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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

by AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

Liz Jones (center), stands with volunteers and partners at a New Year's celebration in front of Elmira's Market, passing out free black-eyed peas and greens. (Courtesy of Liz Jones)

Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Families: A Q&A with Liz Jones of Greenwithin

by Kayla Benjamin March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, individuals experiencing homelessness are facing mental illness, alcohol and substance use disorder, heart and lung disease, and diabetes. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Managing Mental Health While Homeless

by Lindiwe Vilakazi March 1, 2023November 30, 2023

Students from CUNY School of Medicine meet with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. (Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

Discussing Black Health as Black History Month Wraps Up

by Lindiwe Vilakazi March 1, 2023November 30, 2023

February is American Heart Month. According to the CDC, Black adults are among those bearing the highest burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the health-related consequences in the nation. (Stock photo/Storyblock)

The Rising Concern of Heart Health in Black Adults

by Lindiwe Vilakazi February 22, 2023November 30, 2023

Courtesy of dea.gov

The Deadly Wave of Fentanyl Hits Blacks and Seniors

by Lindiwe Vilakazi February 15, 2023November 30, 2023

Courtesy of medicine.howard.edu

Historic African American Achievements in Health: A Few Key Moments

by Kayla Benjamin February 8, 2023February 8, 2023

Dr. Akmal Muwwakkil, founder of "Dr. Akmal Speaks," the Energy Institute of Healing Arts and Healen Arts Wellness Studio, emphasizes the importance of healing as opposed to curing patients. (Courtesy photo)

Prioritizing Gut Health as the Key to Overall Wellness

by Micha Green February 8, 2023February 8, 2023

The Fight Against Postpartum Depression

by Lindiwe Vilakazi February 8, 2023November 30, 2023

doctor checking the temperature of a man

Patient Engagement and Cultural Sensitivity Across Health Care Spaces

by Lindiwe Vilakazi January 25, 2023November 30, 2023