CPR: 5 links in the Chain of Survival
“You have to think a little smarter, be proactive, not reactive.” This quote by Frank Abagnale could save your loved one’s life. Jay Harold has been part of the “Code Blue”…
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Genital Herpes: 776,000 new infections yearly in U.S.
Herpes1 is an infection that is caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Oral herpes causes cold sores around the mouth or face. Genital herpes affects the genitals, buttocks or anal area. Genital…
Drinking too much Alcohol: 5 Short Term Risks
The Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA Psychiatry) has an article that states alcohol use disorders have almost doubled1 (92.8%) among the African American population during a 10 year period ending…
What are Healthcare- Associated Infections and How to Prevent Them?
Healthcare facilities invoke visions of fear and dread to many people. This fear is especially true in the African-American community. Many Black people wonder if the healthcare facility will do…