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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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Retiring and Ready for Medicare? Here’s How to Make a Smooth Transition from Your Employer’s Health Plan

May 13, 2024 admin 0

By: Caraline Coats, Humana Florida Medicare President – More than four million Americans will turn 65 this year, more than ever before. Whether this milestone means retirement or not, these individuals need to make important choices about their […]

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Five Things to Know About Stroke

May 6, 2024 admin 0

A stroke can happen at any time and to anyone. You might be talking to your loved one and notice they’re suddenly slurring their words. Or, while grocery shopping, you realize you can’t move your […]

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Florida Leaders and AME Churches Join PHEN for an Expanded Approach to Address the Prostate Cancer Disparity for Black Men

April 30, 2024 admin 0

Quincy, MA, April 26, 2024 — The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) is teaming up with policymakers, health advocates, survivors, and church leaders throughout Florida for its Prostate Cancer Disparity Rally, starting on May 1st through the end of […]

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Addressing Autism Disparities in Black Communities

April 26, 2024 admin 0

By Sean Copeland, Contributing Writer | michiganchronicle.com | Autism has become an increasingly diagnosed condition among children in the U.S., and, in particular, among Black and minority children. Despite the prevalence of diagnoses, there remain a […]

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