we’ve been going meatless more than 1 meal a week. In fact, we’ve kept a steady diet of plant proteins for 21 days. I dreaded it […]

Legislation on breast feeding: how does it affect Black women?

November 8, 2018 admin 0

By Dr. Tyeese L. Gaines This past July, the last two states – Idaho and Utah – passed legislation finally making public breastfeeding legal in all 50 states. But, with breastfeeding in public such a highly-debated topic, and Black infants […]

Identifying and Implementing Effective Mental Health Strategies for Black America – ALC ’18

October 26, 2018 admin 0

Black Women And Breast Cancer: Why Our Diagnosis And Care Are Different

October 12, 2018 admin 0

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 […]

Leaving a Legacy: The Story of Jordan Taylor Brown

October 1, 2018 admin 0

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 […]

The National Minority Quality Forum: Achieving a better understanding of health disparities that negatively impact our communities

September 28, 2018 admin 0

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 […]

NIH launches initiative to accelerate genetic therapies to cure sickle cell disease

September 28, 2018 admin 0

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 […]

Prevention: Gentle Detoxification

September 27, 2018 admin 0

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 […]

Family Matters: DEPRESSED TEENS, DEPRESSED PARENTS

September 27, 2018 admin 0

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 […]

My Journey with Preston

September 27, 2018 admin 0

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 […]

The tremendous health benefits of omega-3 fatty acid found in salmon.

September 27, 2018 admin 0

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 […]

Stigma: The Often Silent Obstacle To Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care Among African Americans

September 27, 2018 admin 0

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 […]

Q&A with Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL)

September 27, 2018 admin 0

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, […]