Washington Informer Health: African American Wellness, Equity & Community Care

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Food Deserts Affect Health in Wards 7 and 8; Efforts Increase Food Security in Communities

by Tiasia Saunders November 1, 2024November 1, 2024

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ACA Marketplace Enrollment Opens with Expanded Options, Subsidies and New Protections

by Stacy M. Brown October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

Dr. Bryan Sackey poses in an alley next to a Ben’s Chill Bowl location in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 17, 2024. (Eden Harris/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Pharmacist Pilots Mental Health Virtual Platform to Address Disparities

by Eden Harris October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosted the annual National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, aimed to help prevent medication misuse among people and families nationwide. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Highlighting the Dangers of Prescription Misuse

by Lindiwe Vilakazi October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers Dr. Sophia George (pictured) and Dr. Matthew Schlumbrecht are leading an ambitious study focused on ovarian cancer treatment for women of African descent. (Courtesy photo)

Breaking Barriers: Ovarian Cancer Study Expanded to Africa

by Stacy M. Brown October 24, 2024October 24, 2024

Television host Ananda Lewis has made viral news, revealing that she has stage IV breast cancer and has taken controversial steps to save her life. (Courtesy of Ananda Lewis via Facebook)

The Uncertain Journey Of Battling Breast Cancer: Ananda Lewis Shares Her Cancer Journey

by Lindiwe Vilakazi October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

First lady Dr. Jill Biden announced $110 million in awards from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to fund research and development in women's health. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Announces $110 Million in Awards for Women’s Health Research Push

by Stacy M. Brown October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

**FILE** Black patients recovering from major surgery are less likely to receive a pain management approach proven to reduce opioid dependence, according to new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 annual meeting in Philadelphia. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Study Uncovers Disparities in Post-Surgical Pain Management for Black Patients

by Stacy M. Brown October 21, 2024October 22, 2024

**FILE** President Joe Biden announced a new Environmental Protection Agency rule that mandates the replacement of lead service lines across the nation within 10 years. (WI photo)

Biden Announces Nationwide Push for Lead Pipe Replacement, Prioritizing Underserved Communities

by WI Web Editor October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

Lourdine Jean-Francois, a holistic therapist and coach at Better Days Counseling LLC, acknowledges the potential of Black mental health professionals burning out and suggests ways to avoid it. While Black mental health professionals are critical, studies show they are facing particular challenges due to burnout. (Courtesy of Lourdine Jean-Francois via Facebook)

Black Therapists Face Increased Challenges

by Lindiwe Vilakazi October 9, 2024October 9, 2024