Flu Vaccination Provides The Best Protection Against Illness, Hospitalization
Flu season is approaching, and the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to circulate at high levels, putting a strain on local hospitals. Flu vaccination provides the best protection against influenza illness and can help to reduce the burden on local hospitals.
At Her Father’s Side: Public Health Expert Finds Herself Facing Real Life Crisis
World Heart Day. Thometta Cozart, a professional advocate for health equity, got a strong dose of reality when her father had a stroke and then a seizure.
Black Men And Women Are 40% More Likely To Die From Colorectal Cancer
In the United States, Black people are 20% more likely than other racial/ethnic groups to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and about 40% more likely to die from it once diagnosed. Black men and women also have one of the lower screening rates.
Inslee Updates Criteria For Counties In Washington State To Stay In Phase 3 Of...
April 9, 2021 - Gov. Jay Inslee today updated and clarified the criteria for counties to stay in Phase 3 of the state's Healthy Washington pandemic...
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America’s First Elected Black Governor Tells Activists, Politicians: ‘Don’t Stop. You...
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, 95, delivered a passionate keynote at the Richmond Crusade for Voters' 70th anniversary, urging activists to persist in the fight for justice. Reflecting on his historic career, from removing a racist state song to securing Virginia's MLK holiday, Wilder emphasized unity, perseverance, and the enduring importance of civic engagement and voting rights.
