$15,000 prize recognizes nursing assistant who embodies MD Anderson’s core values of caring, integrity and discovery HOUSTON – The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has awarded Sheryl Harris, C.N.A., the Julie and Ben Rogers Award for Excellence in Patient Care. The annual award recognizes employees who consistently demonstrate excellence in their work and…
SACRAMENTO (September 20, 2019) – The American Lung Association applauds Governor Newsom for signing Senate Bill 210 by Senator Connie Leyva of Chino. The Lung Association views SB 210 as a major victory for cleaner air in California, and was proud to co-sponsor this important legislation along with the Coalition for Clean Air. SB 210…
Laboratory Director Dr. Errin Rider looked through the dust-covered windows at the newly installed steel beams poking up from the ground outside her office. The work is part of a $13.9 million expansion of the laboratory that Rider runs for Riverside University Health System-Public Health. “It’s not just an expansion of our capacity and capability,”…
LONG BEACH, Calif.—Sept. 17, 2019—SCAN Health Plan®, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage health plans, today announced the addition of CareMore Health to its provider network in Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties, effective Aug. 1, 2019. Building upon the organizations’ existing collaboration in Santa Clara County, the geographic expansion will offer…
One of California’s Newest Medical Schools Celebrates its Rising Structure Colton, CA – September 4, 2019 – California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) is celebrating a milestone for its new rising medical school building. Dignitaries and individuals who are central to the university’s founding will gather together to sign a steel beam that is…
WASHINGTON, DC, Aug 23 — Dementia, in general, and Alzheimer’s disease, in particular, have emerged as a clear and present danger for America’s aging population. And, this has many seniors scaring themselves every time they forget someone’s name, according to Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. “One of our members…
Nationwide(BlackNews.com) — Half of black American women report that they experience severe stress, while only a quarter of Caucasian women in the US report extreme stress. Research indicates that black women are also more likely to experience major depression and anxiety disorders, and Black women’s symptoms are more severe than those of their white counterparts….
(August 13, 2019) – Anyone living alone can now get access to a personal voice assistant that calls for help if you fall, reminds you to take your meds, plays your favorite music and interactive games, and connects you with family and friends without needing Wi-Fi or even a telephone. Visiting Angels, the nation’s leading…
The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program will be celebrating National Breastfeeding Month throughout the month of August. Several breastfeeding promotional activities will be taking place in the community such as milk bank drives and acknowledgment of breastfeeding mothers throughout the county. This year’s theme for…
BURLINGAME – CTA President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement today calling for immediate action to end the deadly gun violence epidemic that terrorizes our communities and threatens families indiscriminately nationwide: “Our words are not enough. Our combined thoughts and prayers do nothing to stop the seemingly endless plague of mass shootings and violence…
MORENO VALLEY, Ca.—When Hahnemann University Hospital suddenly announced its bankruptcy and imminent closure this summer, Dr. Michele Van Hal was among more than 570 resident physicians at the Philadelphia-based public teaching hospital who unexpectedly found themselves without an academic program to continue their training. “We were shocked. Everything was so tenuous. The hospital closed so…
APPLE VALLEY, Ca. (July 8, 2019) – Randall Castillo, a health care executive who began his career as a nursing assistant, will return next month to his native Southern California as chief executive of St. Mary Medical Center in the High Desert, Providence St. Joseph Health announced today. Castillo will join St. Mary on Aug….
California’s individual market will see a preliminary rate change of 0.8 percent in 2020, which is the lowest change since Covered California’s launch, due to new state affordability initiatives designed to lower costs and encourage enrollment. An estimated 922,000 people — including many middle-income Californians — will be eligible from a first-in-the-nation expansion of financial…
Chronic inflammation is associated with such diseases as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, and can harm people in numerous other ways, from painful joints to dental problems and aging skin. It can even disturb your slumber, since inflammation can impact the breathing airways during sleep, resulting in sleep apnea among other potential issues, says Dr….
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Live Natural, the company formally known as Alpha RX Plus which has successfully helped men control erectile dysfunction for 7 years, now has a new product on the market for women called Eve’s Alpha8. JR Scroggins, CEO of the company, says that he is proud as an African American owned company to…
Santa Ana, CA — A woman in California allegedly posed as a social worker and tried to kidnap a newborn baby from the mother. She reportedly surrendered to police after a video of her leaving the victim’s home went public. The mother said a woman, who said her name was Mayella Ortega, went to her…
Nationwide — Certified Wellness Coach and Aging Expert, Cassandra Hill, recently discussed reversing your health on The Studio with Damon Davis. Cassandra was diagnosed with systemic lupus in 2014. Her days consisted of constant pain and fatigue. She became fed up with the side effects of traditional medicine and was ready for change so she…
4 Ways To Ensure Your Lips Are Sealed Even a small child knows that people breathe through their noses. Except, of course, that little fact of anatomy isn’t always true. Often, people breathe through their mouths, unaware that this habit could be a sign of potential problems brewing. “In many cases, people breathe through their…
Family hangs on to hope and long-term medical care as the best medical option Dayton, OH — There was no more highly esteemed than the Moore family matriarch Blanche J. Moore when she was up and well. Into her early adult life, she suffered from mental illness and bouts of depression. A devout African American…
Medical marijuana is now legal in 33 states, but some have been slow to reap the economic benefits. Advocates say this is because of a long legislative and legal process that delays the rollout of legalization and results in numerous restrictions. “How the states regulate marijuana varies greatly,” says Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish (www.sarahleegossettparrish.com), a…
A 20-year-old Santa Barbara man who has been diagnosed with measles traveled through portions of Riverside County while he was contagious, prompting local health officials to notify local residents who may have been exposed to the illness. No cases have been confirmed in Riverside County, but health officials say the unidentified individual stopped at various…
*Community-based organizations and clinics will receive a total of $6.3 million in grant funding to help people enroll in quality health care coverage. *The 105 organizations reflect California’s diversity and will target populations that are hard to reach, uninsured and eligible for financial help through Covered California. *Approximately 89 percent of Californians live…
Congratulations — the moment you have worked so hard for is finally here! You are ready to walk across that stage, grab that diploma and begin the rest of your life. But life can be complicated, and it’s imperative to have the important things — like your health — covered. Graduation can mean coming off…
May is National Stroke Awareness Month WASHINGTON D.C.—This month, as millions of individuals and organizations join together to raise awareness on stroke and work to reduce the incidence of stroke, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) is spearheading the effort in Congress to increase stroke research funding and improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of stroke….
MAY 14, 2019 (LOS ANGELES) — Community Build, Inc. Case worker Tracee Jones knew something had to be done when she heard nine and ten-year-olds in her after school program discussing conspiracy theories surrounding the murder of Nipsey Hussle. The 33-year old Grammy-nominated rapper who collaborated with dozens of name artists like Kendrick Lamar, Drake,…