Flint Branch NAACP to host blood drive
The Flint Branch NAACP is hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 12 – 5:45 pm, at Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church located...
Category : Health and Wellness
Kidney disease does not guarantee dialysis
Written by Dr. Aisha Harris Chronic kidney disease is one of the most common medical problems in the Unites States, especially in the Black community....
Two-day event to provide free dental care for Flint-area residents
A two-day event is coming up in June that will provide free dental care for up to 2,000 Flint-area residents! The Mission of Mercy will...
Gov. Whitmer proclaims Black Maternal Health Week from April 11-17
LANSING, Mich. – On April 11, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week in Michigan to honor the prenatal...
Walk your way to better health
Photos courtesy of Shutterstock (Family Features) A walk is not just good for your body, it’s also good for your soul. Physical activity, like walking,...
Don’t go blind looking at the sun
Featured photo Dr. Aisha Harris, provided by Dr. Aisha Harris Also written by Dr. Aisha Harris The world is a beautiful place with the colors,...
Kildee secures $5 million for Flint Registry
Federal funding championed by Kildee signed into law by President Biden FLINT—On March 28, Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) celebrated $5 million for the Flint Registry...
Depression can happen to anyone
Written by Dr. Aisha Harris More people in our lives and community have mental health problems than people realize. The challenge is knowing that our...
Black Family Health & Wellness Expo taking place in Flint March 15
Written by Tanya Terry Flint Area Links, Incorporated and Hamilton Community Health Network will host a Black Family Wellness Expo from 1-4 p.m. on Friday, March 15....
Healthcare professionals argue serious need to improve healthcare by updating law
Featured photo: Taneisha Franklin believes it presents a problem when PAs like herself are not able to make an initial evaluation and certify individuals as...