By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer msayles@afro.com Edmondson Village residents are sounding off about plans for the Time Organization, located on Edmondson Avenue, to open a new methadone clinic. This clinic would be just 0.4 miles away from another methadone clinic, Heritage Treatment Centers, which also sparked community concern when it opened in a closely-situated […]
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#FaithWorks: Churches can fix food insecurity in Black Baltimore
By Rev. Dr. Heber Brown IIISpecial to the AFRO Feeding the hungry has been a cornerstone of the Christian church since the very beginning. In fact, long before nonprofit organizations and government agencies showed up on the scene to address hunger, churches had been in the fight for food security for many generations. From soup […]
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Black women take charge to fight for Black women’s health despite persistent disparities
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer As we move from Women’s History Month, observed in March, into International Black Women’s History Month, observed in April, the AFRO is honored to highlight women who are making moves on the medical front. Women are pillars of their family and the community. This month, we salute the […]
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Know the facts: advocates weigh in on self-administered rape kits
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer Rape. Sexual assault. To many people, the terms are likely interchangeable–Google both and you will find multiple unsettling definitions. If a sexual assault victim chooses to go to a hospital for treatment, they will be asked to consent to a sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE), also colloquially known […]
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Change your diet, change your life: how one Black man is taking control of his health
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO On March 2, Keith Person visited his doctor for his annual physical. He weighed in at 253. His blood pressure read 110/75, and his A1C was 5.9. Two months earlier, on January 1, the Pathway to Housing D.C. Peer Support Specialist tipped the scales at 275 pounds. His […]
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Further from coverage and closer to profit: health insurance giants must take accountability
By Jessica Ann Tyson As the incessant flu and covid outbreaks continue to plague the U.S. this winter season, it is not unheard of to take further precautions to keep your health in good shape. Whether that’s getting your flu shot, taking essential vitamins, or even washing your hands a few more times a day, […]
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Social Security Matters: are you prepared to maximize your benefits?
By Russell Gloor, AMAC and AMAC Foundation As the first quarter of 2023 comes to a close, the AFRO would like to give special attention to issues related to senior citizens and social security. In this week’s edition, we have included two pertinent questions about the planning and usage of social security benefits. Ask Rusty: […]
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Del. Diana Fennell, Prince George’s County legislator, celebrates one year of life since cancer diagnosis
By Patricia McDougall, Special to the AFRO On March 15 Delegate Diana Fennell (D- District 47A) celebrated as she marked one year since being diagnosed with breast cancer. The joy was celebrated at Fennell’s “I Survived Breast Cancer” Awareness event with friends, family, celebrities and distinguished guests, including legislators and elected officials.
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Top legislation that could potentially impact Maryland seniors
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com As the 2023 Maryland General Assembly winds down, here are the top legislation Maryland seniors should know about. SB351/HB760: Maryland Legal Services Corporation – Affordable Life, Wills, and Estate Planning for Seniors Grant Program SB 351 establishes the Affordable Life, Wills, and Estate Planning for Seniors Program in […]
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Disparities in diagnosis, treatment for African Americans with Alzheimer’s
By Kimberly Davis, The Atlanta Voice Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease can be a daunting proposition. With African Americans disproportionately affected by the disease, education and planning are essential. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, a neurocognitive disorder that involves the segments of the brain that control thought, […]
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Biden Administration calls for cap on insulin prices –pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly responds
By Deborah Bailey, Corresponding Editor During the 2023 State of the Union Address, President Joseph Biden called on Congress and America’s pharmaceutical companies to cap the price of insulin at $35 per month for the 30 million Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes and dependent on the drug to control their symptoms. “There are millions […]
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Harambee Conference stresses importance of mental health wellness for young Black men
By Tawanda W. Johnson, Special to the AFRO The high rate of Black youngsters taking their own lives is heart-rending. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, suicide rates among Black youth have risen faster than in other racial/ethnic group during the past two decades, with suicide rates in Black males, ages […]
