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Many Black men are caregivers for the older adults in their lives

(Just Now) WebAlmost 40 percent of caregivers of older adults are men, and a third of that group is Black. But Black men face some issues other guys don't. One is their health: …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/21/1252701335/caregiving-black-men-dementia-stress

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Black men are a hidden segment of caregivers. It - Health News …

(6 days ago) WebOne is their health: African-American men have the worst health outcomes of any group in the U.S. They are less likely to be married than other caregivers, and …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/npr-health/2024-05-21/black-men-are-a-hidden-segment-of-caregivers-its-stressful-but-rewarding-too

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Study reveals staggering toll of being Black in America: …

(3 days ago) WebResearch has long shown that Black people live sicker lives and die younger than white people. Now a new study, published Tuesday in JAMA, casts the nation’s racial inequities in stark relief

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/study-reveals-staggering-toll-black-america-16-million-excess-deaths-2-rcna84627

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Black men are a hidden segment of caregivers. It's stressful but

(Just Now) WebIt's stressful but rewarding, too. Robert Turner is with his dad, Robert Turner, Sr. As a professor of sociology, the younger man is studying the significant portion of …

https://www.wvia.org/news/health/2024-05-21/black-men-are-a-hidden-segment-of-caregivers-its-stressful-but-rewarding-too

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Why is cancer deadlier in Black women? A new study seeks to find …

(3 days ago) WebThe American Cancer Society aims to enroll over 100,000 Black, cancer-free women between the ages of 25 and 55 and follow them for three decades.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/05/07/cancer-deadlier-in-black-women-study/73544847007/

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Health care workforce challenges must be addressed to support …

(7 days ago) WebDiversity isn’t a luxury; it’s a public health imperative. Today, nearly 6% of U.S. physicians identify as Black or African American, and 6.7% of registered nurses …

https://fortune.com/2024/05/21/health-care-workforce-challenges-must-be-addressed-to-support-black-mothers/

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Congress (Finally) Talks Black Male Mental Health

(Just Now) WebVeteran Congressman Danny Davis made an appearance. “As a mother of a young Black man whose life was taken by gun violence, the health and safety of our …

https://sacobserver.com/2024/05/congress-finally-talks-black-male-mental-health/

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Health Disparities in Black or African American People

(9 days ago) WebRates of reported cases of chlamydia were highest for African Americans/Blacks aged 15–19 and 20–24 years in 2018. The rate of reported chlamydia cases among African …

https://www.cdc.gov/health-disparities-hiv-std-tb-hepatitis/populations/black-african-american.html

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When Living the Black American Experience Causes Sleep Loss and …

(7 days ago) WebThis month, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention launched L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/when-living-the-black-american-experience-causes-sleep-loss-and-other-mental-health-struggles-plus-the-resources-that-can-help/ar-BB1iFq6z

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American Black Journal Mental Health Awareness Month: Black

(2 days ago) WebMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and “American Black Journal” examines the unique challenges the Black community faces in navigating mental health issues.

https://www.pbs.org/video/mental-health-awareness-month-black-disparities-challenges-gipy7x/

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Study: People of West African ancestry at greater risk of cardiac

(Just Now) WebHeart failure affects African Americans at nearly twice the rate that it affects white people in the U.S. — and the reason may in part be due to ancestry, not …

https://www.statnews.com/2024/05/13/genetic-variant-west-african-descendants-adds-cardiovascular-disease-risk/

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Ask the expert: How are mental health and wellness connected in …

(8 days ago) WebFor Black women and girls, trained therapists are critical, but there are other mental health practitioners in their communities. It could be faith-based leaders or cross …

https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2024/ask-the-expert-how-are-mental-health-and-wellness-connected-in-the-black-community-and-beyond

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New APA President Takes Office as the First African-American to …

(5 days ago) WebAltha Stewart, MD, took office for her one-year term as the president of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), starting at the end of the 2018 APA Annual …

https://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/news/new-apa-president-takes-office-as-the-first-african-american-to-lead-the-organization/

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Black Men and Mental Health Symposium Boston.gov

(5 days ago) WebMay 14, 2024—Cambridge, Mass.— The Office of Black Male Advancement in partnership with Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African & African American …

https://www.boston.gov/news/black-men-and-mental-health-symposium

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With a focus on prostate cancer disparities this - VCU Health

(7 days ago) WebDatta joined VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center as a member of the Cancer Biology research program in February 2024. He studies genetic drivers of …

https://www.vcuhealth.org/news/with-a-focus-on-prostate-cancer-disparities-this-researcher-hopes-to-make-a-difference

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Mayor Norton proclaims Monday as ‘FAITH! Heart Health Day’

(5 days ago) Web(ABC 6 News) – Monday was a special day for Rochester and those who participate in FAITH! (Fostering African-American Improvements in Total Health.) …

https://www.kaaltv.com/news/local-news/mayor-norton-proclaims-monday-as-faith-heart-health-day/

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The 114th Annie Malone Day Parade ksdk.com

(3 days ago) Web114th Annie Malone May Day Parade highlights mental, physical health For nearly four hours, bands and organizations rolled down Market Street for the second …

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/114th-annie-malone-day-parade-highlights-mental-physical-health/63-648c6355-5ec8-4dc4-b29e-c53f6fd54534

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African Americans - Wikipedia

(7 days ago) Webt. e. African Americans, also known as Black Americans or Afro-Americans, are an ethnic group consisting of Americans with partial or total ancestry from any of the Black racial …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans

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Some Health Systems, Physicians Dropping African American …

(3 days ago) WebSome Health Systems, Physicians Dropping African American-Specific Modifier For eGFR. July 07, 2020. Medscape (7/6, Zoler, Subscription Publication) …

https://www.dev2.ascp.org/news/external-news/industry-news/2024/04/10/Some-Health-Systems-Physicians-Dropping-African-American-Specific-Modifier-For-eGFR

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UnderstandingPrejudice.org: Multimedia Center

(3 days ago) WebDescription: Sells educational videos on African American life and history, race relations, and diversity training, including "Ethnic Notions" and "Race: The Power of an Illusion"

https://secure.understandingprejudice.org/multimedia/

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African-American Therapists in Bergenfield, NJ - Psychology Today

(7 days ago) WebFind African-American Therapists, Psychologists and African-American Counseling in Bergenfield, Bergen County, New Jersey, get help for African-American in Bergenfield.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/african-american/nj/bergenfield

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NHS 'hampering' inquiries into failures, expert tells committee

(4 days ago) WebNHS has ‘hampered’ inquiries into failures Hospital bosses complicit in culture of ‘complacency, avoidance, denial and cover-ups’ as well as ‘foot-dragging’ tactics, MPs …

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/21/nhs-hampering-inquiries-failures-expert-committee/

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Spread of Deadlier Mpox Strain in Africa Has CDC Concerned

(8 days ago) WebTHURSDAY, May 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The central African nation of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is battling a record number of cases of mpox, …

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-05-16/spread-of-deadlier-mpox-strain-in-africa-has-cdc-concerned

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PRN LPN Jobs in New Jersey: Ultimate Guide [2024]

(6 days ago) WebMiranda Kay, RN. May 20, 2024. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are essential in New Jersey’s healthcare system. Therefore, they are in constant need, so much so …

https://nursa.com/blog/prn-lpn-jobs-new-jersey

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List of newspapers in New Jersey - Wikipedia

(2 days ago) WebSpecial interest newspapers. Montclair State University assembled a list and report on ethnic media in the state in 2019 and 2023. The 2023 list has 141 media outlets. …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_newspapers_in_New_Jersey

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