By Dena Vang After two years of cancellations and alternative celebrations, cities across the country are getting ready to bring back fireworks, parades, barbecues and picnics, and other Fourth of July festivities. But with the rise of the BA.2.12.1, BA.4, and BA.5 subvariants of omicron, the U.S. finds itself in a familiar position: the threat […]
The FDA Approves Vaccines for Children Under 5 to 6 Months
By Karen Stokes On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel recommended authorizing Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccination shots for children under 5 to 6 months. The FDA will now decide whether to authorize the vaccines for emergency use in the youngest children. Before that can happen, the CDC’s panel of advisers will meet […]
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Why Juneteenth & Father’s Day are Special for Black Dads During Covid
By Paula Penebaker and Darryl Sellers This year, Juneteenth and Father’s Day fall on June 19. Of course, being a Black father in 2022 differs from the experiences of Black dads in 1865. So, let’s take a closer look. During slavery, Black men were viewed as breeders and were prohibited from participating in the traditional […]
Don’t Let COVID-19 Spoil Your Summer: How to Celebrate Juneteenth and Other Events Safely during the Pandemic
By Paula Penebaker Navigating the new normal, especially when it comes to summer celebrations, can be tricky with COVID-19 still circulating and infections on the rise in some communities. Even after two years, attending summer events like family cookouts, visiting amusement parks and enjoying music and cultural festivals, still comes with challenges thanks to what […]
5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Mental Health
By Dena Vang The ongoing stress, fear, and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many negative mental health impacts among children and adolescents. During the recent virtual town hall titled Mental Wealth: COVID’s Impact on Mental Health in the Black Community, a panel of trusted doctors discussed insights into how parents and caregivers […]
Mental Wealth: COVID-19’s Impact on Mental Health in the Black Community Helpful Tips to Protect Your Mental Health
By Paula Penebaker People have been facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including loneliness, isolation, missed milestones and increased anxiety. In addition, there are disparities in health care, such as access to health insurance and socio-economic pressures, that put Black people at even greater risk for trauma, grief and other mental health issues. The We […]
COVID-19 and Infertility
By Paula Penebaker On Mother’s Day, many moms recall bringing their newborn home. Some of the happiest moments moms experience are the “firsts” — first words, first steps, first birthday. However, this day of celebration can a painful reminder for women struggling with infertility. The stigma attached to infertility takes a toll on mental health. […]
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Overcoming Tragedy and Surviving Two Rounds of COVID-19 in Detroit
By Darryl Sellers There’s rarely a day that goes by when we don’t hear or read about how the pandemic has adversely affected the lives of Black Americans, leading them on unexpected twist and turns. This is especially true for Latresa Rice, who shared a poignant testimonial of her experience with COVID-19 with attendees during […]
Wisconsin Seeing Mild to Moderate Increase in Covid-19 Cases
By Karen Stokes Dr. Ryan Westergaard, infectious disease specialist in Madison, Wisconsin, said during a news conference on Tuesday that the state was seeing mild to moderate increases in case activity level. “The seven day average is just over 1000. In the context of where we were in January with the Omicron spike it’s about […]
National Minority Health Month: Black Doctor Shares Her Stories and Advice to Minorities Working in and Utilizing Health Care in America
By Josephine Reid As we look to trusted messengers when it comes to taking care of our health in Black America, having a physician who shares not only your skin tone but also your experiences and family background has become even more crucial during this COVID-19 era. Dr. Samira L. Brown, primary care pediatrician at […]
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