Category: Health
‘Black Men in White Coats’ Are Inspiring Black Boys to Become Doctors Too!
Dallas, TX — Dr. Dale Okorodudu, an African-American doctor and the founder of Black Men in White Coats, aims to make an impact on the world by helping develop future leaders in medicine. He recently organized a youth summit with a goal to inspire Black boys to pursue the career of becoming a doctor as…
Pregnancy Expert Dr. Linda Burke Wins ACOG Scholarship To Lobby On Capitol Hill
Orlando, FL (BlackNews.com) — Dr. Linda Burke, board-certified OB-GYN physician, author and blogger, travels to Washington, D.C. in March of 2019 to lobby on Capitol Hill for women’s health. Her passion, advocacy and exceptional clinical acumen earned her a full scholarship to attend the 37th Annual Congressional Leadership Conference, the President’s Conference in Washington, DC…
Hypertension Study Based in African-American Barbershops Honored
The Clinical Research Forum Names Study Led by the Late Ronald G. Victor, MD, One of the Year’s Top Clinical Research Achievements LOS ANGELES (March 4, 2019) — The Clinical Research Forum recognized the Cedars-Sinai’s Smidt Heart Institute with a 2019 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award today for its study aimed at developing a…
Teeth-Whitening Products Could Cause Bigger Problems Than Yellow Teeth
Are you thinking that your teeth don’t look nearly as white as the movie stars you see? If so, perhaps you’re thinking about purchasing one of those over-the-counter teeth- whitening products. But buyer beware: Cosmetic teeth-whitening is a $3.2 billion-dollar industry that is not regulated by the Food And Drug Administration because it is considered…
Bothered By Chronic Pain? Its Source May Surprise You
Pain that lingers or worsens is usually a signal to see a doctor. Medical professionals, however, don’t always diagnose the problem correctly in the initial visit. Chronic pain sufferers, in particular, may want to get a second opinion. Researchers at Johns Hopkins have reported that 40 to 80 percent of chronic-pain patients are misdiagnosed. Being…
California Counties Encouraged to Apply for Mental Health Wellness Grants
Application Deadline is Fast Approaching SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced today the availability of $27.3 million in mental health wellness grants for children and youth. This competitive grant program funds facility acquisition, construction and/or renovation, equipment acquisition, and applicable program startup or expansion costs for crisis residential treatment facilities, crisis stabilization facilities,…
4-Year Old Girl From Texas Sadly Dies From the Flu
Garland, TX — The family of Ashanti Grinage, a 4-year old girl from Texas, is mourning her sudden death reportedly caused by a flu virus. Ashanti’s death is the first recorded pediatric flu-related death this season in Dallas County, Texas. Ashanti, who didn’t have any underlying medical conditions, began showing symptoms related to colds on…
Senator Leyva Reintroduces Legislation Improving Hospital Patient Safety
SB 227 Ensures Hospitals Follow Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Regulations SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) reintroduced legislation that will protect patient safety and reinforce nurse staffing ratio requirements in California. Sponsored by SEIU California, SEIU Local 121RN and United Nurses Associations of California / Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC / UHCP), SB…
Black Doctor Launches 1st Annual Heart-to-Heart Red Carpet Affair for National Heart Health Awareness Month
Washington, DC — Heart Disease is the #1 killer of women in the US. African American women in the US are twice likely to have a stroke than Caucasian women, and African American women die at a younger age from Heart Disease than any other ethnicity. On Friday, February 22, 2019 from 6pm-9pm for National…
New AbBo-Owned Health & Wellness System Focuses on ange of Motion, Flexibility, and Natural Body Alignment Using Stretch
Denver, CO — Aging is inevitable. The aging process is a part of life that leads most to anticipate aches, pain, stiffness, and even arthritis. Our bodies can be conditioned to offset the progressive physical discomfort, if and when we decide to be consistent. MentFlexX is a science of meditative stretch and isolated flexing techniques…
86-Year Old Woman Loses 120 Pounds by Changing Her Diet and Taking 3,000 Daily Steps in Her Apartment
St. Louis, MO — Jessica Slaughter, an 86-year old grandmother from Missouri who suffered from obesity when she was young, has discovered her own successful formula for weight loss. Since she became vegan and has been taking 3,000 steps in her apartment daily, she lost 120 pounds and felt healthier than she had ever been!…
SEIU Local 2015 & Agua Caliente Clippers Partnered To Host Caregiver Night On Saturday, January 19 At Game Against The Stockton Kings
San Bernardino County — SEIU 2015, California’s long term care union representing 385,000 nursing home and home care workers, and the Agua Caliente Clippers partnered to host Caregiver Night on Saturday, January 19 when the Agua Caliente Clippers played the Stockton Kings at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario. The event was the first time…
New App Displays What Original Medicare Covers
Newest eMedicare Tool Provides Valuable Information to Mobile Users Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a new app that gives consumers a modernized Medicare experience with direct access on a mobile device to some of the most-used content on Medicare.gov. The new “What’s Covered” app lets people with Original Medicare, caregivers…
Riverside Community Health Foundation Announces Four New Board Members!
(Riverside, CA) January 25, 2019 – Riverside Community Health Foundation (RCHF) announces the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees, as well as the new Board Chair for 2019. Joining the Board of Trustees are Ben Johnson II, Cyndi Nolasco, Jonathan R. O’Connell, Micah Tokuda and the new Board Chair, Craig Marshall,…
Riverside’s Cancer Resource Center, “The Pink Ribbon Place,” Provides A Support Group for Women Impacted By Ovarian Cancer!
(Riverside, CA) – January 29, 2019 – “I came tonight to find other women who have experienced the same things I am going through, emotionally and physically,”shared Coni Acquavella. I am leaving tonight with a sense of positivity which you have to have to get through this.” The American Cancer Society estimates that over 22,000…
Helping Poor and Disadvantaged Kids Overcome Stuttering
Charleston, SC (BlackNews.com) — In an effort to empower children from poor and disadvantaged families overcome stuttering, a Charleston woman has launched a new foundation that is setting out to transform these kids’ lives, making them more confident and successful in life. Sherrikka Myers, who grew up stuttering and later overcame it, says Every 1…
My Patient Rights Reminds Californians of New Law Requiring Co-Prescribing of Overdose Reversal Drugs to Combat Opioid Crisis
Sacramento, Calif. – My Patient Rights and the California Chronic Care Coalition are reminding Californians to make sure that they and their family members are aware of a new law that takes another step in addressing the opioid crisis. This law states that prescribers of pain-relieving opioids must also offer a prescription for the opioid-overdose…
Influenza Activity is Increasing throughout California
It’s not too late to get vaccinated SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced that influenza activity is increasing throughout California. Health officials encourage Californians to get vaccinated. “It is important to get vaccinated now if you have not done so already,” said CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer Dr….
New Scholarship Supports American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Mission to Increase Diversity in Health Care
Two medical students awarded for standout participation in the Academy’s Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program SAN FRANCISCO – Jan. 2, 2019 – The American Academy of Ophthalmology and National Medical Fellowships today announced the recipients of a new scholarship that supports the mission of both organizations to provide more opportunities to underrepresented minority students pursuing medical…
Black Woman Who Could Have Been Released for $30 Dies After Spending 150 Days in Custody
San Antonio, TX — Janice Dotson-Stephens, a 61-year old Black woman, died while in custody five months after being arrested for misdemeanor charges, in which she could have been released on bond for only $30. Her family, who didn’t know that she had been in jail until she died, is suing the authorities involved, claiming…
Covered California Reminds Consumers to Enroll by Midnight for Jan. 1 Coverage
Consumers who sign up and select a plan by midnight on Dec. 21 will have their coverage start on Jan. 1, 2019. · Covered California’s open-enrollment period continues through Jan. 15. Customers who sign up between Dec. 21 and Jan. 15 will have their coverage start on Feb. 1. SACRAMENTO, Calif. —…
Former President Obama Makes Surprise Visit to Children’s Hospital in Washington, DC
Washington, DC — Former U.S. President Barack Obama surprised young patients at Children’s National Hospital in Northwest Washington on Wednesday. He visited the kids and delivered some toys as presents. “We had a chance to talk to some of the wonderful kids and their families at a time that is obviously tough to folks,” Obama…
EMT Placed on Unpaid Leave For Making Racist Remarks About Black Patients
Patrick County, VA — Alex McNabb, an Emergency Medical Technician in Virginia who has made several racist remarks about his Black patients on his neo-Nazi podcast, has been suspended without pay… but not fired! Black residents in the area say they are worried they might be mistreated if they receive care from such a racist…
6 Tips To Help Those In Recovery Avoid Alcohol During The Holidays
The holidays are a time for family and friends to gather and share laughs, memories – and perhaps a drink or two. But for people recovering from an addiction, all that alcohol often present at special events can be worrisome. “Holiday parties are when many alcoholics fall off the wagon,” says John Collopy, author of…
Covered California’s Dec. 15 Enrollment Deadline Nears for Health Coverage Starting Jan. 1
It’s open enrollment time for millions of Californians who’ve enjoyed health insurance and quality medical care through the Affordable Care Act. And Covered California, the state agency that administers the law, once again is leading the charge to get people signed up. “The Affordable Care Act is now irrevocably woven into the fabric of America,”…
