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Jason Clark Founder and CEO of Xyma Industries, LLC

October 16, 2023 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? I embarked on the entrepreneurial path driven by a profound sense of responsibility and a keen observation of gaps within the ﬁeld of medicine. My true passion lies in the realm […]

Shining a Light on Breast Cancer Awareness: A Conversation with Karen E. Jackson

October 12, 2023 admin 0

by (Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month and though all women can be affected by breast cancer, Black women continue to have a higher death rate. The incomparable Karen E. Jackson, Founder and CEO […]

Health Equity Zoom Webinar -Tuesday September 26th 3:30 PM ET

September 26, 2023 admin 0

T UE S D AY , S E P T E M B E R 26 T H , 2023 3 : 30 P M E T A H E AL T H E Q UI T Y ZOOM WEBINAR […]

Heart & Soul Magazine and PayGiv Mobile to Launch Innovative App at Congressional Black Caucus Conference

September 20, 2023 admin 0

September 21, 2023 – Heart & Soul Magazine, a distinguished media outlet dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and fitness among women of color, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with PayGiv Mobile (paygiv.org). Together, they are set to unveil […]

Ameer Baraka Actor And Proud Dyslexia Advocate

September 11, 2023 admin 0

By Staff What happened that you learned about having dyslexia? Throughout my childhood I went undiagnosed. At 23 years of age and serving a four year prison sentence, I was screened for my reading ability. Each inmate has to be […]

Chef Kenny Minor

September 7, 2023 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become a chef? Growing up and watching my grandmother cook is where it started for me. I love how food brought the family together. I was six years old and my grandmother said to me, “Boy if […]

Black Youths Suffer the Most from Gun Violence in America

September 6, 2023 admin 0

By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) Sierra Jenkins, a former news assistant for CNN and reporter with the Virginian Pilot newspaper, was headed for the peak of her career. Her colleagues praised her for her journalistic acumen and her respect for […]

NIH-funded study supports use of ECMO for critically ill patients with obesity

August 28, 2023 admin 0

By NIH ECMO does not appear to complicate treatment for severe respiratory failure for adults with obesity A National Institutes of Health-supported study suggests that adults with obesity may benefit from the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), an advanced form of breathing support, […]

Breast Friends: Treasure Your Chest

August 25, 2023 admin 0

By Beverly Dawn Whatley, M.Ed. You might even recall her name. She was the first in your crowd to “become a woman”. She had the coveted training bra in the 5th grade. The boys liked to snap that back strap […]

“Compassionate Caregivers: Navigating Cancer’s Challenges” virtual educational series available now!

August 22, 2023 admin 0

By Foundation for Women’s Cancer The FWC’s newest educational series “Compassionate Caregivers: Navigating Cancer’s Challenges” is now available. This virtual series of educational sessions for caregivers of cancer patients is a combination of self-study and live webinars accessible by phone […]

Patient Advocacy & Addressing Health Equity

August 2, 2023 admin 0

By SOCIETY OF GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY | FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN’S CANCER What is patient advocacy? Patient advocacy is the process of guiding patients, survivors, and caregivers through the healthcare system. A patient advocate may be an individual or an organization that helps patients communicate with […]

INITIATIVE EMPOWERS COMMUNITY, SEEKS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BLACK WOMEN EAST OF THE RIVER

July 21, 2023 admin 0

BY Black Women Thriving East of the River Supported by the Jane Bancroft Robinson Foundation, Black Women Thriving East of the River Initiative Begins Implementing Health & Workforce Interventions in DC Expanding Cancer Survival and Economic Success WASHINGTON –A new initiative, Black […]

Omega-3 fatty acids appear promising for maintaining lung health

July 20, 2023 admin 0

By NIH Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fish and fish oil supplements, appear promising for maintaining lung health, according to new evidence from a large, multi-faceted study in healthy adults supported by the National Institutes of Health. The […]

Rep. Kelly, with Reps. Clarke and Watson Coleman, Introduces The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act

July 20, 2023 admin 0

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly joined her fellow co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, Congresswoman Clarke and Congresswoman Watson Coleman, to introduce the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research And Education Act of 2023, which would […]

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Thriving Beyond Cancer – Four Women to Share Their Stories at Love Letters Workshop July 29th and 30th

July 18, 2023 admin 0

By (Black PR Wire) A special free online workshop Encouragement, Support and Empowerment for Black Women Journeying with Cancer “Love Letters to Our Bodies” has been specifically designed by black women to encourage, support, and empower other black women as […]

Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity

July 14, 2023 admin 0

BY Lisa M. Gomez Assistant Secretary In 2008, Congress passed a law requiring health plans and insurance companies to treat individuals with mental health conditions and substance use disorders fairly. The law — called the Mental Health Parity and Addiction […]