(Washington, DC) December 26, 2019 – According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 30% of African American adults with mental illness are treated yearly compared to the overall U.S. average of 43%. But there is reason to believe that the numbers are even lower than that. What isn’t debatable is the need for…
I’ve worked in the mental health field for about five years, and in those five years I’ve worked in different treatment settings, with different populations, and had my fair share of treating and supporting people who suffer from depression and suicidal thoughts. In most cases, these clients have had debilitating symptoms that have resulted in…
Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up to a cup of tea. Not just any tea, a delicious healthy winter tea. What makes a winter tea healthy, you ask? A tea that is full of germ-fighting power and tastes like a snow daydream. It’s a tea that can do a lot more than make…
Sore, itchy throat? Head full of thick gunk? Body aches got you stuck in the fetal position? Chances are, you’re coming down with something – nasty! Fortunately for you, the sudden onset of cold and flu-like symptoms such as headache, chills, severe muscle aches, runny nose, fever, and profound fatigue don’t have to put a…
Schizophrenia is a tough condition to wrap our minds around. This is especially true in the Black community, where we tend to avoid tough conversations. Chances are you know someone who is struggling with their mental health and they may even be dealing with a schizophrenia diagnosis. You probably want to understand the condition better…
I’m sure we’ve all seen that viral video of supermodel Naomi Campbell going in aboard a flight with disinfectant wipes just before she sat down for take-off. Most found it hilarious while others found Campbell’s actions necessary. Traveling sick? You may need to take a page out of Naomi’s travel book and take some of…
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health (DPH) has updated HealthStat, an open performance website that measures what the department is doing to keep San Bernardino communities healthy. HealthStat is about “Measuring What Matters” and to showcase to the public how well DPH is performing through the use of data and stories. “It’s a…
Does that healthy summer glow seem to be fading? Although the cool, crisp air may feel refreshing, it’s actually dry. Dry air can rob your skin of its natural oil and moisture, giving you an unwanted ashy, flaky look. Well, what can you do to avoid looking like a real-life snowman? Follow these 5 tips!…
We know how frustrating it is to sit in the nail salon for hours, painstakingly waiting until your manicurist has completed your full set before looking down and realizing that you’ve smudged your nails. Powder dip manicures — one of Pinterest’s top trends for 2019 — boast long-lasting manicures that won’t crack or smudge. This…
Annual Tradition Spanning 27 Years Delivers Hot Meals to Isolated Older Adults in Southern California LONG BEACH, Calif.—Nov. 19, 2019—SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, will deliver more than 2,100 turkey dinners with all the trimmings to senior residents throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties on…
Sean Combs, Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy…whatever you want to call him, you have to call him successful. Love him or hate him, Diddy is an incredible example of how a persistent, obsession-like approach to business growth can create amazing results. At age 50, he often offers advice and motivation to the masses. And, he…
Breathe freely again by clearing blocked passageways and easing sinus pressure. Try any one of these shot drinks to ease the symptoms and fight the virus: 1. Apple Cider Slammer Apple cider vinegar is just that, a type of vinegar made from apple cider. This ‘Slammer’ contains beta-carotene, which according to the Mayo Clinic possesses…
Since August, when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a minimally invasive heart valve procedure for an expanded group of patients with aortic stenosis, Raj Makkar, MD, vice president of Cardiovascular Innovation and Intervention at Cedars-Sinai, says many more patients are opting for the procedure known as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). With this…
Covered California is beginning its statewide marketing and outreach campaign to educate consumers about the open enrollment period for 2020 and the new state subsidies that are available for the first time. New television ads titled “You Shouldn’t Have To,” will begin airing today and focus on the idea that consumers should not have to…
(Black PR Wire) HUNTSVILLE, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– African Americans make up only six percenti of U.S. physicians. With the goal of driving diversity among U.S. physicians, Oakwood University and Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) announced a new agreement to help more African Americans attend medical school. The agreement was signed Thursday, October 24, at Oakwood’s…
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) recently hosted its 10th Annual Spirit of the Heart Awards Gala. Their special guest and honorary chair was NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal. The four-time NBA Champion partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine senior associate dean of clinical and transitional research Elizabeth Ofili, MD,…
Children over the age of 30 are encouraged to help their parents and grandparents get enrolled for Medicare, a federal health insurance program. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Open healthcare enrollment started on October 15th, and the deadline is already fast approaching. Sadly, many African Americans are not taking advantage of the Medicare options available to them….
Nationwide — Changes in Medicare that begin January 1, 2020 add special significance to this year’s Medicare Open Enrollment for area seniors. Open Enrollment begins on Tuesday, October 15 and runs through Friday, December 7. During this time millions of seniors are given an opportunity to reassess their coverage and consider options for the coming…
FindaBlackDoctor.com provides a platform to find practicing Black doctors and dentists New York, NY — FindaBlackDoctor.com is a free internet service that allows the public to locate U.S. based African-American physicians, as well as dentists, podiatrists, clinical psychologists, and other health care providers. It originally launched in 2005 to much acclaim as it was one…
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health (DPH) will commemorate Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 20-26. The theme this year is “Dust and dirt with lead can hurt. Keep kids away from lead where they play.” The week-long campaign will educate families and community members about ways to prevent lead poisoning and the…
In an age when consumers are looking for ways to reduce costs and gain convenience, direct-to-consumer orthodontics have increased in popularity. But in some cases, bypassing traditional orthodontic care for mail-order/do-it-yourself aligners can cause problems, dental professionals say. And legislation in California was passed recently with those issues in mind. The bill includes measures designed…
LOS ANGELES (October 7, 2019) – Blue Shield of California has named Todd Walthall as the nonprofit health plan’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) as part of a number of strategic organizational moves to enhance services to its plan members and position itself to drive health reform and growth initiatives. The new COO role will oversee…
SB 227 Empowers CDPH to Enforce Nurse Staffing Ratio Requirements SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 227, a bill by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) to protect patient safety and reinforce nurse staffing ratio requirements in California. Specifically, SB 227 will require the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to conduct unannounced visits…
LOS ANGELES – Black women throughout California are being invited to “sip some tea” (share the latest news), via an innovative public awareness campaign and toolkit that combines sexual health tips, empowering messages and an interactive tour of one’s body. The Upspoken campaign and RoyalTea toolkit is funded by The California Wellness Foundation and developed…
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced that California’s adolescent birth rate (ABR) continues to decline. A new state report indicates a record low of 13.9 births per 1,000 females between the ages of 15 and 19. Those numbers reflect an 11.5 percent decline between 2016 and 2017. Declining rates can…