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Black advocates speak on the impact of social determinants of …

WEB“Smoking is a risk factor, but we also find that our diet [can] lead to complications from heart disease,” Delmonte Jefferson, executive director of the Center …

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American Foundation of Suicide Prevention working to bring …

WEBAccording to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, suicide was the third leading cause of death in 2020 for Black Americans …

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Prioritizing mental health in the Black community AFRO American

WEBIn a study written by Mental Health America (MHA) on the suicide rate in the US among the African-American youth, “9.5 percent (439,000) of Black and African …

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Health care officials wrestle with ongoing racial health disparities …

WEBBy Helen Bezuneh Special to the AFRO. As the U.S. confronts a fresh surge of COVID-19 infections this winter, the ongoing issue of racial health disparities in D.C. continues to …

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D.C. launches health initiative in Washington View community

WEBDiscover how the Collaboration for Equitable Health is addressing health inequities in Washington View, D.C. with a $25 million grant.

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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month : a time to …

WEBBy Black Health Matters In 2008, July was designated as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, aiming to address the mental health challenges faced by minority …

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Bringing Awareness to Black Mental Health, Even at HBCUs

WEB“The goals of the Amerikan Therapy Podcast are to: 1) Normalize the mental wellness conversation in the Black community by bravely bringing a relatable approach on a …

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The Root Causes of Unhealthy Communities

WEBPoor-quality housing, limited public transportation, high crime rates, and other socially disrupted conditions reduce sense of community, access to health care, and the ability …

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Experts weigh in on diabetes in the Black community

WEBGaines told the AFRO that in Washington D.C, there are approximately 42,900 adults that have had a diabetic diagnosis based on CDC data. 13.5 percent of diabetic adults in …

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Microplastics in the bloodstream: A growing health concern

WEBMicroplastics in our bloodstreams: Experts discuss the health risks and how they enter our bodies. Little evidence, but concerns remain.

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Black health is Black wealth AFRO American Newspapers

WEBThere are 11 infant deaths per 1,000 live births among Black Americans. This is almost twice the national average of 5.8 infant deaths per 1,000 live births. 11.4 per 100,000 …

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Rising maternal mortality and bias in black maternal health AFRO

WEBUnsplash_-Jeferson-Santu. Experts have been ringing the alarm for years about rising maternal mortality in the Black community and solutions to the deaths which are– in …

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Takes The Fight For Black …

WEBPRNewswire ━ On September 20, 2023, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will host its annual Zeta Day on the Hill social action programmatic initiative where members of the organization …

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Census Bureau: Higher Percentage of Black Children Live with …

WEBA disproportionate number of Black children under 18 live in single-parent homes, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. (CanStock Photo) In its annual “America’s …

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Harambee Conference stresses …

WEBBy Tawanda W. Johnson, Special to the AFRO . The high rate of Black youngsters taking their own lives is heart-rending. According to the American Academy of Child & …

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Students train for careers in public health informatics technology

WEBPHIT4DC not only serves students at Howard and UDC, it also trains healthcare workers, entry-level career starters and those who are changing careers. The first cohort ran …

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Addressing the childhood obesity public health crisis with a …

WEB“A multitude of factors are related to the increase in childhood obesity rates, but in terms of awareness we need to change the narrative that obesity is a disease of choices and …

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Spotlight on Black excellence: meet Katina Williams, chief financial

WEBEventually, she became the health system’s first chief financial officer for network expansion, and she primarily worked to increase ambulatory services throughout the …

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Cancer Center at UM Capital Region Health in Prince George's …

WEBUniversity of Maryland Medical System is bringing high-quality, comprehensive cancer treatment to Prince George’s County with the Cancer Center at UM Capital Region …

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GBMC HealthCare Officially Opens New Main Entrance and …

WEBThe Louis and Phyllis Friedman Building enhances the space where exceptional, compassionate care is delivered to the Greater Baltimore community Baltimore, MD …

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