With November being National Diabetes Month, it’s important to know the risk factors associated with this disease, and what you can do to lower your chances of developing this serious illness that affects millions of people in America.
With Labor Day approaching fast, many families across Southern California will travel, head to the beach, go camping, and gather with family and friends to enjoy the long holiday weekend.
With the approach of the long Memorial Day holiday weekend that marks the unofficial start of summer, many people will be looking forward to spending time with family and friends getting some sun, socializing and being outdoors.
Dr. Branden Turner, assistant physician in charge at Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw medical offices, is a proud L.A. native who is a compassionate healer deeply rooted in South Los Angeles.
When it comes to the impact on the Black community, diabetes is having an exceptional toll. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Black people are more likely to suffer complications from diabetes, including end-stage kidney disease and lower extremity amputations.
The barbershop is a space where most men feel comfortable to express themselves and vent. What if there was a place for Black men to receive health and wellness services, mental health, and social care needs all while receiving a haircut? Founder and CEO of TRAP Medicine, Jahmil Lacey, and his team are working tirelessly to make this vision possible.