New Study Adds to Growing Evidence that Black People with MS May Experience Worse Disease June 30, 2021 A study of 1,214 Black people with MS and 7,530 white people with MS suggests that at their first study visit, Black people tended to show......
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Resource: https://www.nimhd.nih.gov/programs/edu-training/nmhm/#about National Minority Health Month April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minority populations and encourage action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications. History of NMHM......
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Steps to Reduce Heart Disease in African-American February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness of heart disease – the number one killer in the United States – and a disease African Americans are more susceptible to. Nearly 44 percent of African American......
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These clinicians, researchers, and advocates championed and advanced medicine in this country and beyond. Read the story HERE!...
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An Inclusive Workforce is a Strong Workforce! Join Services for Independent Living for a FREE informational Webinar on how to improve on developing opportunities for persons with disabilities in the workplace! Developing more disability-specific programs or initiatives aimed at overcoming disadvantages and barriers will assist......
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More than 60 attend Kym Sellers Golf outing for Multiple Sclerosis Kent Weeklies Source link: https://www.mytownneo.com/story/lifestyle/2020/09/10/kym-sellers-golf-outing-multiple-sclerosis-draws-60-aurorans/5722746002/ The Kym Sellers Foundation’s 11th Annual Golf Outing for Multiple Sclerosis, held Aug. 7 at Grantwood Golf Course was an overwhelming success. Kym, a resident of Aurora since......
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RESOURCE LINK Unemployment insurance, tax assistance and other resources designed to help those affected by multiple sclerosis facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis, job loss and other unforeseen circumstances. If your employment has been impacted by COVID-19, please contact an MS Navigator......
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Original article: https://www.ccbh.net/covid-19-community-testing/ Program Contacts Nichelle Shaw, MPH Supervisor 216.201.2000 ext 1506 nshaw@ccbh.net Romona Brazile, BSN, BA, RN Co-Director 216.201.2000 ext 1317 rbrazile@ccbh.net Community Testing In partnership with MetroHealth and other community and faith-based organizations, CCBH is bringing COVID-19 testing to local neighborhoods.......
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Considerations for Travelers—Coronavirus in the US Updated June 28, 2020 This page is about travel that is different from your everyday activities, away from your local community. For advice on how to safely meet basic household needs within your local community, see CDC’s webpage......
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Overview of MS women’s health issues MS is three times more common in women than in men and is more prevalent in women of childbearing age than in any other age group. Many women report their MS symptoms fluctuate during their menstrual cycle and......
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