By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) announced that 702,557 women veterans now receive disability benefits, a 26 percent increase from 2019. The Under Secretary for Benefits, Joshua Jacobs, spoke to the press on March 20, saying this accomplishment is due to the VA’s desire to “build a VA […]
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Experts weigh in on diabetes in the Black community
By Gene Lambey, Special to the AFRO Diabetes has been a known disease that has widely affected the Black community— but it is a disease that can be managed. According to a report from the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes is categorized as a chronic long-lasting condition that affects how the body […]
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Laura Crandon battled breast cancer and won– now she’s fighting for a healthcare system that considers Black women
By Torrence Banks, Special to the AFRO Laura Crandon was 47 when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. The hard lump she found during a routine self-exam in the shower came only five months after she had an inconclusive mammogram. The year was 2016. A year later, Crandon thought she had the disease defeated. […]
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Volunteers needed for World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo
By AFRO Staff Caring Communities, a nonprofit organization based in Maryland dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and their caregivers, is calling for volunteers to assist with its World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo. The annual event will be held April 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center in […]
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Commentary: Empowering women: Championing reproductive justice amidst abortion bans and Black maternal mortality
By Sylvia Ghazarian As we celebrate Women’s History Month focused this year on “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,” we pay tribute to the remarkable and courageous women who have tirelessly advocated for equity, diversity and inclusion in all facets of society. Among these champions are those who have dedicated their efforts to […]
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Know your numbers, reduce your risk of diabetes
On Diabetes Alert Day, Dr. Kwame Akoto reminds the African-American community to be proactive about their health and make healthy lifestyle choices to reduce their risk of developing diabetes.
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Advocates call for better wages and data collection for workers in care industry
Caring Across Maryland, a coalition of advocates, workers and patients in nursing homes, assisted living and home care, rallied in Annapolis to support key legislation that would enhance compensation and data collection across the state’s care landscape.
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Black veterans with PTSD may face a higher risk of rehospitalization after a stroke
Black veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder are more likely to be rehospitalized after a stroke than White veterans and Black veterans without PTSD, according to a new study published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.
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Baltimore’s health officer departs role
Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch has resigned as Baltimore County’s health officer, and Della Leister has been named the interim health officer and acting director.
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Black faith leaders seek innovative solutions to suicide in the Black and Brown communities
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer For centuries, church has been the pillar of the Black community with members and non members coming to the church and its leaders for solace, refuge, prayer and respite. With increasing rates of suidice among people of color and historical taboos and stigma surrounding suicide among Black people […]
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What you need to know about high blood pressure
Hypertension is a common condition that can lead to serious health complications if left untreated, and can be managed with lifestyle changes and medication, depending on the individual.
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VA announces expanded health services to address cancer among veterans
By Zenitha Prince, Special to the AFRO With an eye toward reducing cancer rates among U.S. veterans, the Department of Veteran Affairs recently announced new steps to expand preventive services, health care, and benefits for the more than 1 million veterans on its cancer care roster. The policies are offshoots of the Biden administration’s Cancer […]
