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 fast-casual restaurant committed to providing healthy, fresh and whole foods. The brother and sister duo decided to dive into entrepreneurship with the eatery after they […]
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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 System’s first-ever “One UMMS” unified effort to target new graduates from the state’s two-year schools and will be effective with graduates beginning in December. “As […]
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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 to be true. The 83-year-old spends her days teaching fitness classes and swimming lessons to members of her community when she’s not enjoying the company […]
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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 Africa — as scientists around the world raced to establish whether the new, mutant version of the coronavirus is more dangerous than previous ones. Dr. […]
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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 store or a fast food restaurant; it is not so easy for far too many people in this country and others around the globe. There […]
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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 with that tradition visionary leadership, Atiya Wells decided to add to the foundation of community and healthy living. In 2005 the program Walk with a […]
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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 advanced degrees; all while trying to maintain good health, personal hobbies and interests. It’s also a time of great change for her; there’s empty nest […]
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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 the world unites to continue the fight against deadly virus, in the United States; minorities are grappling with the pressure of yet another health concern […]
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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 with friends and loved ones. However, Dr. Greg Schranck, an infectious diseases specialist at the University of Maryland School of Medicine cautions that we aren’t […]
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Omicron: The new COVID variant
By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO A new COVID-19 variant has been identified and named Omicron. The new variant was reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) on Nov. 24 and was deemed a “variant of concern.” The organization gave the variant its name, Omicron, on Nov. 26. “Variants of concern” are those […]
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South African scientists brace for Covid wave propelled by omicron variant
By Andrew Meldrum The Associated Press Worried scientists in South Africa are scrambling to combat the lightning spread across the country of the new and highly transmissible omicron COVID-19 variant as the world grapples with its emergence. In the space of two weeks, the omicron variant has sent South Africa from a period of low […]
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Unveiled: Science Center’s new, $1 million human body exhibit sponsored by Hopkins
Maryland Science Center Unveils You — The Inside Story Sponsored by Johns Hopkins Medicine New hands-on human body exhibit supported by $1 million State of Maryland grant On Friday, November 19, the Maryland Science Center unveiled its new human body exhibit, You — The Inside Story, Sponsored by Johns Hopkins Medicine. The 12,000-square-foot experience features […]