Health

Australian State Drug Court Program To Expand To Dubbo

The drug court rehabilitation program will be expanded to Dubbo, thanks to a $28 million injection from the state government. The post Australian State Drug Court Program To Expand To…

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Scientists Believe Constipation Can Be Early Sign Of Parkinson’s Disease

This common non-motor symptom could predate diagnosis of the neurological disease by up to 20 years.  The post Scientists Believe Constipation Can Be Early Sign Of Parkinson’s Disease appeared first…

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Inmates, Staff Worry About Care as Marion Prison Becomes One of Largest COVID Outbreaks in US

NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to state data that is updated daily, for Marion Correctional, as of May 1, staff members who reported positive results are 175; COVID-19 related staff deaths…

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Rep. Waters Stands with Amazon Workers

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I am proud to declare my strong and unwavering support for the unsung heroes of the coronavirus pandemic: our frontline workers. These hardworking men and women are…

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Nurse Tierra Norman Helps Keep Pandemic Frontline Strong

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Tierra Norman spent her teens in Inglewood and attended George Hale Middle School and El Camino Real High School.…

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Joe Biden’s Plan for Empowering Black America

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Biden said he plans to hold financial institutions accountable for discriminatory practices in the housing market, and he will restore the federal government’s power to enforce settlements…

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Coalition of Civil Rights Leaders Support CBC in Protecting Black Health

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Collectively, they argue that too often, insurance companies refuse to cover emergency services, and either patients are forced to pay bills they cannot afford, or hospitals are…

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COMMENTARY: As Trump Approvals Sink During COVID-19 Crisis Democrats Look to Take the U.S. Senate

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The U.S. Senate was seen as out of play in terms of Democrats taking over. But now, with the coronavirus crisis turning the economy and the culture…

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Black-Owned Businesses demand share of federal dollars as COVID-19 rages on

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Last week, the release of a second loan program to bolster businesses and revive the economy provides about $484 billion for small businesses, hospitals and additional testing.…

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COMMENTARY: Congressional Black Caucus: Prioritize Black People First! Word!

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Currently, Congress approved $450 billion more in the PPP 2 bill. For this bill we need Black congressional leadership to sing the words, “Say It Loud I’m…

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