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Moving Cannabis to Schedule 3 Could Have Wide-Ranging Impact

June 10, 2024 Staff 0

The Biden Administration is considering reclassifying marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, aligning it with substances like Tylenol with codeine, known for “moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence.” Currently grouped with […]

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS): 10 Things Every Black Person Should Know

June 5, 2024 admin 0

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects a significant portion of the population, yet remains under-recognized. It is estimated that approximately 3.3 million people in the United States are living with […]

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Clinical Trials: A Significant Part of Cancer Care

June 3, 2024 admin 0

A cancer diagnosis is an emotional experience. Learning that you have cancer can create feelings of hopelessness, fear and sadness. This is especially true if your cancer is advanced or available treatments are unable to […]

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Delta Sigma Theta Health Fair Educates Northside Community

May 30, 2024 admin 0

The Physical and Mental Health committee of the Jacksonville Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, presented, ‘Eat Smart, Move Light & Be Well,’ health fair, Saturday, May 25th at UF Health, 580 W. […]

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PHEN Presents New Church Strategies to Address Black Prostate Cancer Crisis

May 29, 2024 admin 0

Quincy, MA, May 29, 2024 — As part of its Florida Prostate Cancer Disparity Rally, PHEN hosted a panel discussion at the 30th Anniversary Retreat for the AME Sons of Allen, coordinated by Rev. George Hardy, 11th […]

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Agape Free Education Classes Focus on Communication

May 29, 2024 admin 0

The Getting Educated Monthly Session (G.E.M.S) and the Agape Promote Protect Improve team (P.P.I) recently held an informative workshop entitled “Coping: Communication.”  Family Foundations of Northeast Florida, Clinical Counselor Laura Minnich, led participants through a series […]

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CAR-T Cell Therapy Helps Man Continue Community Advocacy

May 24, 2024 admin 0

Sylvester Pinckney is someone who knows a lot about teamwork. He was a star football player in high school and college; he and his wife, Sabrina, have raised a family together; and for more than […]

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Coping With the Cost of Caregiving

May 24, 2024 admin 0

By Amanda Register (Bank of America) | Caring for aging parents or other loved ones may be one of the most important roles you’ll play, but it can also be a heavy financial burden. Medical […]

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North Jacksonville Welcomes Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s Newest Office

May 23, 2024 admin 0

May 20, 2024 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – Community Hospice & Palliative Care celebrated the grand opening of its newest office in North Jacksonville on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Located at 2386 Dunn Avenue #109, Jacksonville, Florida 32218, […]

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How to Stay Hydrated and Protected During Florida’s Extreme Heat

May 23, 2024 admin 0

Extreme heat is hitting Florida and as we head into summer and Memorial Day weekend, staying hydrated and sun safe is top of mind.   Liquid I.V.  Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier® has 3x the electrolytes of […]

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