Claudette Colvin, An Unsung Catalyst of the Civil Rights Movement Has Died

Claudette Colvin, who as a 15-year-old refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus in 1955, died on Tuesday, January 13,...

What to Expect During a Glaucoma Screening

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African...

Beloved Maternal Health Advocate Dr. Janell Green Smith Died in Childbirth   

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Carmen de Lavallade, A Legendary Dance Icon, Has Passed Away

Carmen de Lavallade, a groundbreaking Black dancer and choreographer,...

Gospel Music Maestro Richard Smallwood Has Died

Award-winning singer, composer, and iconic gospel music artist Richard...
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A Conversation About APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) 

Presented By: Vertex Dr. Stacy Johnson  Nephrologist   Clinical Development Director  Vertex  Alonzo Mourning  Disease Advocate   Vertex  Kidney...

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What to Expect During a Glaucoma Screening

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CERVICAL HEALTH

Tamika Felder On Cervical Cancer Survivorship, Motherhood & Leaving a Legacy

A few years ago, we shared Tamika Felder's cervical cancer survivorship story, where she talked about her diagnosis at age 25, life afterward, and...

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July is Cord Blood Awareness Month, a vital time to deepen our understanding of cord blood and its immense potential. Yet, a barrier stands...

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The Difference Between an Underactive & Overactive Thyroid

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As your parents get older, how can you be...

How Sleep Affects Chronic Disease

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