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Racial Discrimination in Alzheimer’s Care
March 11, 2021
A recent report by the Alzheimer’s Association found that two-thirds of Black Americans surveyed believe it is difficult to get excellent care for Alzheimer’s or other dementias. ... read more »
“What really drove COVID in South LA”
March 4, 2021
Even before COVID, our community had an epidemic of chronic disease. ... read more »
How Mindfulness Saved My Life During COVID-19
February 25, 2021
Of all the symptoms he experienced, he says the worst one was the virus' effect on his mental health. ... read more »
African Americans Urged to Enroll in Health Plans
February 18, 2021
Due to COVID-19, Covered California’s special enrollment on now through May 15 for anyone without health coverage
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New Plan Moves People with Disabilities to Front of COVID Vaccine Line
February 18, 2021
Health officials announced that people suffering from COVID-19 co-morbidities or who are at higher risk of dying from the disease because of other medical conditions will be eligible for vaccination in March. ... read more »
Plant-Based Diet Offers Strong Medicine for a Healthy Heart
February 18, 2021
With February recognized as American Heart Month, a Kaiser Permanente cardiologist explains how a plant-based diet combats heart disease and leads to better health ... read more »
Preventing Heart Disease Among African Americans
February 11, 2021
With February being American Heart Month, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles offers the following lifestyle tips to help maintain good health and a strong heart ... read more »
Medical Legal Community Partnership- Los Angeles Improves Well-Being of Vulnerable Patients During the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond
February 4, 2021
The program is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many people are dealing with job losses, inability to pay rent or cut-off benefits. ... read more »
75 % Of COVID Vaccines in U.S. Sitting in Freezers
January 21, 2021
The lack of a comprehensive national plan has greatly contributed to a bottleneck in administering the vaccine ... read more »
Tis The Season to Destress: Nine Ways to Leave the 2020 Blues Behind
December 24, 2020
Here are some tips to help your through this holiday season. ... read more »
The vaccine is coming. Let’s get ready to roll up our sleeves
December 10, 2020
In order to return to a welcome normalcy, we need to do our part—get the vaccine. ... read more »
The Disparity Cascade: Attention to Sexual Health during an Epidemic
December 10, 2020
Similar to COVID-19, African Americans are disproportionately impacted by STIs ... read more »
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials Open for Enrollment in Los Angeles: Understanding the Importance of Diversity
November 19, 2020
We may end up with more than one COVID-19 vaccine, just like we have many medications for diabetes or cancer. ... read more »
Breast Cancer Awareness Still Up Front in Compton Despite COVID
October 29, 2020
The VIRTUAL walk began with a swag parade, in which almost 500 people lined up in cars ... read more »
How can I get support for taking care of my health in the era of COVID-19?
October 29, 2020
HHMB project is to discuss traumatic experiences to understand how they can affect our health over time ... read more »
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