Some people will experience pandemic PTSD due to being isolated for extended amounts of time and the frequent deaths. (Photo courtesy of Black Health Matter) By Black Health Matters As […]
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What Depression is…and isn’t: How our spiritual and social selves can bolster our mental health defenses
By Oleg Tarkovsky, Director of Behavioral Health, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Since the onset of the pandemic, self-reported depression has tripled in the U.S. In 2019, 8% of adults experienced a […]
Study shows how medical community neglected African Americans with Covid
By Stacy Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent It’s well-documented that the Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in communities everywhere, but African Americans mainly have borne the brunt of the […]
Three fitness elements you’re probably overthinking
Gerard “Coach G” Burley is a wellness expert and owner of Sweat DC. (Courtesy Photo) By Gerard “Coach G” Burley Wellness Expert and Sweat DC Owner If you’re like most […]
COVID-19’s long term effects and the path to normalcy
Dr. Joseph Wright serves as the senior vice president and chief medical officer for UM Capital Region Health. For him, the only road to recovery from COVID-19 is through vaccination. […]
Sickle Cell awareness and education crucial for Black families in 2021
Sean, Saxton, Shea and Sawyer (Courtesy Photo) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Shea Guillory was shocked when the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia began sending letters one week […]
Recognizing the racial and ethnic disparities in Alzheimer’s Disease
Mary, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 57 and her daughter/caregiver Kamaria. A growing body of evidence suggests that Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects certain racial and ethnic […]
Rev. Dr. Ruth Travis is dreaming of a ‘Pink House’ for healing
Ruth Travis is a 14 year breast cancer survivor and founder of Ruth’s Pink House. (Courtesy photo) By Beverly Richards Special to the AFRO The Rev. Dr. Ruth Travis was […]
Jab or Job: Teachers stay strong on fight over vaccine mandates
Teachers protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates. (Photo by Kaliris Salas-Ramirez) By Cyril Josh Barker New York Amsterdam News Word In Black Update from the Associated Press: The Supreme Court axed […]
Despite nationwide outreach efforts, vaccinations lag in Black communities
Dr. Janine Rethy, center, the division chief of Community Pediatrics at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, runs a pediatric mobile medical clinic that gives shots to eligible children on […]
Sickle Cell Disease Association holds 49th annual national convention virtually
HANOVER, Md.—The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America will hold its 49th annual national convention virtually this year from Tuesday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 16. The five-day multidisciplinary convention […]
Maryland residents eligible for free medical equipment
Photo: Janice Joyner in front of the Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use Headquarters in Cheltenham, Maryland, on August 27, 2021. Photo courtesy of Program Director Ian Edwards) By Bethany Probst Capital […]