April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about disparities within our health care system that continuously affect racial and ethical minority communities. The origin of National Minority Health Month started in 1915 as National Negro...
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Medicaid Is A Lifeline for Millions
April is Medicaid Awareness Month and there has never been a more critical time to highlight the care Medicaid provides to children and families. Across the nation and all month-long activists and advocates are highlighting the essential program for more...
American Heart Month
It is American Heart Month – a time in which our nation spotlights heart disease! The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease. When referring to disease there several types of heart conditions. 600,000 Americans lose...
Emerging COVID-19 Strains
Since its startling strike in early March of 2020 we are learning more and more about the COVID-19 virus as we continue to practice preventative measures and care for one another. However, we are not just learning about combating the...
Wear Two Masks: It’s Twice the Protection
As the pandemic continues to bring unforeseeable fates, we are constantly trying to find effective ways to stay safe and healthy while protecting ourselves from the coronavirus as best we can. It is now being said that two masks will...
STD Testing Available through Telemedicine & At-Home Testing
Many are still trying to adapt to new norms and navigating appointments during this pandemic. Regular check-ups and yearly screenings have been effected as a result. The National Coalition of STD Directors have found that 83% of STD programs have...
A Doctor’s Insights on Getting Vaccinated
Dr. Rachael Evans, Chief Medical Officer at Henry J. Austin Health Center, shared thoughts about the pandemic with Barrett Young, Chief Executive Officer of The Mission, as Theresa Ross Kennebrew, LPN administered the Moderna vaccine to him. Barrett was among...