One Body Networking Founder & President, Janice Weaver, has been committed to saving lives for 10 years through community blood drives. Recently, a fund-raising event honoring, “Ten Years of Saving Lives,” saw many Houstonians show their appreciation for her non-profit organization. The company raised $2,500 for the “Mayor Sylvester Turner Scholarship” to be awarded to…
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…
Just one month after it was announced about rapper Saweetie’s financial literacy health and wellness through her Icy Baby Foundation, she’s headed to the small screen. She’ll be making a cameo on Peacock’s hit drama series, “Bel-Air,” a new take on the hit 90s sitcom. This isn’t her first shot at acting. The Grammy-nominated artist…
In an incredible show of support and appreciation, people from every corner of the world have donated nearly $400,000 to honor Burger King employee Kevin Ford’s milestone achievement of 27 years of perfect attendance. The inspirational story of one man’s hard work and dedication has gone viral and touched the hearts of many. Ford, 54,…
Even as they ride out inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty, women owners and executives of small and mid-size majority-women-owned businesses have an optimistic outlook about the near-term future of their businesses, according to a recent survey. The PNC Bank survey found that women business owner (WBO) expectations for their own companies remain…
“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…
The holidays are a time full of good cheer, but not necessarily so jolly for your bank account. ‘Tis the season to stress out your budget, not to mention the anxiety many people have about the increasing cost of living and the ongoing economic uncertainty. According to the Q4 2022 Country Financial Security Index Report,…
The holidays are right around the corner, and experts are already seeing a rise in respiratory illnesses like influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). In addition, COVID-19 continues to be a serious health threat in the United States. As you gather with family and friends this holiday season, remember that one of the most…
As we honor veterans, it can be easy to forget about the challenges some continue to face at home: challenges that include undergoing critical medical procedures in a timely manner. Long wait times Veterans have to wait too long for surgical care in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. According to a survey by…
Every two seconds, someone in the United States (U.S.) needs blood. A single donation can save lives. However, only 3% of eligible Americans give blood each year. “When you give blood, you’re giving the gift of life,” said Simone Glynn, M.D., chief of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Blood Epidemiology and Clinical…
Diabetes can impact the body in a number of ways, especially creating potentially serious complications for your feet. “Foot care is a central component of overall diabetes care,” says Bryce Paschold, DPM, FACFAS, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and a fellow member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. “Without precautions, even…
Before Wanda Green Scott became a caregiver for her mother nine years ago, she was the one needing care. Wanda has lived with lupus for almost half of her life, and as an only child whose parents divorced when she was a toddler, “it has always been just me and Mama,” she says. But the…
With seasonal stressors like end-of-year work deadlines, gift shopping, and hosting potentially weighing on you, plus all those extra sweets and indulgent foods to nibble on, the holiday season may be the happiest time of year, but it’s not always the healthiest. Here’s how to take better care of yourself to feel your best this…
As a new academic school term begins for colleges and universities nationwide, many students and faculty are thinking about how to respond to the changes caused by the pandemic as they settle into their first true “post-pandemic” school year. Research from Barnes and Noble Education (BNED) reveals insights into how education institutions are adapting. The…
As you age, you’ll notice several parts of your body change. You may find that you’re achy or can’t move as fast as you used to. One area of your health you may not think about changing as you age is your eyesight. “Vision changes are a natural part of aging,” said optometrist Dr. Inna…
According to a new survey, American nurses are overwhelmed by job demands, a long-brewing situation only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the majority of nurses continue to be dedicated to the care of patients, many are considering leaving the profession at a time when staff shortages are part of the problem. But there’s hope,…
Recent studies have revealed that approximately 5% of Black Americans participate in clinical trials. Unfortunately, that number proves lower in the overall BIPOC community, and an organization called Idhini works to help improve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color participation. To capture the voice of the BIPOC community and their unique needs, Idhini boasts that…