health

Martin Center celebrates 50 years of service to sickle cell patients

INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease. The…

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Black Maternal Health Crisis Prompts Politicians, Providers To Act

THE AFRO — One previous cesarean section, a five-page written plan outlining post-delivery care for her oldest child and around 12…

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Governor Signs Bradford Bill on Insurance Diversity

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 534, authored by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena).…

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Despite Challenges of Sickle Cell Disease, Cameron Thedford Inspires

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — When others seem to be having a bad day, Cameron Thedford, a 20-year-old University of Alabama at…

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Seeking to help people at greatest risk from climate change

BLACK VOICE NEWS — Californians have faced droughts, heat waves, wildfires and other climate-fueled crises that seem to break records every…

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Millions of diabetes patients are missing out on Medicare’s nutrition help

LOUISIANA WEEKLY — The estimated 15 million Medicare enrollees with diabetes or chronic kidney disease are eligible for the benefit,…

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D.C. Has Nation’s Second-Lowest Uninsured Rate: Census Bureau

WASHINGTON INFORMER — The Census Bureau released this week its annual report on health insurance coverage, showing that while nearly…

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Maryland Communities and D.C. Receive Youth Homelessness Grants

THE AFRO — Baltimore, Prince George’s County and the District of Columbia are among 23 communities receiving a total of…

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Nation’s Largest Teachers Unions, Others, Prepare for Climate Change Summit

NNPA NEWSWIRE — UN Officials have called climate change the defining issue of this generation. "The Summit will present practical…

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Soul Steppers keep pace with themselves on regular walks

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — When you see a member of the L.A. Soul Steppers stepping through the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza…

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