Most people think chest or stomach pain, a sprain or broken bones, upper respiratory infections, cuts, back pain, skin infections or severe headaches are good reasons to visit the ER. But did you know that one of the most common reasons people end up in the ER is for dental pain? One of the main causes for ER visits is toothaches and other preventable dental pain. Why do so … [Read more...] about Avoid the emergency room for dental problems
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Columbia St. Mary’s hosts ‘Be of Good Heart’ luncheon to launch new initiative
On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, 2301 North Lake Dr., Ascension Healthcare and Columbia St. Mary's hosted the launch of their new heart health initiative, "Be of Good Heart." The program goal is to reach 2,000 African Americans to improve heart health and empower our community to be heart smart. The luncheon included a powerful speech by … [Read more...] about Columbia St. Mary’s hosts ‘Be of Good Heart’ luncheon to launch new initiative
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Trump’s First Legislative Effort Fails as G.O.P. Pulls Bill to Repeal Obamacare
WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders, facing a revolt among conservatives and moderates in their ranks, pulled legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act from consideration on the House floor Friday afternoon in a humiliating defeat for President Trump on the first legislative showdown of his presidency. Paul D. Ryan, the House speaker, rushed to the White House shortly … [Read more...] about Trump’s First Legislative Effort Fails as G.O.P. Pulls Bill to Repeal Obamacare
Five things every African American should know about HIV/AIDS in 2016
Yes, it’s 2016 – nearly 35 years since the first cases of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. But, the sexually transmitted disease is just as dangerous today as it was years ago. More than 37 million people were living with HIV by the end of 2014, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). And since the early 1980s, about 39 million people have died from infection across the … [Read more...] about Five things every African American should know about HIV/AIDS in 2016
Gotta minute? Get a good workout
Couch potatoes, there are no more excuses. New research from Canada contends that just one minute of high-intensity exercise can boost your health as much as 45 minutes of a moderate workout. That means you can’t claim that you don’t have enough time to get in shape. “Most people cite ‘lack of time’ as the main reason for not being active,” said study author Martin Gibala, a … [Read more...] about Gotta minute? Get a good workout
Potawatomi Hotel and Casino’s ‘Heart Of Canal Street’ charity application process kicks off this week
For more than two decades, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s signature community program, Heart of Canal Street, has enhanced and improved the lives of children and their families in southeastern Wisconsin. Local charities will once again have the opportunity to become part of this special tradition as applications for the 2016 program will be accepted beginning Monday, May 16, … [Read more...] about Potawatomi Hotel and Casino’s ‘Heart Of Canal Street’ charity application process kicks off this week
BLACK WOMEN 50+ HEALTH & LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE
We need 50 women to walk with Team … BLACK WOMEN 50+ HEALTH & LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE Registration deadline April 28 at the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK 3 mile fundraising walk for awareness and prevention of breast cancer... Saturday, May 7, 2016 Veterans Park on the Lake / 1010 N. … [Read more...] about BLACK WOMEN 50+ HEALTH & LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE