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Benefits of Participating in Clinical Trials for Diverse Patients

June 29, 2022 admin 0

A clinical trial is a type of clinical research. Clinical research is a process to find new and better ways to understand, detect, control, and treat health conditions. Through clinical studies, which involve people who […]

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6 Things to Forgive Yourself for Right Now

June 22, 2022 admin 0

By Tamekia Reece  – If you’ve been hard on yourself for any of the all-too-human ‘mistakes’ on this list, it’s time to let judgment and regret go. It’s crazy. If a friend offends us, what do we […]

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Florida Blue Continues Commitment to Bringing Healthcare to All Communities

June 16, 2022 admin 0

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – Continuing the dedication to bringing quality healthcare to all communities, Florida Blue recently held their second annual ‘Summer Kickoff’ at their River City Market place location. Onsite, hundreds of members were […]

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African American Clinical Trials Participation

June 15, 2022 admin 0

PHEN Clinical Trials Rally – When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in the year 2000 I had already lost my father and both grandfathers to the disease. This made me the third generation in my […]

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Dr. Floyd Willis Celebrates 30th Anniversary Raising Awareness for Health Disparities

June 9, 2022 admin 0

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. […]

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 23, 2022 admin 0

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 […]

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Mental Wealth: COVID’s Impact on Mental Health in the Black Community: Helpful Tips to Protect Your Mental Health 

May 19, 2022 admin 0

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 […]

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Agape Health Awarded $100k by Florida Blue

May 18, 2022 admin 0

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 […]

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What Women Should Know About Their Heart Health

May 16, 2022 admin 0

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 […]

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Community Hospice & Palliative Care Celebrates National Nurses Month

May 12, 2022 admin 0

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 […]

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