Men Need Doctors TOO!
Written by Dr Aisha Harris (pictured in featured photo) Almost 60% of men DO NOT go to the doctor! That is not good for their...
Category : Health and Wellness
Herd immunity and its limitations
Herd immunity, also called community immunity, represents the threshold at which enough individuals in the population are immunized against a certain disease to prevent outbreaks...
Preventative care
Preventative care is the stuff you do (before you get sick) to stay healthy. It’s important to remember that there are still things you can...
No-cost virtual Kidney PATH workshop starts June 28
MICH. — (June 7, 2023) — If you are living with chronic kidney disease or you care for someone with kidney disease, consider taking an...
Stroke rising in young populations: here’s what you need to know
(StatePoint) Often times stroke is associated with older populations, but many people are unaware that it can occur at any age. In fact, one out...
Considering updated COVID-19 booster shots and where to get them in June 2023
By Tanya Terry Most adults who haven’t received an updated COVID-19 booster shot have “relatively little remaining protection” against hospitalization compared to the unvaccinated, according to...
Annual Food Distribution Day expands in Flint despite city being food desert
Featured photo: Volunteers are the heart of the Annual Food Distribution Day Written by Tanya Terry, with photos by Tanya Terry Raven Mathews, president of...
Gun Violence Awareness Sunday focus to be on prayer and mental health
Featured photo: Cook Women’s Missionary Society at Vernon Chapel AME Church has been prioritizing gun violence awareness in hopes of reducing senseless crimes in the...
STAY STRONG!
Paid for by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services COVID vaccine protection wanes over time, leaving you vulnerable to severe illness, hospitalization, or...
How do vaccines work? Why getting vaccinated is safer than getting sick
Written by L. M. Land Vaccines are a modern medical miracle that have been preventing death and disability for over 80 years. Simply, vaccines work by...