A program that helps residents obtain free or low-cost prescription medications has gotten a boost from the Helen Bader Foundation. The Foundation has announced it is providing a $30,000 grant to support the Prescription Advocacy & Referral Service (PARs) at the Social Development Commission. PARs helps income-eligible residents get medications they would normally have … [Read more...] about Financial support for prescription aid
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Get healthy with probiotics (part 5)
Probiotics…for life! Probiotics are beneficial microbes that live in our intestines. Coming from the Greek, meaning "for life", the term probiotic was likely coined as a witty response to the word antibiotic. The therapeutic use of probiotics began when the benefits of "probiotic therapy" after a course of antibiotic therapy was recognized. Many people mistakenly believe this … [Read more...] about Get healthy with probiotics (part 5)
Get healthy with probiotics (part 3)
Probiotics…for life! Probiotics are beneficial microbes that live in our intestines. Coming from the Greek, meaning "for life", the term probiotic was likely coined as a witty response to the word antibiotic. The therapeutic use of probiotics began when the benefits of "probiotic therapy" after a course of antibiotic therapy was recognized. Many people mistakenly believe this … [Read more...] about Get healthy with probiotics (part 3)
Five things you should know about diabetic eye disease
Diabetes is reaching epidemic levels across all ages and races. Chances are you know (or are) one of the 25.8 million Americans with the disease. If so, take note. Diabetes does more than affect blood sugar levels. It is now a leading cause of blindness in the U.S. And, if you are black, you have a three times greater risk of losing vision to diabetes than a white person. 1. … [Read more...] about Five things you should know about diabetic eye disease
Experts release landmark findings on blacks and hepatitis C
The National Medical Association (NMA) on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, released the much anticipated Consensus Panel Paper entitled: Hepatitis C: A Crisis in the African American Community. When faced with the startling facts on the burden of Hepatitis C (HCV) in the Black community, former NMA President Rahn K. Bailey, MD convened experts to make recommendations to address … [Read more...] about Experts release landmark findings on blacks and hepatitis C
Talking Health with Dr. Carter By Dr. Lester Carter Owner, Carter Drug Store 11/7/2013
Supplemental CoQ10 not only improves the quality of life, it also saves lives Coenzyme Q10 has been called the miracle nutrient of the 21st century. It has been shown to energize the body, strengthen the heart, revitalize the immune system, control periodontal disease, normalize blood pressure, overcome infertility, reverse the effects of aging, and more. How is this … [Read more...] about Talking Health with Dr. Carter By Dr. Lester Carter Owner, Carter Drug Store 11/7/2013
Black Health Coalition, Inc. hosts Affordable Care Act forum
In their continued effort to inform the community about the Affordable Care Act, Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin Health held an ACA community forum on October 23, 2013. This forum was the first known Milwaukee event that allowed the community to hear directly from the four Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) in the Milwaukee Region for Health Insurance Marketplace Exchanges. … [Read more...] about Black Health Coalition, Inc. hosts Affordable Care Act forum
Half of single young adults eligible for the Health Insurance Marketplace could get coverage for $50 or less
A new report released Monday, October 28, 2013 by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shows that nearly half (46 percent) of single young adults who are uninsured and may be eligible for coverage in the Health Insurance Marketplace could get coverage for $50 or less per month. “The health care law is making health insurance more affordable for young adults,” said … [Read more...] about Half of single young adults eligible for the Health Insurance Marketplace could get coverage for $50 or less
Screening and diagnosis: Mammogram, clinical breast exam, and other tests
Breast cancer screening looks for signs of cancer before a woman has symptoms. Screening can help find breast cancer early, when the chance of successful treatment is best. Two tests are commonly used to screen for breast cancer: Mammogram. A low-dose x-ray exam of the breasts to look for changes that are not normal. Check the womenshealth.gov screening charts to see when you … [Read more...] about Screening and diagnosis: Mammogram, clinical breast exam, and other tests
Talking Health with Dr. Carter By Dr. Lester Carter Owner, Carter Drug Store 11/12/13
Healthy blood pressure (part 5) Heart disease, cardiovascular disease (CVD), is the leading cause of death for all Americans age 35 and older. This means men and women among all racial and ethnic groups. According the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 600,000 people died of heart disease in 2008, 25 percent of all deaths. In other words, one in four Americans died of … [Read more...] about Talking Health with Dr. Carter By Dr. Lester Carter Owner, Carter Drug Store 11/12/13