Racism can take its toll on mental health. The impact will likely be worse if it occurs in a health facility where we are most vulnerable. However, there’s also a physical health angle to it. According to the Centers for Disease...
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Black Women Coping with Violence and Trauma
The National Network to End Domestic Violence and the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence report that 45.1% of Black women have experienced domestic violence. It’s time to break the silence. Violence against women in the...
The Rising C-Section Trend Among Black Women
Childbirth is one of the most transformative experiences a woman can have. As a mother of two, I can tell this firsthand while childbirth is deeply personal, the decision-making process during pregnancy is often influenced by...
The Dark Side of Wigs: Potential Health Risks
Many Black women wear wigs to enhance their style, protect their natural hair, or manage hair loss. While wigs offer versatility and allow for creative expression, they can also pose health risks, particularly when worn...
Teen Health: Challenges of Parental Cancer
What happens to a teenager’s world when the person they rely on most suddenly becomes fragile? A parent’s cancer diagnosis hits the family like an unexpected storm. For teens, already facing the struggles of...
Risks of Low Blood Donation
Around 6.8 million people in the United States donate around 13.6 million units of blood annually. The huge amount of blood donations ensured the United States, for a long time, was the largest blood supplier. Although the Black...
January Health: Blood Donors Combating Birth Defects
January marks two important public health observances: Blood Donation Awareness Month and National Birth Defect Awareness Month. Both of these observances are extremely important for the Black community, as they highlight public...
Environmental Factors and Birth Defects
A staggering 8 million children are born with birth defects every year. Nine out of ten of the most serious cases are born in low- and middle-income countries—which, unfortunately, is where the largest population of Black...
Teen Health: Mental Health & Birth Defects
January, recognized as Birth Defect Awareness Month, brings attention to the physical challenges faced by children born with congenital conditions. However, for Black teens with birth defects, the journey is harder. They often...
Disturbing Infant Mortality Rates in Black Community
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines infant mortality as the death of a child before reaching his or her first birthday. Since the year 2000, neonatal deaths have declined by 44%. However, the decline has...