Breast Cancer Survivorship
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women, as well as the leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide. Once a patient is diagnosed, they are considered a ‘survivor.’ Survivorship begins at diagnosis…
Read moreYouth Substance Use & Prevention
The teen brain is in the process of maturing. In general, it’s more focused on rewards and taking risks than the adult brain. At the same time, teenagers push parents for greater freedom as teens begin…
Read moreStroke Awareness & Prevention
Stroke is a major cause of death and long-term disability worldwide. The Black community faces a higher incidence and mortality rate from strokes compared to other racial groups due to a variety of factors. Efforts to…
Read moreBreastfeeding Equity
Although rates of breastfeeding initiation in the United States have increased over time, rates of exclusive, sustained breastfeeding have remained low. This is especially true for infants of color and those from low-income households. Among children…
Read moreBreast Cancer Survivorship
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women, as well as the leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide. Once a patient is diagnosed, they are considered a ‘survivor.’ Survivorship begins at diagnosis…
Read moreSocial Justice
Social justice is a broad and evolving concept focused on creating a fair and just society and encompasses several key dimensions. Movements for social justice employ various strategies to achieve their goals. They also involve a…
Read moreAchieving Black Wealth
The Wall Street Journal reports that overall Black household wealth for college graduates in their 30s has fallen to $8,200 from about $50,400 three decades ago—largely due to the negative impact of student debt required to finance…
Read moreEqual Hope
A traumatic event is a shocking, scary, or dangerous experience that can affect someone emotionally and physically. The good news is that there are very effective ways to cope with and treat the stressful effects of…
Read moreProstate Cancer
Prostate cancer takes a harsher toll on Black men than other men, including other men of color. In fact, Black men are 50% more likely to develop prostate cancer in their lifetime and twice as likely to…
Read moreStroke and Diabetes Awareness and Prevention
Stroke is a major cause of death and long-term disability worldwide. Diabetes is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular complications, including stroke. People with diabetes have a 1.5–2 times higher risk of stroke compared with people…
Read moreChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4 -27-24
In the United States, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder or COPD affects nearly 16 million adults, and many more do not know they have it. More than half of those diagnosed are women. COPD is a major cause…
Read moreInfertility Awareness
Every human being has a right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. Individuals and couples have the right to decide the number, timing and spacing of their children. However,…
Read more