Women
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Being an African American ‘superwoman’ might come with a price
[ad_1] (nadia_bormotova/iStock, Getty Images) The image of the strong African American woman – resilient, driven to succeed, devoted to those…
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The Racist History of Abortion and Midwifery Bans
[ad_1] In 1851, Sojourner Truth delivered a speech best known as“Ain’t I A Woman?” to a crowded audience at the…
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Focusing on maternity and postpartum care for Black mothers leads to better outcomes
[ad_1] The United States has long struggled with having one of the highest maternal mortality rates among wealthy and industrialized…
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Black Mental Health Resource Guide for Black History Month « Mental Health First Aid
[ad_1] By Mental Health First Aid USA on February 9, 2024 “Black History Month is typically a time of reflection.…
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Black Health & Wellness Pioneers: Dr. Jane Cooke Wright, A Progressive Surgeon And Oncologist
[ad_1] According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 3 black men and women will be diagnosed with cancer in…
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Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Medicine
[ad_1] Partnering with Community-Based Organizations to Improve Cardiovascular Health NIMHD’s Conversations with Researchers Advancing Health Equity February is African American…
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New campaign focusing on Black women and their heart health
[ad_1] CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While heart disease impacts hundreds of thousands of lives each year, everyone has their own story…
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Racial disparities impact health, pay, home ownership, more for Black Americans
[ad_1] An all-time high of 47.2 million people living in the United States are Black, that’s up 30% from 2000.…
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Heart disease in African American women: The health disparities and how to overcome them
[ad_1] Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. And African American women have…
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The Role of Doulas in Addressing Black Women’s Maternal Mortality: Women’s Health Education Program Blog
[ad_1] This article includes discussion of maternal mortality that may be challenging for some readers. May 10, 2023By Daneka Stryker,…
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