healthcare

Atlanta Medical Center Closes After A Century Of Providing Health Care For The Poor

The closure leaves city and state officials searching for a way to continue caring for nearby residents.
11/01/2022

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Why Black Men Face Unacceptable Disparities

Black men are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with and over twice as likely to die from the disease, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
09/22/2022

COVID-19 Killed Rural Black, Latino Victims At Much Higher Rates Than Whites, Research Shows

Many living in poor rural communities lack access to healthcare facilities and information, researchers say.
07/29/2022

Report: Cancer Deaths In Black People Decline, But Still Disproportionately High

Racial economic and social disparities are making it difficult for Blacks to close the health gap.
05/23/2022

‘Give Your Community A Boost’: CDC Makes A Push To End COVID-19 And Get Us Back To A New Normal

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers tools to help Black communities finally win the battle against the coronavirus.
04/28/2022

Four Major Historical Examples of Racism in American Medicine

There are many examples of exploitation and mistreatment of Black people in the healthcare system. These are four of the most extreme.
02/28/2022

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: How Black People Are Disproportionately Affected With The Virus & Antiquated Messaging

Even with all the advances in the treatment of HIV, African-Americans, especially Black women, have the highest numbers of new diagnoses compared to other racial or ethnic groups in the United States.
02/07/2022

DaniLeigh and Daughter Both Test Positive for COVID-19

The singer-songwriter took to Twitter to reveal the diagnosis.
01/18/2022

Wack 100 Suggests DJ Kay Slay’s Battle With COVID-19 Is Serious

According to The Game’s brother, the revered DJ is fighting for his life.
01/06/2022

Stacey Abrams’ Organization Fair Fight Donates $1.3 Million To Help People Pay Off Medical Debts

She understands ‘firsthand’ how medical debt crushes poor Americans.
10/27/2021
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Get Rid of Funk and Must Around the House with These Easy Tips

Tips on how to keep your house smelling so fresh, so clean.
05/19/2021