…experienced major complications. As a result, Richmond was unable to join any TV series as a regular. The diagnoses led to Richmond becoming a spokesperson for early detection of cancer in his last years. In an interview with CBS, Richmond commented to the general public: […]
Community members are invited to join doctors and dietitians from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Sean Russell of SoFlo Vegans, and bands from Dillard High School and Northeast High School at History Fort Lauderdale at noon on Oct. 29 for a FREE Let’s Beat (the Drum for) Breast Cancer rally during the SoFlo Vegans UNITE is a monthly gathering to share the message that eating a plant-based diet can be powerful preventive medicine for breast cancer. […]
When you meet Cassandra Caldwell, there is no denying that this spunky breast cancer survivor has a passion for life. Just three days after throwing herself a triumphant celebration of life party with more than 120 of her closest friends in attendance, she shared her challenging 14-month journey from breast cancer diagnosis to remission. […]
After a two-year fight, the Florida Department of Health will release more data about COVID-19 and pay $152,500 in legal fees and costs, according to a settlement released Monday by plaintiffs in the case. The settlement will require the department to post weekly data about vaccination counts, case counts and deaths by county, age group, gender, and race. The Florida Center for Government Accountability and state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando, filed a lawsuit Aug. 30, 2021, and alleged that the department violated the state’s public-records law by turning down requests for daily COVID-19 data. […]
Parents can present many joys and challenges. Parents may need help facing those challenges, Because they can be hard to handle, Remember parents are their children’s first teachers to prepare them for their challenges. As the child grows there are many things parents can do to help their child. Parents are just like healthcare workers on the frontline they support, supervise, and teach, they make sure their children are safe and help them receive the education they need. […]
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. […]
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 don’t always know they have at-home treatment options. […]
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