Lindiwe Vilakazi Archives - Page 6 of 26 - The Washington Informer

**FILE** Mental health therapist and life coach Jay Barnett, seen here at a mental health event in May, delivered the keynote address during the second annual APA MOORE Equity in Mental Health Youth Summit. (WI photo)

D.C. Teens Gather for the American Psychiatric Association’s Youth Summit

by Lindiwe Vilakazi August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Safe Practices for a Healthy School Year: Preparing Children to Protect Their Health

by Lindiwe Vilakazi August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Gather Grounded Midwifery is the first Black-owned birthing center in Central Virginia. (Courtesy photo via Instagram)

Improving The Welfare of Black Maternal Mental Health

by Lindiwe Vilakazi August 7, 2024September 30, 2024

Words Beats & Life hosted “DMV Made: A Culture & Wellness Festival” on the National Mall on July 27. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Words, Beats & Life Highlights Intersectionality of the Arts, Mental Wellness on the National Mall

by Lindiwe Vilakazi July 31, 2024August 1, 2024

Dr. Yolanda Holmes, a board-certified dermatologist and surgeon in the Washington, D.C., area emphasized the importance of Black Americans caring for their skin. (Courtesy photo)

Clarifying Common Misconceptions: Black Americans Must Protect Their Skin Too

by Lindiwe Vilakazi July 17, 2024July 18, 2024

**FILE** A mother and baby attend the 2022 Maternal and Infant Health Summit at the Washington Convention Center in D.C. (WI photo)

Addressing Maternal Health Disparities East of the River

by Lindiwe Vilakazi July 2, 2024October 1, 2024

John Manirakiza, a farmer in Prince George's County, Maryland, learned the importance of regular health checkups and prioritizing mental health. (Courtesy photo)

Men’s Health and the Concerning Disparities Among Black Men

by Lindiwe Vilakazi June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

**FILE** People of all ages participate in the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Washington, D.C. A new study reveals two Maryland counties have the highest rates for Alzheimer’s in the country. (WI photo)

Maryland Counties Rank High in Alzheimer’s Prevalence Nationwide

by Lindiwe Vilakazi June 18, 2024August 30, 2024

Twelve-year-old Kendric Cromer has become the first person in the country to undergo a federally approved stem cell gene therapy designed to cure sickle cell disease. (Courtesy photo)

Groundbreaking Treatment Makes Way for Sickle Cell Patients

by Lindiwe Vilakazi June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) Executive Director Tracie Jade Jenkins, Actor Lamman Rucker, actress and BLHF founder Taraji P. Henson, Dr. Anita Phillips, and the Rev. Tony Lee in a panel during the “Can We Talk? 2024 Symposium” at the Gaylord National Harbor on May 31. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Can We Talk 2024 Symposium Makes Discussing Mental Health Cool, Accessible

by Micha Green and Lindiwe Vilakazi June 4, 2024June 5, 2024