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Migraine is a Health Disparity for People of Color

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NNPA NEWSWIRE —  June 8, 2021 –  BlackPressUSA – (Source: www.blackpressusa.com) – By Jaime M. Sanders – Black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) experience stress and adverse health outcomes due to the exposure to racism […]

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Breaking the Stigma of Mental Wellness in Faith

June 7, 2021 admin 0

Source: www.theweeklychallenger.com) – ST. PETERSBURG — Like any other millennial, Marilyn Shaw quickly found herself engulf in the hustle, on the grind, build your legacy now lifestyle that’s sensationalized on social media. Working multiple jobs, […]

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Report: Lifting Abortion Restrictions Would Benefit Women, Economy

June 7, 2021 admin 0

By Orlando Advocate / Michayla Savitt – (Source: www.orlandoadvocate.com) – TAMPA, Fla. – Ending reproductive-health restrictions is beneficial for women and the economy, according to an online tool from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. This year, […]

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Women Face Unique Risks for High Blood Pressure and Stroke

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 American Heart Association – (ource: www.washingtoninformer.com) – From Millennials to Menopause, What You Need to Know About Your Risks  Women have a lot on their plates, and sometimes important self-care can take a back seat to work, family […]

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Employers Can Require Workers to Get COVID Vaccine, Says EEOC

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 By WI Web Staff (Soruce: www.washigntoninformer.com) – Companies will be able to mandate that employees receive a coronavirus vaccine before entering the workplace, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in an update of its guidelines. […]

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Black Pastors Have Faith in Medical Marijuana Treatment

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(Source: www.flcourier.com) – Editor’s note: This commentary is provided by the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) of Florida A&M University. Marijuana has long been a target of condemnation in Black churches. And for […]

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COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy: What Expecting Moms Need to Know

June 1, 2021 admin 0

By Dena Vang – (Source: www.westsidegazette.com) – Pregnancy and childbirth are among life’s most cherished moments. While many women count on a healthy pregnancy and delivery, complications tend to arise, especially among Black women. Prior […]

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Senate Confirms Chiquita Brooks-LaSure — First Black Woman to Lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

June 1, 2021 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE – By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – (Source: www.blackpressusa.com) – The 55 to 44 vote makes Brooks-LaSure the first Black woman to lead CMS in its nearly six-decade history. […]

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Trust Your Gut: Why You Should Get Screened for Colon Cancer

May 28, 2021 admin 0

By Nicole Harris, MD – Even as a primary care physician, I’ll be the first to admit that it’s easy to put off a colonoscopy. I know my patients don’t look forward to the prep […]

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UF Health Brings Home Florida Blues Sapphire Award

May 18, 2021 admin 0

Dr. Ross Jones, of UF Health Jacksonville, Total Care Clinic Group Health recently accepted the Health Equity Sapphire Award from the Florida Blue Foundation. One of nine in the state, the award honors individuals as […]

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