By Hiliary Innerbichler
Mama Cax, born Cacsmy Brutus, was given only three weeks to live when she was diagnosed with bone (osteosarcoma) and lung cancer at 14 years old. Continue reading Fearless Amputee Mama Cax Encourages Others to Face Anything
The amazing CMO and CEO of Naturade/VeganSmart, a minority owned business
Kareem and Claude became friends while attending Duke University. Both having many family members who passed away from diet-related illnesses or suffered from diabetes, heart disease and other obesity-related illnesses, they often discussed doing something to address this issue. Continue reading The amazing CMO and CEO of Naturade/VeganSmart, a minority owned business
Making Strides in Health Care—AMA elects its first African-American woman president
Atlanta-based psychiatrist Patrice A. Harris, MD, is the first black woman to become the American Medical Association’s (AMA) president. When Dr. Harris assumes her role in June this year, she will also be the Association’s first African-American female to hold that office.
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Viola Davis Spreads Awareness About Diabetes Through New Documentary
The racial health disparity surrounding diabetes is on the rise. According to a study conducted by the National Institutes of Health, in the U.S. Black adults are almost twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes in comparison to white adults. Continue reading Viola Davis Spreads Awareness About Diabetes Through New Documentary
9 Reasons You Should Be in Health Care
Healthcare careers can provide the challenge, security, and salary you’re looking for in a role, while also fulfilling your humanitarian side. Continue reading 9 Reasons You Should Be in Health Care
The Atlanta Hawks And Prostate Cancer Foundation Team Up To Fight Prostate Cancer
Sports Legends and Father-Son Duo Calvin and Grant Hill will lead The Black History Month Assist Challenge to Raise Money and Awareness about prostate cancer, the disease that affects over four million men in the U.S.
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Why middle-class black women dread the doctor’s office
The anxiety of being black, female and at the mercy of the U.S. healthcare system first hit Tina Sacks when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Bette Parks Sacks, then in her 50s, intuitively knew something was wrong but, like many African American women, was afraid her doctor would give her the brush-off. Continue reading Why middle-class black women dread the doctor’s office
It’s Cool to be Kind: 5 Cyberbullying Prevention Tips
Here are 5 cyberbullying prevention tips. Number one is The Golden Rule. Continue reading It’s Cool to be Kind: 5 Cyberbullying Prevention Tips
How This Psychologist Is Making Therapy More Accessible For Black Millennial Women
According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Services, African-Americans are 20% more likely to experience psychological distress such as depression, suicide, PTSD and anxiety than their non-Hispanic white counterparts. Continue reading How This Psychologist Is Making Therapy More Accessible For Black Millennial Women
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What to know about the latest developments in breast cancer research, treatment and prevention
Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off on Monday. Continue reading October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What to know about the latest developments in breast cancer research, treatment and prevention
Taraji P. Henson Creates Foundation to Honor Her Late Father Who Battled Mental Health Issues
Taraji P. Hensonis on a mission. In hopes of eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health in African-American communities, the actress just launched the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in honor of her late father. The organization will provide scholarships to African-American students majoring in mental health, offer mental health services to youth in urban schools and work to lower the recidivism rates of African-American men and women.
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Know Your Girls campaign encourages black women to understand breast cancer risks
Actress and breast cancer survivor Vanessa Bell Calloway lends her voice to public service announcements Continue reading Know Your Girls campaign encourages black women to understand breast cancer risks
