Health Section
A Georgia native, Floyd Willis, M.D., was always drawn to the elder African Americans in social situations or programs at church. “It was always interesting to slow down and have conversations with them,” Dr. Willis says. […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about managing stress. Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. A small amount of stress can […]
By Paula Penebaker – People have been facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including loneliness, isolation, missed milestones and increased anxiety. In addition, there are disparities in health care, such as access to health insurance and […]
Agape Family Health CEO Mia Jones was on-hand to accept the the recipient of a $100,000 first-place award from the Florida Blue Foundation at their 2022 Sapphire Awards ceremony in Orlando. Jones received the award […]
Mother’s Day is celebrated every year in the month of May in the United States. This makes it a great time to emphasize what women should know about their heart health. Heart disease and stroke continue to be […]
May 10, 2022 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – National Nurses Month, traditionally celebrated from May 6 to May 12 each year, is now a month-long celebration to recognize the contributions and the positive impact nurses have in the care […]
By: Dr. Folakemi Odedina Professor of Hematology /Oncology / Mayo Clinic – What are Clinical Trials? According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Trials are “research studies in which one or more human […]
(Source: www.legion.org) – The American Legion / APR 29, 2022 – Arnold Merriweather is well known in the Jacksonville, Fla., area as an advocate for men’s health. A member of American Legion Post 197 there, he’s […]
Taping up the large box of DVDs, pamphlets and magazines that he carefully packed in his living room, Chris Worley writes on the top in bold letters: “Oregon State Penitentiary Chapel.” Worley is one of […]
As mask mandates are being lifted across the nation, the need for COVID-19 vaccinations remains high, especially among Black communities. Achieving health equity in vaccinations continues to be a focus for communities of color, which […]
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