By Josephine McNeal Creating life and starting or growing a family can bring pure joy to a woman’s life. It can also be a source of anxiety and hidden fear. In addition to the physical changes that occur during pregnancy and post-delivery, approximately 20% of Black women may experience mental health challenges. Unfortunately, the rates […]
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 […]
Podcast Gives Platform for Black Women to Talk About Their Health and Highlights Black Women in Health Care
By Josephine Reid Newfound wellness, long term health, and protecting kids’ health during the pandemic were the topics of conversation during the two podcast episodes hosted by the Women’s Missionary Society and the “We Can Do This” COVID-19 public education campaign. The mission of the podcasts is simple: elevate the trusted voices of Black women […]
Vaccinations Look to Serve as Further Protection for Children and Their Future: What We’ve Learned So Far
Words from Pediatricians Serving as Advocates for Children By Josephine Reid Whether a parent, teacher, or family friend, you have seen at least one effect that this pandemic has had on children, including developmental issues, the widening education gap, and fewer wellness visits. In the United States, more than 5 million children have gotten COVID-19 […]
Family Doctors Step Up as Last Line of Defense Against Vaccine Hesitancy
By Josephine Reid Although 54 percent of the US population is now fully vaccinated for COVID-19, vaccine hesitancy is still prevalent, now with a newer group—parents of children ages 12 and under. Family doctors and pediatricians are now being called to the front lines to create trust among these parents of children who can now […]
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Making It Plain: What Black America Needs to Know about COVID-19, the Variants and the Vaccines
Establishing Public Health through the Black Church: The Road to Vaccination for All By Josephine Reid Local health departments play a vital role in providing many important public health services in our Black communities. Unfortunately, for many decades, African American communities have been at a great disadvantage in receiving these services. African Americans have often […]