Category: Health News

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 Chief Medical Officer (ACMO). Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Bourbeau-Medinilla will be responsible for the clinical aspects and physician alignment of ARMC’s…

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 Safety Net Institute. The recognition highlights ARMC’s innovative, measurable and equity-driven efforts to reduce the spread of communicable diseases through a strong partnership with the…

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 (ACS), a nationally renowned professional medical association.   This is the second consecutive year the Medical Center has been recognized for achieving meritorious outcomes for…

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 in principle on pharmaceutical pricing between the United States and the United Kingdom. In the historic U.S.-U.K. Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD), President Trump and Prime…

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 them. In its first ten months, California’s Live Beyond campaign reached an estimated 1.4 million youth and 1.6 million caregivers, raising awareness and encouraging positive…

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. Amyloidosis happens when an abnormal protein called amyloid builds up in the body’s tissues and organs. When this protein collects in the heart, it’s called…

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 NEW YORK, NY — Across the United States, overdose deaths decreased in 2024 by nearly 27% from the previous year—a massively positive development. But the…

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 57, Suzy suffered a stroke, which her doctors linked to her many years of smoking. It was then that she quit smoking and eventually shared…

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 staging a full-on rebellion. Bloating, cramping, and all-around discomfort become your new best friends. Do not stress, because there’s a sweet solution hiding in your…

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 Police Officer David Rose. CDC security led Secretary Kennedy on a tour of the Roybal Campus, pointing out shattered windows across multiple buildings, including the…

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 of Salmonella that has been linked to pistachio cream. One person has been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. Do not eat, sell, or…

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 Prevention (CDC) listed pregnancy as a condition that puts individuals at high risk for COVID-related complications. Moreover, health care experts have been encouraging annual COVID-19…

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.  Lung cancer develops when abnormal cells in the lungs grow uncontrollably, often causing severe health issues or death. While lung cancer symptoms may not always…

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 these health problems – is something called metabolic syndrome. If you didn’t know, metabolic syndrome is a growing health concern that disproportionately affects Black adults,…

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 to do with what you put in your body. Take dandruff, for example. Most would think it has something to do with a dry scalp…

 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 disease that impacts over 37 million adults in the US and is anticipated to impact 54.9 million adults nationwide by 2030. Black people are disproportionately…

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 mortality, including from neurodegenerative diseases and other health issues. Some studies suggest that the increased risk may be due to the industrial processing of foods…

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 you because of your age or you’ve felt the pressures to change your appearance as you age to appear younger (I’m talking to you gray…

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 new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). A seasoned media executive with nearly two decades of experience in digital innovation, Garrett steps into this role…

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 eczema, it just may be your new favorite piece of kitchen equipment. There is a clear link between eczema, your diet and what you consume…

 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 Landover. It had been nearly 18 months since she lost the 17-year-old to a fentanyl overdose. This day of remembrance is a stark reminder of…