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DermKing Humanity Foundation Provides Skincare Solutions for Underserved Angelenos
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DermKing Humanity Foundation Provides Skincare Solutions for Underserved Angelenos

Zon D’Amour Contributing WriterDecember 14, 2023

 After a decade of being the dermatology expert to many of Hollywood’s elite including Academy Award-nominated actress Angela Bassett, Emmy Award-winning actress Niecy Nash, and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, Doctor of Medical Science and Health Science, Landon McCarroll who is also a Physician Associate (PA), is turning his attention towards helping the youth and underserved populations in the inner city by providing free medical care through his DermKing Humanity Foundation.

Hunter’s Heart Foundation Plans DMD Conference
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Hunter’s Heart Foundation Plans DMD Conference

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Managing EditorNovember 9, 2023

The life-altering effects of duchenne muscular dystrophy will be explored at Hunter’s Heart DMD Conference on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, 4560 Sunset Blvd., in Los Angeles.

Greater Los Angeles Heart and Stroke Walk Set for Oct. 22
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Greater Los Angeles Heart and Stroke Walk Set for Oct. 22

Special to the SentinelOctober 19, 2023

Sindi Mafu was doing household chores when she started sweating profusely and felt a crushing pain in her chest. She was having a heart attack. According to Sindi, she never imagined a heart attack could happen to a healthy 37-year-old like her. The wife and mother of two toddlers is grateful to be alive and have the chance to see her children grow up.

‘Grace In Your Second Act’ – Florence LaRue’s Book Offers Wisdom on Aging Gracefully
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‘Grace In Your Second Act’ – Florence LaRue’s Book Offers Wisdom on Aging Gracefully

Daniella Masterson, Contributing WriterOctober 12, 2023

Originally, there were five young talented vocalists of the multiple Grammy- award-winning 5th Dimension.  Their music was a combination of pop, pop soul, and psychedelic soul with hits like “Stone Cold Picnic,” “Day By Day By,” “Never My Love,” and an era-defining hit, “Age of Aquarius – Let The Sunshine In.”

Free Medicare Help for Los Angeles County Residents
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Free Medicare Help for Los Angeles County Residents

Sentinel News Service  October 12, 2023

Los Angeles County residents have a place to turn for help when making their Medicare choices during Medicare Open Enrollment, which runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2023.  Center for Health Care Rights is the official provider of free Medicare health insurance education, counseling, informal advocacy, and legal services for Los Angeles County residents. 

COVID-19 was ‘Bloody Sunday’ for America’s Racial Health Disparities; Yet, There is Little Progress
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COVID-19 was ‘Bloody Sunday’ for America’s Racial Health Disparities; Yet, There is Little Progress

Hazel Trice Edney, TriceEdneyWire.com  October 12, 2023

Black doctors on the front lines against racism in medicine across the U. S. had hoped that the revelation of racially disparate suffering and death amidst the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID 19) would become the “Bloody Sunday” for revealing the truth about health disparities in America and escalate the long struggle to end them. But that has apparently not happened.  

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – What To Know
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month – What To Know

Christopher Petty, Contributing WriterOctober 5, 2023

The October month is finally here! With the seasons and weather changing, let’s fully understand the awareness month that is taking place – Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a very important time as we are able to recognize those who have been affected and those who battle with breast cancer everyday.

Suicide Prevention Week Focuses on Mental Health Crisis Confronting Black Californians
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Suicide Prevention Week Focuses on Mental Health Crisis Confronting Black Californians

Aldon Thomas Stiles, California Black MediaSeptember 21, 2023

The conclusion of Suicide Prevention Week on Sept.16, served as a reminder, according to wellness advocates, of the ongoing mental health crisis faced by Black Californians. Between 2010 and 2019, Black Californians experienced a 31.1% increase in suicide deaths, according to the California Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission.