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Fighting Flu and Staying Healthy All Year With Medicaid and CHIP
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Fighting Flu and Staying Healthy All Year With Medicaid and CHIP

By d-mars.com News Provider Each year, millions of Americans get sick from “seasonal influenza” (“the flu”). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 38 million people got sick with the flu during the 2019-2020 flu season. The flu is more dangerous than the common cold and children are at higher…

4 Ways Black Women Can Prioritize Self-Care for Improved Heart Health
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4 Ways Black Women Can Prioritize Self-Care for Improved Heart Health

By d-mars.com News Provider High blood pressure — the leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke — continues to disproportionately affect communities of color. Addressing this health inequity is especially important right now, as people with hypertension and serious heart conditions are at an increased risk for more severe outcomes if they acquire COVID-19….

6 Reasons to Start a Home Healthcare Career After Age 50
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6 Reasons to Start a Home Healthcare Career After Age 50

By d-mars.com News Provider With unemployment rates nearly twice as high as their pre-pandemic levels reported in February 2020, the prospect of starting a new career after age 50 may seem unrealistic. However, industry experts say that it’s actually a great time for those in this age bracket to consider making the leap. “Whether you’re…

5 Hobbies to Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy and Happy
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5 Hobbies to Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy and Happy

By d-mars.com News Provider As the pandemic continues to restrict many of the places you are able or inclined to go, finding ways to stay active is important for keeping the body and mind healthy and happy. Here are some ideas for new hobbies to try. Learn a language: Bonjour! ¡Hola! With an array of…

Why heart health awareness is crucial for African Americans
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Why heart health awareness is crucial for African Americans

By d-mars.com News Provider When former NBA player Caron Butler was in the league, exercise wasn’t something he needed to worry about during his 14-year professional career. These days, in his new role as an assistant coach at Miami Heat, he’s learned to be more mindful about incorporating physical activity into his daily routine to…

Legacy Collective Announces Campaign to Raise Funding for Mental Health Services in the Black Community
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Legacy Collective Announces Campaign to Raise Funding for Mental Health Services in the Black Community

Legacy Collective, a giving community dedicated to funding nonprofits addressing systemic issues with sustainable, innovative solutions, today announces a giving campaign to raise money for mental health services in the Black community. Funds raised will benefit Breakthrough and Eustress Inc. Donors who would like to give to this cause can do so on the Legacy…

Beware of Harsh Chemicals: Everyday Cleaning & Health During the Pandemic and Beyond

Beware of Harsh Chemicals: Everyday Cleaning & Health During the Pandemic and Beyond

By d-mars.com News Provider The coronavirus pandemic has shed light on the dangers of rampant overuse of harsh chemicals in products we use every day to clean our skin, homes, offices and public spaces – making natural and skin-friendly cleaning solutions more important than ever. A recent CDC study, “Cleaning and Disinfectant Chemical Exposures and…

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Breast Cancer Is the Most Imperative Health Issue Facing African American Women

Breast Cancer Is the Most Imperative Health Issue Facing African American Women

Though Black women get breast cancer at a slightly lower incidence rate than white women, Black women are 42% more like to DIE of breast cancer than white women. That is an astounding number and indicative of a variety of factors, many reflecting racial disparities. Women do not need to DIE from breast cancer. It…

Study: 4.5M Texans Using Telehealth for First Time
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Study: 4.5M Texans Using Telehealth for First Time

Houston health care experts say telehealth has been crucial in combating COVID-19. A new study finds about 4.5 million Texans have used such a service for the first time since the pandemic began. Accenture recently released findings of a survey examining Texans’ attitudes towards virtual health care. Nearly 45% of Texans who participated said they trust a virtual…

How does telehealth really compare to in-person health care?
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How does telehealth really compare to in-person health care?

(BPT) – Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the adoption of telehealth services has been on the rise and people are turning to digital technology more than ever to address their personal health care needs without having to leave their homes.   But while many have begun to embrace telehealth…

A guide to virtual health care: 4 common telehealth myths debunked
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A guide to virtual health care: 4 common telehealth myths debunked

(BPT) – Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the adoption of telehealth services has been on the rise and people are turning to digital technology more than ever to address their personal health care needs without having to leave their homes.   But while many have begun to embrace telehealth…

Mayor Turner announces Virtual Town Hall Focused on Mental Health, Healing and Wellness in the Houston Community. Registration Now Open for Event with the H.E.R. Task Force.
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Mayor Turner announces Virtual Town Hall Focused on Mental Health, Healing and Wellness in the Houston Community. Registration Now Open for Event with the H.E.R. Task Force.

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Health Equity Response (H.E.R.) Taskforce invite you to the Mental Health in Minority Communities During the Pandemic, a virtual town hall focused on mental health, healing, and wellness in our community. Hosted by the H.E.R. Faith-Based Subcommittee, this forum will take place on Friday, July 24, 2020 from 6 p.m….

McDonald’s Celebrates Healthcare Workers and First Responders with Free “Thank You Meals”
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McDonald’s Celebrates Healthcare Workers and First Responders with Free “Thank You Meals”

Frontline heroes can enjoy free meals at participating U.S. McDonald’s restaurants  (Houston, TX April 21, 2020)—In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, as a token of appreciation for…

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Extends Online Virtual Programs and Hosts Virtual “Doc Talk”
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The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Extends Online Virtual Programs and Hosts Virtual “Doc Talk”

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is extending its series of online programs and is taking its regularly scheduled Doc Talk presentation online on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Noon.   To ensure positive outcomes for…

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So, what’s the deal with beef and heart health?

As Americans think about eating for a healthy heart, many feel they’re forced to choose between a healthy diet and their love of beef. But, contrary to some misinformation on this topic, you can have both. The Mediterranean diet was just ranked the #1 Overall Diet in 2020 and the #2 Best Diet for Heart…

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Protecting Your Financial Health in These Uncertain Times

With expected delays in bill payments, unprecedented layoffs, hiring freezes and related hardships, many Americans are facing new financial challenges. “COVID-19 has impacted all industries and individuals from all walks of life,” says Rod Griffin, senior director of Consumer Education and Advocacy for Experian. “With all of these rapid changes, you might not be thinking…

Health & Wellness Journal 94

Health & Wellness Journal 94

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