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When we think about what makes us healthy, we usually focus on diet, exercise, medication, and regular checkups. While all of these are important, they're only part of the story. The bigger pictureâthe one we often overlookâis shaped by what's happening outside the exam room.
 These seemingly invis...
According to the FDA, medication errors lead to approximately 7,000 to 9,000 deaths every year in the United States alone. And those are just the ones we know about. Countless other individuals suffer from side effects, hospitalizations, or long-term complications caused by mix-ups, duplications, or...
What Is Culturally Competent Care?
Culturally competent care means providing care that takes into consideration an individualâs cultural background, values, language, beliefs, and lived experience. Each patient brings with them a unique cultural lens that affects how they perceive illness, healing,...
Mental health is an essential part of our overall well-being, yet finding the right support can be challenging, especially for people of color who may face cultural, social, and systemic barriers.
In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness month, here are five powerful ways an independent ...
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Every April, we recognize Maternal Mortality Awareness Month. It is a time to shine a light on the lives lost as a result of preventable pregnancy-related complications and the families left behind.Â
For Black women in America, this awareness isn't just about data and headlinesâit's about our li...
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As a health advocateâand a woman who has walked the breast cancer journeyâI know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to find the right primary care provider (PCP), especially when you're over 50 or navigating a complex diagnosis.
When I was about to start treatment, I realized I needed a physician...
With the recent diagnosis of cancer by Royalties- King Charles and Princess Catherine, it is evident that cancer is no respecter of persons. Early detection remains the best weapon in improving survival.
Among the promising developments in this area appears to be tests called multicancer early dete...