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Teen Health: Combating Suicide
Today, Black youth are grappling with a crisis—a disturbing surge in suicide rates. Alarming...
Can You Inherit Mental Illness?
When we talk about mental health, we often limit it to individual experiences or illnesses...
7 Ways to Earn the Trust of Your Black Patients
A study published in BMJ Quality & Safety in 2023 estimated that over 790,000 patients are...
Safe Sex for Black Queens: Taking Control of Your Health
Safety is an important aspect of life that affects the health and well-being of everyone...
Beyond the Blade: Rethinking Circumcision
Despite the acceptance of circumcision among Black men in the United States (81%), the topic...
Causes, Effects, and Prevention of Obesity in Black Men
Health benefits inspire specific lifestyle choices, and obese Black men are no exception to it. To...
Home Safety Tips for Caregivers
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 24.3% of Black adults in the United States are...
Disaster Preparedness in Black Neighborhoods
Disaster preparedness and relief are critical services provided by most governments, but emergency...
June Health: National Safety Month
In observance of National Safety Month in June, Elevate Black Health seeks to acknowledge the...
15 Mental Health Myths in Black Community
Mental health awareness is crucial in every community, including the Black community, where there...
Black Hair Microaggressions: Understanding Unwanted Comments...
Everyone has the right to feel that they belong and that they are genuine selves. Unfortunately...