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Inside the Breakthrough That Cured a Black Louisiana Man’s Sickle Cell

June 24, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

How CRISPR Therapy Cured this Black Man’s Sickle Cell |By Angela Wilson | Metairie, Louisiana, resident Daniel Cressy was told his dream of becoming a commercial pilot  was impossible. Because of a lifelong battle with […]

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Black History Commentary: Mental Health Crisis Among Black Men — A Growing Concern

June 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

WORD IN BLACK By Jennifer Porter Gore — Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show twice as many people died by suicide in 2023 as from homicide. In fact, it was the […]

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Watermelon and Diabetes: It’s Not Off Limits

June 9, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Derrick Lane | Who doesn’t love a cool, refreshing slice of watermelon during the warm summer months? Many people with diabetes think watermelon is off limits because it’s “too sweet” and is loaded with […]

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NAACP Jacksonville Branch and Bethel Church Men’s Ministry to Host Men’s Mental Health Forum Focused on Healing, Awareness, and Community Support

May 26, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The NAACP Jacksonville Branch Health Committee, in partnership with The Bethel Church Men’s Ministry, will host a powerful community event titled “The Healthier Brother: Beyond I’m Good” Men’s Mental Health Forum on Saturday, June 20, […]

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Healthy Starts Faye Johnson Receives $25K Sapphire Award

May 21, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Awards represent one of Florida’s honors in community health, recognizing individuals, programs, and organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in advancing health outcomes across the state. Healthcare […]

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Speaking with Kids About Mental Health 

April 24, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Dr. Patrice Le Goy, PhD, LMFT, MBA | International Psychologist and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | When recently speaking to a group of soon-to-be therapists, and one person made the comment that they […]

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Black Americans Face Higher Alzheimer’s Risk — Why Early Signs Are Often Missed

April 1, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Subtle changes in judgment, behavior and daily tasks may appear before memory loss—and recognizing them early can make all the difference for families For many families, the first sign that something may be wrong doesn’t […]

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How You Stop a Prescription Medicine is as Important as How You Start

March 9, 2026 Staff 0

COMMENTARY: How You Stop a Prescription Medicine is as Important as How You Start NNPA NEWSWIRE — This is a complex issue with high stakes for patients. Older adults, in particular, are often prescribed multiple […]

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The Role of PARP Inhibitors in Prostate Cancer Management

February 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Meridith Strickland | Prostate Health Education Network | What Are PARP Inhibitors? PARP inhibitors (often called PARPi) are cancer medicines you take as pills. PARP is a protein your cells use to fix small breaks […]

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Founder of Arise & Align Conference 2026 Invites High Achieving Women of Color to Reclaim Holistic Wealth

February 4, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Nationwide — Prea Epps, Founder and CEO of Reframed Financial Coaching, proudly announces the inaugural Arise & Align Conference: Reclaiming Your Holistic Wealth, a transformative one-day experience designed for high-achieving professional women of color who are ready […]

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