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EPA List Of Disinfectants You Can Use Against Coronavirus

March 9, 2020 admin Comments Off

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 […]

Coronavirus Everyday Preventive Actions

March 5, 2020 admin Comments Off

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 […]

“Self- Love: how it relates to health”

March 2, 2020 admin Comments Off

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 […]

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 […]

4 Reasons Why Clean Beauty Matters for Black Women

February 14, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Anne Beal, MD, MPH Your skin is the largest organ in your body. While it is designed to keep bacteria, dirt and other invaders out, the chemicals in products you massage into your skin can be absorbed into your […]

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 […]

Four Drs One Inspirational Weekend with Oprah

January 24, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Oprah 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Live Tour CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Oprah Winfrey hit the road to motivate audiences across the U.S. and one of the events, was in Charlotte. Winfrey was be joined by […]

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 […]