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Conversations About Cancer Screening Should Be Priority This Holiday Season – It Can Save Your Life

November 28, 2022 admin 0

By David Ford, Two-time cancer survivor, Senior Government Relations Manager at Southern California Edison, and member of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Board of Directors   The holidays are a time to gather […]

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Florida Blue Foundation Announces $3.5 million in Health Equity Grants

November 21, 2022 admin 0

Grants will support nine nonprofit organizations across Florida in enhancement of health equity through their practices, polices and services ORLANDO, Fla (November 18, 2022) – Florida Blue President and CEO Pat Geraghty announced on Friday […]

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Acute Pancreatitis and the Rise of Alcohol-Related Deaths

November 17, 2022 admin 0

Excessive alcohol use is one of the two leading causes of acute pancreatitis, and a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says deaths from alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis increased by 50% between 2019 and […]

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Ground Broken on Center Honoring Medical Trailblazer Dr. C.B. McIntosh

November 17, 2022 admin 0

Honoring a medical legend, local elected officials, community leaders, and supporters assembled at the Kappa Alpha Psi Memorial House located in Northwest Jacksonville, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Dr. Charles B. McIntosh Community Achievement […]

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How To Keep Joints Healthy as You Age

October 20, 2022 admin 0

For joints to work well, they need cartilage, a slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones, acts like a shock absorber, and helps joints move smoothly. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says many […]

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Black Men’s Prostate Cancer Hub Opens

October 19, 2022 admin 0

For two years, UFHealth, Mayo Clinic, American Legion Post 197, Protalks, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, PHEN Network and Florida Blue have collaborated to bring prostate cancer awareness health seminars, workshops and events to the […]

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Real Talk: Black Families Must Prioritize Protection from COVID-19 for Young Children

October 6, 2022 admin 0

By Dr. Joan Prince – When America gets a cold, the Black community gets pneumonia. This is a saying that is well known to many who pay attention to topics of health care and health equity […]

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Wellness Event Induces Meditation and Rejuvenation for the Mind, Body and Spirit

October 5, 2022 admin 0

Melissa Case Live Entertainment (MCL) presented ‘The Escape: Body and Soul Wellness Festival,’ a family-fun filled day centered around using music and play therapy along with physical activity to promote mental health to the community.  […]

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Religious Practices, Spirituality Associated with Higher Levels of Heart Health Among African Americans

October 3, 2022 admin 0

A research study of African Americans with cardiovascular disease suggests religious practices and spirituality may contribute to heart health. The study’s authors assert that recognizing the importance of religious practices and spirituality in the lives and health […]

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Traveling Nurses’ Pay Are Plummeting Back To Pre-Covid Rates

September 27, 2022 admin 0

By Esthefany Castillo –   Through 2020-2021, surges in Covid-19 hospitalizations combined with staffing shortages made many hospitals rely on travel nurses. As demands surged, so did the cost of travel nurse contracts. However, as […]

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