How Multiple Sclerosis Affects Black Women Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. According to the National MS Society, about 1 million people in the United States live with MS — and 74% of those people are women. Of those, Black women may experience worse symptoms, faster …
African American Women and Breast Cancer At a Glance African American women face both disproportionate exposure to breast carcinogens and the highest risk of serious health impacts from the disease. We’ve put together a fact sheet to help you understand the current stats, product types to avoid, and chemicals of concern. Download the fact sheet Facts …
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April is National Minority Health Month Submitted by: Christine Pajarillo, LICSW, VP of Programs and Social Services and Carolyn Reynolds, MS, Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services, Whittier Street Health Center. As April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and …
Health Screenings Every African American Man Should Know Men’s Checklist What African American Men Should Know What is the Most Common Cancer for African American Men? For many men, cancer is a word you would rather avoid. Yet, learning about cancer may help you keep your health in check. The three top cancers for …
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: “African American Women & Breast Cancer Resources for holistic health & nontoxic living Did you know breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Black women? It is also the second most common cause of death among Black women, surpassed only by lung cancer. The racial disparity is …
MS Frederica M. Williams! I remember over 17 years ago attending a meeting at the Whitter Community Health Center in one of their conference rooms, I vividly recall as the meeting ended, she kindly walked over to me and introduced herself as Frederica Williams, never once mentioning her title as President and CEO, just Frederica …
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Cherice R. McNeil, MS, BA Licensed Zumba COVID-19 has impacted us all in many ways. Parents are now doing their best to homeschool their children and provide meals three times a day. We are working from home or searching for new employment. Life as we knew it has changed dramatically. During this time, tensions are …
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Let’s pause for a moment to consider how the environment has responded to COVID. There is now a reduction in carbon footprint, everything has slowed down even the destruction of rainforests and other natural habitats. Massive pollution has halted. We are starting to see the smog lift from places like LA, Spring has been allowed …
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Have you eaten your veggies today? The beginning of the new year is when most people make resolutions, including eating healthier. One way to eat healthier is to incorporate root vegetables into your diet. Root vegetables are very popular in the winter, and they are also full of healthy nutrients. Let’s Cook! Most root vegetables …
By Samantha Williams, Sr. Managing Editor / Sr. Contributing Writer Were you aware that advances in technology have also impacted the delivery of medical care? One recent medical development is the provision of school-based telehealth services. Telehealth is defined by HealthIT.gov as “The use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical …
