Dorothy Gibbons, Co-Founder of The Rose, lost her mother to cervical cancer that was discovered too late. At 22, Gibbons didn’t know how to be her mother’s advocate, nor did her mother know how to advocate for herself. As a result, even though the disease could have been detected early on and treated, it wasn’t….
Houston, TX, August 6, 2018 – In May of this year, the Cracker Barrel Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia was announced to community leaders from local businesses, churches, professional groups and Houston City officials during a luncheon held at the iHeartMedia offices. Sista Strut raises awareness about the higher death rate African…
The study’s findings highlight the critical role of both genetic and environmental factors in driving racial disparities in cancer outcomes.
Get ready to shred for a great cause! Angels Surviving Cancer, Inc. is inviting you to Shred for a Cure, a fundraising event that helps women fight and win their battles against breast cancer. On August 17, 2024, at the Community Collective from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., you can bring a limit of five boxes per…
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is looking to once again serve the people of Texas’ 18 District, even though she is currently also fighting pancreatic cancer.
Ovarian cancer remains a significant health challenge due to its often late diagnosis and vague symptoms.
Despite overall declines in cancer deaths, Black women continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates, a phenomenon the organization aims to address through its newly unveiled VOICES of Black Women study.
Health experts at Houston Methodist say these are the top questions about breast lumps and what to expect should you encounter one.
More Americans are surviving lung cancer, thanks in part to early detection, groundbreaking research and new treatments.
By d-mars.com News Provider Rare is the person who hasn’t been impacted by cancer in some way. Maybe it’s your parent fighting for their life. Perhaps it’s a friend going through a difficult treatment. It could be a neighbor or colleague who was recently diagnosed and who now faces complex decisions. It also might be…
For many Black and Latino patients, especially those aged 65 and over, the rising costs of prescription drugs are becoming unbearable.
This Gynecologic and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we are encouraging you to spend five minutes to learn more about the risks, symptoms and importance of spreading awareness of gynecologic cancers.
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president in a week filled with celebration, reflection, and a sense of history in the making.
Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, one of the longest-serving members of the Texas delegation, has died at the age of 74.
By integrating these practices into daily life, women can take charge of their health, reduce the risk of disease, and enhance their overall quality of life.
Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI) will host a series of special programs and events to educate, empower, and celebrate the sisterhood the organization has provided for Black women in the United States.
The ruling comes because of a lawsuit brought by a group of insurers who argued that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exceeded its authority by requiring them to cover certain preventative care services without being able to charge co-payments or deductibles. In a big blow to health insurance in the U.S., a federal judge has…
The Rose will hold their annual Everything’s Coming Up Roses Luncheon on March 29, 2023. The event focuses on helping uninsured patients of the nonprofit get access to quality breast healthcare services. This year, the event will be held at the River Oaks Country Club in Houston, and organizers hope to raise $580,000, exceeding last…
“That’s when I realized that I had fallen in love with not just makeup, but making people feel good about themselves. I was good at my job.” LAMIK CEO kim Roxie , 2022 Kim Roxie, founder of LAMIK Beauty, has always been passionate about revealing the inner beauty in everyone. Through founding a successful business…
COVID-19 has hit some communities very hard. That has put new attention on a long-term problem in the United States – health disparities. Health disparities are differences in health that harm disadvantaged communities. Understanding what causes these differences is key to addressing them. DNA alone does not explain the big differences in people’s health. Researchers…