Growing up in a poor village in the East African nation of Kenya, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center Operating Room Nurse Ian Otinga recalls his family emphasizing the importance of helping the less fortunate despite having meager resources
Wellnest, an organization celebrating 100 years of serving Los Angeles with emotional well-being and behavioral health services, collaborates with Ora Café in Leimert Park to host its inaugural Wellnest Mental Health Awareness Month Event on May 16.
As Black Maternal Health Week is recognized nationally April 11-17, a spotlight is being cast on Black women who face significantly more challenges during their pregnancies compared to other races due to a combination of bias, social and medical factors.
The owners of the skincare company have used their faith and love of God to produce a healthy, beneficial skin care line. Melissa Summers-Beauperthuy and her husband, Mark, were motivated by their love of farming and natural foods.
According to the National Institute on Aging website, through research participation, African Americans are less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and related dementias than White participants. The website also shared African Americans are twice likely to develop dementias than Whites.
April is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, and it is one the leading causes of death among Black men in America. Dr. M. Leon Seard, of UC Irvine Health of Department of Urology offers tips and facts to know in the fight against this terrible illness
Registration is still open for this milestone gathering, promising a full day of education, empowerment, and connection. The event will bring together over 30 health experts, functional medicine practitioners, and physicians to explore the complex realities of menopause and aging well. This year’s keynote speaker is Lavinia Errico, the visionary co-founder of Equinox and founder of MoveJoy. In a groundbreaking addition, WisePause will also debut the Menopause Recognition Awards, honoring three high-profile advocates: actor and director Halle Berry, journalist and TV personality Tamsen Fadal, and CVS Health, a corporate leader helping dismantle stigma around women’s health. These awards spotlight the
Closing out Women’s History Month, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center held the Henrietta Lacks Symposium on Friday, March 28 with panels, a Q&A session with author Rebecca Skloot (“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”) and members of the Lacks family including grandchildren, David Lacks, Jr., Jeri Lacks Whye and great granddaughter, JaBrea Rodgers.
Crenshaw Boulevard – a stretch of road in South Los Angeles famous for many things. And the ‘Shaw is becoming known for one more thing: running. The Crenshaw Mile is a one-mile run/walk event that will take over the thoroughfare Saturday, April 5.
With March designated as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important for the Black community to know how to lower your risk of developing this potentially deadly, but treatable disease.
This Sunday, March 9, most of America – including California – will “spring forward” by turning the clocks one hour ahead at 2 a.m. to begin the annual time change into daylight saving time.
As a Black, female physician at Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, Dr. Tasmia Henry, a maternal fetal medicine specialist specializing in high-risk pregnancies, has experienced some preconceived perceptions from some of her patients when they see her for the first time.
Flu cases in California have surged to the highest levels the state has seen in years.
By the end of January, 26% of tests sent to state laboratories had come back positive for influenza.
Founded by Amour Delus, the foundation is a heartfelt tribute to her daughter, Monique “Mo” Woolley, a vibrant soul whose life was tragically cut short by suicide eight years ago.
In honor of Black History Month, Kaiser Permanente will host a health fair offering free health services and activities to members and non-members alike.