Category: Health
Valley Fever Cases in California Remain High
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in collaboration with local health departments, is reminding the public and healthcare providers that Valley fever cases typically peak in the fall. Since 2014, there has been a steady increase in the number of Valley fever cases in California. In 2018, more than 7,500 Valley fever…
Will Smith’s Doctor Removes Dangerous Pre-Cancerous Polyp From His Colon
After turning 50 this year, Will Smith set out to do a lot of things that he’s never done before. Some things like driving in NASCAR, going around the world and conquering his fears by skydiving over the Grand Canyon. Sounds crazy right? Well, another thing that Will did this year actually could have potentially…
Sean “Diddy” Combs Turns 50, Life After Death
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…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sounding the alarm as the 2019–2020 flu season is Escalating FAST
Local employers are scrambling to keep their offices flu-free. Unfortunately, many workers who come to work sick pass along germs at the office, which becomes a breeding ground for disease. Studies indicate the average adult brings their fingers to the nose, mouth or eyes about 16 times per hour, and germs thrive on human touch….
4 Natural Flu “Shots” For Sinus Problems
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…
More Heart Valve Patients May Choose Minimally Invasive Procedure
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 Begins Statewide Marketing and Outreach Campaign to Promote Open Enrollment for 2020 and Launches New Television Ads to Promote State Subsidies
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…
Deadly and dangerous — Healthcare in America
NNPA NEWSWIRE — How about facing each day without knowing if medical care is even available for your family? How about having to postpone necessary care and forego preventive care — such as childhood immunizations and routine check-ups? How about no regular doctor, limited or no access to prescriptions, and only seeking medical attention when…
BPRW) Ross University School of Medicine and Oakwood University partner to increase physician diversity in the US
(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…
Shaq Promotes Heart Health at Spirit of the Heart Gala
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,…
Program Helps African American Parents And GrandParents Get Enrolled For Federal Health Coverage
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….
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period Especially Important For Seniors
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…
Does Your Doctor’s Race Matter? New York City Dermatologist Announces the Relaunch of a Black Doctor Search Engine
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…
SCAN Health Plan Earns Medicare CMS 4.5-Star Rating for Third Consecutive Year
Not-for-Profit Named One of the Best Medicare Advantage Insurance Companies in California by U.S. News & World Report LONG BEACH, Calif.—Oct. 21, 2019—SCAN Health Plan®, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, has earned a 4.5-star rating* on a five-point scale from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the third…
County announces childhood lead poisoning awareness campaign
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…
How Do-It-Yourself Braces Can Leave Gaps In Treatment
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…
Todd Walthall named Chief Operating Officer of Blue Shield of California with New Executive Changes to Support Growth and Customer Experience
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…
Young Black Patient Dies After More Than12 Hours Of Torture In A North Carolina Hospital ER
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Dorothy Newbern, a distraught mother from North Carolina, continues her six year battle revealing the details of her only child’s cruel 12 plus hour hospital ER visit. Shortly after her 33-year old son, Curtis Newbern III, called her complaining of a sudden onset of excruciating head pain (like thunder and lightning going…
Leyva Bill Protecting Hospital Patients Signed Into Law
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…
The California Wellness Foundation Launches Sexual Health Toolkit for Black Women
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…
Reported Sexually Transmitted Diseases Reach Epidemic levels in California
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today released final data on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in California in 2018. According to the data, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia cases are continuing to increase throughout California and are at the highest levels in 30 years. Particularly concerning, the number of congenital syphilis cases was…
San Bernardino Community Invited to a Sickle Cell Forum And Panel Discussion
This year, Assemblymember Eloise Reyes supported a huge win for our District which included funding of over $14,000,000 to establish a network of sickle cell disease centers in local health jurisdictions across the state which include the city of San Bernardino! To discuss the next steps of this milestone and to learn more about the…
California’s Adolescent Birth Rate Continues to Decline
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…
Riverside County residents offered free flu shots Oct. 8 as part of public health drill in Indio
Riverside County health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated against influenza by taking part in a free flu shot clinic that is part of a public health exercise. The flu shot clinic is planned from 9 a.m. until noon on Oct. 8 at the Indio Senior Center, 45-700 Aladdin St., Indio. “If a…
Rogers Award honors Sheryl Harris, C.N.A., for excellence in patient care
$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…
