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April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month! | Walk For A Cure!

April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month! | Walk For A Cure!

HOUSTON, TEXAS APRIL 1, 2023 – In observance of April as International Sarcoidosis Awareness Month, Janine’s Sarcoidosis Outreach Foundation & Support Group (JSOF) will host its annual Sarcoidosis Awareness 5K Walk. The event starts on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.at the Bellaire Civic Center, 7008 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire, Texas…

What to Know About a Career in the Growing Home Healthcare Industry
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What to Know About a Career in the Growing Home Healthcare Industry

Medical professionals, patients, and their families are increasingly seeing the value of home care, and the industry is expected to grow. In fact, home health and personal care aide job openings are projected to grow 33% from 2020 to 2030, with experts predicting an estimated 8.2 million job openings in home-based care by 2028. Industry…

CRNAs Are the Solution To Delayed Surgical Care for Veterans
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CRNAs Are the Solution To Delayed Surgical Care for Veterans

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…

No Surprises Act May Surprise Patients by Disrupting Access to Health Care Networks
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No Surprises Act May Surprise Patients by Disrupting Access to Health Care Networks

Nobody likes unexpected medical bills – such as for an ambulance or an out-of-network doctor at an in-network hospital – and the No Surprises Act enacted on Jan. 1, 2022, was designed to fix the problem. Unfortunately, flawed implementation of the act has caused new problems that could ultimately reduce access to care for patients….

Idhini Platform Changing Clinical Trial Participation in BIPOC Communities One Study at a Time
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Idhini Platform Changing Clinical Trial Participation in BIPOC Communities One Study at a Time

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…

Small Business Owner? How Insurance Can Help Protect Your Business
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Small Business Owner? How Insurance Can Help Protect Your Business

If you run a business, you probably already know that no two businesses are alike. An online jewelry business or web design service based in your home won’t have the same needs (or hazards) as a food truck or florist shop. From home-based enterprises to businesses run out of a vehicle or a brick-and-mortar location,…

Prescribing Adolescents Multiple Psychiatric Drugs Now the Norm, Particularly in BIPOC Communities
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Prescribing Adolescents Multiple Psychiatric Drugs Now the Norm, Particularly in BIPOC Communities

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The current trend of polypharmacy – the simultaneous use of multiple drugs by a single patient for one or more conditions – reflects racism and discrimination in the treatment of Black, Indigenous, and people of color children and teens, according to Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, an…

As Black Americans Struggle To Get a Good Night Sleep, International Research Details the Benefits of Proper Rest
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As Black Americans Struggle To Get a Good Night Sleep, International Research Details the Benefits of Proper Rest

A staggering 90 percent of people fail to achieve a good night’s sleep, according to new international research presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2022. The study found that suboptimal sleep was associated with a higher likelihood of heart disease and stroke. The authors estimated that seven in ten of these cardiovascular…

Why HIV Testing Should Be an Important and Normal Part of Your Self-care Routine
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Why HIV Testing Should Be an Important and Normal Part of Your Self-care Routine

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced unprecedented challenges and altered ways of living across the globe. Now, more than two years later, the effects are still felt widely. Many non-emergent clinical services were limited or suspended during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US, which may have adversely impacted epidemics of public health importance,…

Fearing a Recession, Many Express Misgivings About a Looming Downturn
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Fearing a Recession, Many Express Misgivings About a Looming Downturn

Written by: Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In the past, it hasn’t always been clear when a recession loomed, let alone when it has already begun. However, the silver lining now is that, unlike in previous downturns, the Federal Reserve and the U.S. government have already taken action by making critical adjustments…

Feeling Down About Thin or Shedding Hair? Simple Steps To Healthier, Fuller Locks
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Feeling Down About Thin or Shedding Hair? Simple Steps To Healthier, Fuller Locks

Hair is an important part of your personal style every day and when a special event is approaching, such as a wedding, reunion, or big birthday, it can help you look and feel your best. If you’re experiencing thinning hair or hair loss, it’s important to know you’re not alone. There are some steps you…

This School Year, Prioritize Your Child’s Whole Health – Physical and Mental
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This School Year, Prioritize Your Child’s Whole Health – Physical and Mental

As back-to-school season gets underway, it’s important to ensure that your child is ready for the school year, both physically and emotionally, by scheduling a well-child visit. Annual well-child visits are doctor appointments for preventive health services which are essential for ensuring a child’s growth and tracking developmental milestones. The well-child visit is also the…

Men Under the Influence of Women Are More Likely To Take Better Care of Their Health
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Men Under the Influence of Women Are More Likely To Take Better Care of Their Health

Men are notorious for avoiding the doctor and ignoring warning signs when it comes to their health. New research confirms this isn’t just a myth with 2 in 5 men saying they’ve put off seeing a doctor until their symptoms were urgent and 1 in 3 men avoiding the doctor altogether out of fear of…

It’s Time To Focus on Whole Person Health
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It’s Time To Focus on Whole Person Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has shined much-needed light on “whole person health” by highlighting the correlation between behavioral health and overall wellness. Many people with behavioral health challenges experienced worsening symptoms throughout the pandemic, while others struggled with conditions for the first time and didn’t know where to turn. Understanding whole person health – and where…

Benefits of Taking Aspirin and the Main Reasons People Take It
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Benefits of Taking Aspirin and the Main Reasons People Take It

There is no more familiar item in your medicine cabinet than a bottle of aspirin. Aspirin has been sold for over a century as an over-the-counter medication and millions of people take it. Aspirin is used to help treat pain associated with headaches and arthritis, and for fever reduction. People also take low-dose aspirin daily…

After Two Years, It’s Time to Resume Health Screenings and Procedures, Anesthesiologists Advise 
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After Two Years, It’s Time to Resume Health Screenings and Procedures, Anesthesiologists Advise 

The pandemic caused massive disruptions in health care, from cancellation of elective surgeries to patients putting off critical screenings and procedures, including colonoscopies, mammograms, knee or hip replacement surgeries, and even in some cases more urgent heart procedures. As a consequence, many preventable health problems may show an alarming increase in the near future. Anesthesiologists…

5 Black Service Members Shaping Contemporary Military History
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5 Black Service Members Shaping Contemporary Military History

Black Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Revolutionary War, paving the way for Black service members today. “It is also important we foster an inclusive environment across the USO (United Service Organizations). One consistent finding of our service member surveys is the diverse population we serve feels welcome, supported, and included…

The Good Goodbye
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The Good Goodbye

By Contributing Writer James L. Marshall, Jr., Financial Advisor, Financial Educator & Author “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only” – Matthew 24:36 No one gets out alive! And the best thing we can do to ease the pain of…

7 Behavioral Health Tips for Older Adults
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7 Behavioral Health Tips for Older Adults

Older adults experiencing behavioral health issues such as anxiety or depression may be embarrassed and think they simply need to “pull themselves up by their bootstraps,” but helping them seek help can empower them to live their best lives, according to experts. “Everyone is different, but there are tools for better health, including therapy, medication,…