Written by Stacker As has been true throughout America’s COVID-19 history, every state—and every county therein—has its own COVID-19 story, driven by local policies and behaviors. The United States as […]
Category: Health
Adams Op-Ed highlights White House Maternal Health Day of Action
QCity Metro published an editorial by Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) that highlights the issues addressed by the White House’s Maternal Health Day of Action Summit. In the editorial, Rep. Adams […]
Domestic Abuse survivor makes it her mission to empower other survivors
By Mylika Scatliffe, Special to the AFRO The holiday season is a feel-good time of year. We think of the holidays, and we think of traditions like tinsel, lights, family […]
Greenbar addresses Prince George’s County’s need for healthy food options
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brandon Barksdale and Sharisse Barksdale-Lane, developed the concept for Greenbar, a […]
University of Maryland Medical System announces $5.1 million initiative for recruitment of nurses, other clinical positions from Maryland’s Community Colleges
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) today announced a $5.1 million commitment to recruit registered nurses and other clinical bedside experts from Maryland’s community colleges. This initiative marks the […]
Inez Augins-Watson proves there’s no age limit to staying active
By Megan Sayles msayles@afro.com If there is one thing that Inez Augins-Watson embodies, it’s that age is merely a number. No matter how cliché the phrase is, she proves it […]
US reports 1st case of omicron variant in returning traveler
By ZEKE MIILLER and RAF CASERT Associated Press The U.S. recorded its first confirmed case of the omicron variant Wednesday — a person in California who had been to South […]
The Moore Report: Hunger Really Hurts-Make the Pains Go Away
By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO Many of us can make our hunger go away with a walk to the refrigerator or a trip to the grocery […]
Walk with a Doc’ at Lake Montebello
Lake Montebello, located in east Baltimore has been the host site to great ideas since the early 1900’s. Fast forward to 2021 and that element remains the same. In keeping […]
Women of a certain age
By Mylika Scatliffe Special to the AFRO The decade between 40 and 50 is a busy season in a woman’s life. She likely has an established career, a family and […]
Blacks and Dialysis: A look at kidney disease in the community
By Nicole D. Batey and Jessica Dortch Special to the AFRO The coronavirus pandemic shed light on the disparities in health care at every level, especially for African Americans. While […]
UMD School of Medicine doctor urges folks to weigh the risks this holiday season
By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO With over half of the U.S. population now fully vaccinated against COVID, this holiday season offers the chance once again, to get together […]