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Biden Launches White House Initiative to Revolutionize Women's …

WEBDespite comprising more than half of the population, women have historically been understudied and underrepresented in health research. The lack of …

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Affordable Care Act premiums to rise in 2024

WEBPremiums on the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchange will increase in 2024, but the Biden administration has pledged that generous subsidies will ensure …

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White House Initiative to address health disparities in women's …

WEBThe Biden administration will dedicate $100 million in new funding toward research and development related to women’s health, first lady Jill Biden announced …

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Report Highlights Health Disparities in Prince George’s

WEBA $543 million regional hospital anticipated to open next year in Largo seeks to help decrease health ailments such hypertension, obesity and high blood pressure, …

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Black women's health: Prioritizing wellness for a longer life

WEBCombating Black Women’s Health, Disparities Importance of Diet and Nutrition. by Micha Green and Lindiwe Vilakazi March 13, 2024. D.C. native, multi …

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Taking Control of Your Health Through Diet and Nutrition

WEBA recent GreenChef survey found 54% of Americans don’t understand more than half of a nutrition label. Further, participants in the survey associated phrases such …

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Prince George's County Breaks Ground on New Greenbelt Health …

WEBThe facility is set to be 80,000 square feet and five stories. The county paid $8.9 million and invested $18 million into the new health center. Prince George's …

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Health Care Advocates Unveil Historic Obesity Bill of Rights

WEBThe Obesity Bill of Rights highlights the severe disparities in chronic obesity seen in communities of color, particularly among the Black American community. Nearly …

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African American wellness project: Towards equitable healthcare

WEBThe African American Wellness Project (AAWP) stands as a beacon of hope, aiming to bridge these gaps and empower communities to attain better health …

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DC Health Exchange Eliminates Costs for Heart and Stroke Care

WEBDC Health Benefit Exchange adopts new benefit to address health disparities for heart disease and stroke survivors, eliminating cost sharing for primary …

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New Cancer Center Coming to Prince George’s Co.

WEBMaryland Sen. Joanne C. Benson speaks at an April 7 ceremony to break ground on a new cancer center opening in 2024 on the campus of the University of …

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Ward 8’s Cedar Hill Medical Center Set for Expansion

WEBOfficials with the Bowser administration and Universal Health Services announced Wednesday that plans to expand the new Cedar Hill Regional Medical …

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Addressing health disparities: Black Women's Wellness and …

WEBWith it also being National Nutrition Month, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to evaluate the correlation between Black women’s health and the foods …

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Low Lung Cancer Screening Rates in Black Communities …

WEBIn the American Lung Association’s latest "State of Lung Cancer" report, attention is focused on the stark racial inequalities in lung cancer rates, treatment …

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Safe Spaces Crucial for Black Women's Mental Health and Well …

WEBEstablished in 1983, the Black Women’s Health Imperative is committed exclusively to advancing health equity for Black women in the United States, focusing …

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WHO Launches Commission on Social Connection to Combat …

WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a new Commission on Social Connection to address loneliness as a pressing health threat, promote social …

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the Helm for Ward 8 Health Council

WEBJaren Lockridge Assumes. the Helm for Ward 8 Health Council. As a mother, former government employee, director of The Well at Oxon Run Park and now the chair …

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A Closer Look at Negro Health Week

WEBAccording to Sandra Crouse Quinn and Stephen B. Thomas, in their work, The National Negro Health Week, 1915 to 1951, the NNHW was managed by an …

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What Would MLK Do to Address Black Mental Health

WEBHealthcare injustice had no place in King’s dream of an equal nation. “Of all forms of discrimination and inequalities, injustice in health is the most shocking and …

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May 2024 Health Wellness & Nutrition Supplement

WEBWIN Daily Start your weekdays right with the most recent stories from the Washington Informer website. Once a day Monday-Friday. JPMorgan Chase Money …

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Black maternal health week 2024: Advocacy and celebration

WEBBlack Maternal Health Week. by Lindiwe Vilakazi April 10, 2024. From April 11-17, people locally and nationwide will be celebrating Black Maternal Health Week in …

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Beltway church hosts mental health awareness day

WEBThe keynote speaker was Dr. Bruce McClure, a licensed counselor and minister at Prince George’s Church of Christ. “It’s the same gospel, but how do we adapt it to …

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