Health Section
By Darryl Sellers – The COVID-19 pandemic has been a very trying, taxing, and tenuous time for Black Americans who have felt the effects of the virus. For Jacksonville City Council President Samuel Newby, there’s one […]
By Stephanie Claytor, Florida Courier – (Source: www.westsidegazette.com) – From vaccination events to requiring masks, Florida pastors share how their churches are coping with the virus. The news of Impact Church in Jacksonville losing six members […]
By Jason Howland – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone over 6 months get a flu shot every season with rare exceptions. Dr. Priya Sampathkumar, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, says getting vaccinated for the flu […]
On November 10-13th, Mayo Clinic hosted the 6th Biennial Science of Global Prostate Cancer Disparities in Black men virtual Conference. The theme was the Science of Survivorship (S.O.S): Eliminating Prostate Cancer Disparities in Black Men […]
By Darryl Sellers – Vaccinations and Diligence Are Key to Controlling COVID-19 – As the shades of fall become more vibrant, the color of the season is also bringing some good signs that the United States […]
Influenza is so common that sometimes the risk it poses is overlooked. But the truth is, the flu can cause serious illness that leads to hospitalization or even death – especially when the virus is […]
By alexosiadacz –Breast cancer does not discriminate ― a truth that a young Florida woman knows three times over. While in college, Jessica Florence found a lump on her right breast. The 21-year-old initially did not […]
Partnership extends LifeSouth’s service to all UF Health hospitals in North Florida Oct. 26, 2021 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has been selected as the official blood provider for UF Health Jacksonville and UF […]
NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Black Press USA / Source: (www.orlandoadvocate.com) – Not only does obesity impact 1-in-3 Americans, it also takes a disproportionate toll on communities of color since almost half of Black Americans are […]
By Stacy M. Brown, Special to NNPA Newswire – (www.thewestsidegazette.com) – As one of the some 8 million in the United States who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Gloria Acosta knew she needed comfort even […]
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