The North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Hospital Center are hosting a program to empower women to address chronic health conditions before pregnancy and access available resources for postpartum care.
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PRESS ROOM: North Arundel County Deltas, Baltimore Washington Hospital team to combat Black maternal health disparities
The North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is partnering with the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Hospital Center to host a program aimed at supporting Black Maternal Health, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Carmen Farrior.
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East Baltimore communities hopeful as Alicia Wilson returns to Johns Hopkins University
Alicia Wilson, an East Baltimore native, has been appointed as the inaugural Johns Hopkins University vice president of civic engagement and opportunity, returning to the university to build on her prior experience and contribute to the community.
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VOICES for Black women seeks 100,000 healthy Black women to understand cancer risks
The American Cancer Society is conducting the largest contemporary cancer study with Black women in history, VOICES of Black Women, to understand cancer risks and outcomes in the community.
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From Christmas to Kwanzaa: The role of traditions in the holiday season
John Jones, Olu Butterfly Woods, Chrissy Thornton, Brianne Mobley and Claudia Thorne all celebrate different traditions during the holiday season, including Kwanzaa, ice cream cakes, Carvel ice cream cakes, disco ball trees and seafood feasts, to foster solidarity and community-building.
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A soul-stirring celebration: ArtsCentric’s ‘Black Nativity’ reimagines Langston Hughes’ classic at Baltimore Center Stage
ArtsCentric’s production of “Black Nativity” at Baltimore Center Stage, featuring original music and choreography, has been extended due to popular demand, and has been praised for its powerful and uplifting performance.
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Meet Dana Robinson, the new associate dean of strategic communications and marketing at JHU School of Nursing
Dana Robinson, a Baltimore native and former Miss Delaware State University, has been appointed as associate dean of strategic communications and marketing for the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, where she will promote the stories and experiences of the institution’s nursing students.
Posted inLIFE & STYLE
Single in the City: Whole and healed for the holidays
This holiday season, choose self-love and wholeness by investing in your own growth, setting boundaries, creating your own traditions, and celebrating small wins, rather than feeling pressured to find a partner.
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Walking pneumonia cases surge
MedStar Health has reported a 356% increase in walking pneumonia cases in October, and physicians suggest that people take preventive measures such as wearing masks and washing hands frequently to reduce the risk of contracting the infection.
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Community mobilizes to support urgent cancer treatment for saintly pediatrician
Dr. Michael L. Zollicoffer, a second-generation Baltimore pediatrician, is fighting for his life against cancer due to a Medicare policy, and his supporters have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help him meet his urgent medical expenses.
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Police give update on Towson mass shooting that left one dead, nine injured
Police have identified the victim of a mass shooting in Towson, MD as 26-year-old Charles Graham Jr., and are investigating the incident as not being a random act of violence, while also urging the public to remain vigilant and call 911 if they see something.
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Let’s leave Healthy Holly in 2024, shall we?
Associated Black Charities has been in the spotlight recently due to a targeted effort by some media outlets to frame a recent grant approval in a negative light, but CEO Chrissy Thornton is calling out the perpetuation of “structural racism” and the media’s fixation on historical scandal.
