BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — A Trump-appointed federal judge has blocked a key rule that would have removed medical debt from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, dealing a harsh blow to struggling families already burdened by the high cost of health care, particularly Black Americans who carry a disproportionate share of that debt.
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Broward Health proudly welcomed 140 new residents and fellows, the largest Graduate Medical Education (GME) class in Broward Health’s 87-year history, during a White Coat Ceremony held at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. Each doctor received their white coats, an emblem of their entry into the medical profession.
Living with Alzheimer’s disease can be both challenging and frightening. However, stories of resilience and hope can inspire those in similar situations. One such story is that of Arthur Ronald Gooden, known as Ron to his loved ones. A former community college professor, Ron’s experience highlights the significant impact of early detection.
The global recommendation – issued Monday at the International AIDS Conference in Kigali, Rwanda – comes about a month after the US Food and Drug Administration approved lenacapavir as a twice-yearly injection for the prevention of the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV. Lenacapavir had been approved in 2022 to treat certain HIV infections and, in trials for prevention, itwas found to dramatically reduce the risk of infection and provide almost total protection against HIV.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — While movement looks different for infants than it does for older children — focusing more on exploration and natural development — it’s important to incorporate opportunities for movement as early as possible to support healthy growth, motor skill development, and brain development.
Holy Cross Health celebrated the blessing and unveiling of the Jon & Helaine Ayers Rehabilitation Center with a special dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting.
The Broward Regional Health Planning Council (BRHPC) proudly names Jasmin D. Shirley, DHL, MSPH, as its 2024–2025 Leader of the Year. Ms. Shirley currently serves as the Program Director for the Centralized Intake and Eligibility Determination (CIED) Program, a critical initiative supporting individuals living with HIV.
Chances are, you have a friend, coworker, or relative who is currently caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. With over six million Americans living with the disease and diagnoses rising steadily every year, especially among younger individuals, Alzheimer’s is no longer something only associated with advanced age. More and more, families are facing this heartbreaking diagnosis earlier than they ever expected.
While the music community continues to mourn the untimely death of Outlawz member Young Noble — who was only 47 at the time of his death on July 4 — it’s his cause of death that reveals a scary trend seen amongst Black men. The rapper.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The bill also represents the biggest cut in Medicare in history and is a threat to the health care coverage of over 15 million people. The spending in Trump’s signature legislation also opens the door to a second era of over-incarceration in the U.S.