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Black Healthcare Heroes: Celebrating Black Nurses On The Front Lines

May 22, 2024 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

The profession began to change when Mary Eliza Mahoney became the first Black nurse to graduate from nursing school and be professionally licensed. Since that day in 1879, African American nurses have continued to strive for equality in the profession.

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Modern Motherhood: Balancing Work, Family, and Self-Care in Black Homes⁠

May 13, 2024 11:00AM ● By Gift Joe

In today’s ever-changing world, modern motherhood in Black households is becoming increasingly inclusive and diverse, dismantling outdated expectations and paving the way for a more accepting world.

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8 Black Health And Wellness Pioneers That Deserve Their Flowers

May 03, 2024 02:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

These clinicians, researchers, activists, and advocates championed and advanced medicine in this country and beyond.

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Combating The Silent Threat: Effective Strategies For World Malaria Day In Africa

Apr 25, 2024 10:00AM ● By Gift Joe

Transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, malaria poses a silent threat, especially in Africa where the most vulnerable populations are affected.

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Philly's Jazz Heads Uncorked: Brain Scans Reveal Flow Secrets

Apr 15, 2024 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Flow, or being “in the zone,” is a state of amped-up creativity, enhanced productivity, and blissful consciousness that, some psychologists believe, is also the secret to happiness.

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Black-Owned Gyms and Wellness Studios in Philadelphia

Apr 11, 2024 12:00PM ● By Okechukwu Nzeribe

Among the many gyms and fitness offering these activities in Philadelphia are the Black-owned gyms that continue to provide a conducive environment where many irrespective of ethnic affiliation can pursue and achieve their fitness goals.

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Health of Africans and African Americans: Taking Action for Wellness on World Health Day

Apr 08, 2024 12:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

World Health Day is a painful reminder of the worldwide imperative to prioritize health and well-being. This year, let us highlight the health inequities experienced by Africans and African Americans.

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Healthy Mothers, Healthy Children: Ensuring Equity in Healthcare for Black Families

Apr 04, 2024 10:00AM ● By Okechukwu Nzeribe

While healthcare delivery continues to improve for many developed countries, it is worrisome that several families, especially among the Black communities continue to experience disparity in the delivery of quality healthcare.

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Life on the Spectrum: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About Autism

Apr 02, 2024 04:00PM ● By Gift Joe

April, which is Autism Acceptance Month, is a great time to debunk some of these myths and misconceptions and provide clarity on this often misunderstood condition.

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Pens & Progress: South African Study Links Creative Expression to Healthier Lives

Mar 29, 2024 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Creative writing can promote healthier choices as well as improve relationships, mental health, and work prospects.

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