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Mayo Clinic Takes the Next Step in Making Heavy Particle Therapy Available in the Americas for Patients with Aggressive Cancers

June 18, 2025 Staff 0

In a bold step to transform cancer care, Mayo Clinic is bringing new hope for patients diagnosed with the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers. On June 11 2025 , Mayo Clinic opened the new 228,000-square-foot […]

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LifeSouth Now Offering Free A1c Testing to Help Donors Take Charge of Their Health

June 18, 2025 Staff 0

Complimentary testing empowers blood donors with vital insights into their diabetes risk |  LifeSouth Community Blood Centers donors can discover their risk for diabetes through a unique opportunity. Now through Sunday, August 31, LifeSouth will offer […]

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Republicans Warned: Protect Health Credits or Pay Politically

June 6, 2025 Staff 0

By Stacy M. Brown / Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent| Republican lawmakers are facing growing pressure from advocacy groups, constituents, and even some within their ranks to preserve critical healthcare tax credits under the […]

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PHEN Ambassador Tony Hill Speaks on Prostate Cancer Policies at Sons of Allen Retreat

June 2, 2025 Staff 0

On Friday, May 16th, PHEN Ambassador Tony Hill attended the Sons of Allen Retreat in Gainesville, Florida where he discussed prostate cancer policies with those in attendance. More than 100 men participated in this event, […]

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Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials: What Black Men Need to Know

May 23, 2025 admin 0

Finding out you have cancer can be scary and confusing. Luckily, doctors and researchers are working hard to find new ways to beat all types of cancers, including prostate cancer. The prostate is a small gland […]

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Mayo Clinic Researchers Develop First Salivary Gland Regenerative Biobank to Combat Chronic Dry Mouth

May 23, 2025 admin 0

Millions of people are affected by chronic dry mouth, or xerostomia, an agonizing side effect of damaged salivary glands. While chemotherapy and radiation treatment for head and neck cancer are the most common causes of […]

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Fire Safety Tips for Families: Prevent Burns Around Campfires

May 23, 2025 admin 0

Campfires are a beloved part of summer — whether you’re roasting marshmallows, telling stories or just enjoying the warmth. But for families with young children, it’s important to be aware of the risk of burns […]

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Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer

May 22, 2025 admin 0

Nationwide — Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has already metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by his personal office. The announcement, made […]

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A Call to Action: Black Americans Must Take Control of Their Self-Care Journey, Urges Darrell “Coach D” Andrews

May 7, 2025 admin 0

Nationwide — Darrell “Coach D” Andrews, nationally acclaimed author of The Self-Care Movement and graduate of the nation’s first HBCU, Cheyney University, is issuing a bold and urgent call: Black Americans must take full ownership of their self-care […]

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Mayo Clinic in Florida Achieves Third Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence

May 2, 2025 admin 0

Mayo Clinic in Florida has received its third Magnet designation, the highest international honor for nursing excellence, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), with several exemplars noted. Exemplars are areas where the Florida campus significantly […]

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