Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katherine Bourbeau-Medinilla, M.D., to the newly established senior executive position of Chief Population Health Officer (CPHO) and Associate … Read More
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center has been awarded the 2025 Quality Leader Award for Population Health by the California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems and the California Health Care … Read More
MORENO VALLEY, CA (Nov. 26, 2025) – Riverside University Health System – Medical Center (RUHS – MC) was recognized for providing exceptional surgical care by the American College of Surgeons … Read More
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Commerce, the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and the Department of Health and Human Services issued the following statements announcing an agreement … Read More
What You Need to Know: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are common, as nearly three out of five people have experienced at least one ACE—yet most people have never heard of … Read More
Heart failure is a serious condition — but sometimes, what looks like ordinary heart failure is actually something else entirely. One condition that often flies under the radar is amyloidosis. … Read More
Charlotte and Las Vegas are the Latest Cities to Join Campaign to Prevent Overdose Deaths in Black Communities Press Briefing on October 1st to Share Campaign Impact and Promote Expansion … Read More
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Suzy Ellis, a participant in CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers® campaign and devoted mother, voracious reader, and entrepreneur. At the age of … Read More
Honey: The Ultimate Gut Healer Alright, picture this: you’re relaxing at home after a night of indulgence, maybe one too many tacos or slices of pizza. Suddenly, your gut starts … Read More
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited the CDC headquarters in Atlanta today in response to Friday’s tragic gunfire attack that claimed the life of DeKalb County … Read More
Diseases readily passed from one person to another are contagious, communicable, or infectious. It’s possible that some infections may spread via casual contact. For instance, the measles virus may remain … Read More
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/pistachiocream-06-25/index.html Key Points: Four people in two states have gotten sick with the same strain … Read More
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women. The Centers for Disease Control and … Read More
Did you know that more people die from lung cancer than from colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined? Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. … Read More
We’ve all heard terms like ‘obese’ or ‘overweight,’ but it turns out… these are just symptoms of the problem. The real issue – the heart and source of many of … Read More
When you look at your hair–how healthy or unhealthy it is–many people look at what you put on it. But in actuality, the health of your hair has a lot … Read More
The National Medical Association (NMA), representing the interests of the 50,000 African American physicians in the U.S., has issued the following advisory regarding diabetes awareness: Diabetes is a major chronic … Read More
A high intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is associated with an increased risk of early death. Studies have shown a correlation between UPF consumption and a higher risk of all-cause … Read More
In a cancel culture where there’s zero tolerance for prejudice, at least one form of discrimination appears to be alive and well: ageism. Whether you have personally experienced someone discounting … Read More
CHICAGO, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BlackDoctor.org (BDO), the nation’s leading health and wellness destination for people of color, proudly announces the appointment of Akinwole (Aki) Garrett, MBA, as its … Read More
This is your sign to purchase a juicer. Yup, it’ll be one of your best investments yet. Not only is it convenient and provides healthier alternatives but if you have … Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – On December 8th, the air was crisp as Kimberly Douglas, of Bowie, MD, made her way to her son Bryce’s gravestone in National Harmony Memorial Park in … Read More
Whether you’re too busy, trying to lose weight or are just not genuinely hungry, there’s really no good reason to skip breakfast. In fact, new research has found that not … Read More
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that primarily affects Black American communities in the United States, though it can occur in any racial or ethnic group. Individuals … Read More
CDPH is providing waivers, adding flexibility, and expanding support for those impacted by wildfires What You Need to Know: The California Department of Public Health is expanding ways in which … Read More