A medical student from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has made history in becoming the first Black woman doctor to be offered a highly coveted residency position in neurosurgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
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As a five year cancer survivor (three years ago) I decided to start a non-profit organization to assist women and their families while they go through chemotherapy, radiation and recovery.
When it comes to the updated COVID-19 vaccines, only about 1 in 4 American adults says they plan to get the shot, according to a new survey from the nonprofit health policy group KFF. Roughly another quarter of adults say they will probably get the shot.
New research shows how Black churches suffered during the pandemic. But these congregations also found unity where others were torn apart.
Black Americans are four times more likely to get kidney disease, but donât always know they have at-home treatment options.
Despite the high number of denials, many state Medicaid agencies reported that they did not routinely review the appropriateness of MCO denials.
The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), has once again granted accredited status to the Michael and Dianne Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center at Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Â
    Join Commissioner Lawrence âJabbowâ Martin for the 3rd Annual Pink Up Lauderhill event featuring Grand Marshal Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick! Letâs pedal through the streets of Lauderhill as a united force, standing strong for this cause.
Getting a good nightâs sleep plays a vital role in your overall health. Sleeping recharges your body and brain to help prepare and energize you for each new day. On the other hand, sleep deprivation can cause a slew of problems, including memory issues and an increased risk of car accidents.
    Youâre likely familiar with the famous five steps of grieving, but other models can explain the process humans go through after a loss. You may try to avoid some of these stages and skip to the end, but psychologists agree that grief is a long process we must fully experience. Whether your own experience comes in three stages or nine, most people will go through some form of these steps.