5 Essential Facts Families Should Know About Lung Cancer Staging
More Americans are surviving lung cancer, thanks in part to early detection, groundbreaking research and new treatments.
Texas Extends Postpartum Medicaid and CHIP Coverage
Texas mothers are now eligible for Medicaid, or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), will be able to get postpartum coverage up to a year after childbirth.
Flu Season is Coming to a Close: What You Should Know
The flu season typically begins in late November or early December, peaks in January or February, and leaves around April or early May. However, the flu season can oftentimes be unpredictable.
Harris Health’s New Addition to Provide More Digestive, Colon Cancer Screenings
A new addition at Quentin Mease Health Center, a Harris Health System specialty facility rededicated in 2023, promises to provide patients with more early cancer detection and prevention procedures.
Pediatricians Can Help Teens Quit Vaping and Using Tobacco
According to leading medical advocates, pediatricians have a role to play in getting kids to quit vaping electronic cigarettes and using other tobacco products.
Women’s History Month Spa Day Hosted at Camellia Alise
Top 50 Honoree Lyndsey Brantley’s self-owned business, Camellia Alise, held a spa day in honor of Women’s History Month.
Tackling the Mental Health Crisis: 42% of Companies Plan to Offer New Employee Well-Being Benefits
A survey reveals that businesses are stepping up as mental health concerns continue taking a toll on workers throughout the nation: 42% of surveyed companies plan to offer new well-being benefits this year.
Affordable Dental Coverage Gives Older Adults a Reason to Smile
Maintaining your health and vitality as you age includes taking care of your mouth. Neglecting dental health can make you susceptible to gum disease, lead to poor nutrition, put you at risk for infections, and even impact your emotional well-being.
Health, Wellness & the Black Family: The Links Address Disparities at Expo
The Links, Incorporated has created community-based initiatives aimed at reducing inequality that can contribute to improving overall health outcomes for Black families.
North Harris County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Total Wellness Expo Returns
The North Harris County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Total Wellness Expo officially returned to the Houston community on Saturday, March 16.
Set These 10 Doctor-Recommended Health Goals
Is it time to hit the reset button on your health and wellness? Not sure where to start? Doctors say you can make the biggest impact with small, incremental tweaks to your routine.
Tips to Support Your Metabolic Health
A recent poll revealed that nearly three in four North Americans have experienced at least one issue related to metabolic health in the past year, while only 52% have heard, read or seen information on metabolic health issues.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Having Total Wellness and Community FunFest
The North Harris County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is inviting the public to come discover the treasure of health, wealth and social awareness on Saturday, March 16.
The Links Hosting Black Family Wellness Expo in Greater Third Ward
The Houston-area cluster of The Links, Incorporated will hold a Black Wellness Expo on March 16 to reduce health and economic disparities and to improve lives in the Black community.
Enhancing Safety During Pregnancy and Childbirth Across America
Pregnancy is especially dangerous for women of color. Black women in the United States lose their lives in child- birth at three to four times the rate of white women.
100 Black Men Providing Cancer Screenings, More with African American Coalition on Health
100 Black Men Metropolitan Houston Chapter (BMOH) is collaborating with the African American Coalition on Health again for the 100 Black Men Metropolitan Houston’s Black Vitamin event on Saturday, March 23 at 9 a.m.
Addressing Mental Health Disparities for Black Male Youth
Young Black men in our society face a unique set of challenges, including economic, healthcare, and educational disparities, compounded by systemic racism and social injustice. Addressing these mental health disparities creates an environment where Black men often feel undervalued and marginalized by society, leading to reluctance to seek mental health treatment and receiving inadequate care…
Winter Preparedness for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Winter storms can often lead to carbon monoxide poisoning related to power outages; hypothermia and frostbite; and mental health impacts. Freezing temperatures and winter storms leave people with disabilities, older adults and those with chronic health conditions without power for life-saving medical supplies and without the ability to charge Assistive Technologies or other power-dependent devices….