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By Dr. Lucille Ridgill Alzheimer’s disease (the most common type of dementia) is the 6th leading cause of death among White people, but the 4th leading cause of death for Black people like me. The Black population age 65+ is projected to more than double in size in the next 10 years, which means
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Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on people living with diabetes
The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on many individuals, communities, systems and countries the world over. With over one million cases of COVID–19 having been recorded around the world, health systems are undisputedly overwhelmed. Unfortunately, Zimbabwe has not been spared by the wrath of this
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Eight surprises in House Democrats' $3T coronavirus relief bill
House Democrats on Tuesday released their latest proposal for coronavirus relief — a massive package designed largely to press reluctant GOP leaders in the Senate and White House to get moving on another infusion of emergency
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Survey: Children missing well child check-ups, vaccinations due to COVID-19 - DefenderNetwork.com
Legacy Community Health conducted an online survey among parents and guardians of pediatric patients between 04/27/2020 and 05/15/2020 following Harris County’s stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey was provided in English and Spanish to help understand potential barriers to
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COVID-19: Western Cape DSD offer services for those with disabilities
The Department of Social Development in the Western Cape is offering a vast range of services for those with disabilities.
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Jermaine Dupri Begs Fans To Disregard Georgia Governor’s Reopening Of Non-Essential Businesses
“Don’t die cause you bored!!!”
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Restrictive measures leave Northern Senegalese herders stranded | Africanews
Herders in Northern Senegal can no longer move their livestock. They are thousands of semi-nomadic Fulani stuck in the Louga region, where they have been since the beginning of the coronavirus
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Africa: Covid-19 Exposes Healthcare Shortfalls
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Breonna Taylors family claims no aid was offered after she was fatally shot - TheGrio
Breonna Taylor’s family is not only holding the Louisville police responsible for her death but they are now alleging that... View Article The post Breonna Taylors family claims no aid was offered after she was fatally shot appeared first on TheGrio.
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Colin Kaepernick Expands Know Your Rights Camp Legal Defense Initiative
Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp Legal Defense Initiative expands to help provide legal support for protesters nationwide.
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Harris Health targets homeless for COVID-19 testing and care - DefenderNetwork.com
Homeless individuals are now being tested for the COVID-19 virus by Harris Health System through its Health Care for the Homeless Program thanks to nearly $1.3 million in federal grants awarded to Harris Health. In all, the program has already tested 125 people with the aim of testing and caring
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Guyana participating in WHO clinical trial seeking effective treatment for COVID-19 - Stabroek News
Guyana is participating in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “Solidarity” clinical trial with several treatments being used to treat COVID-19 patients in the country. The article Guyana participating in WHO clinical trial seeking effective treatment for COVID-19 appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Nigeria 'accepts' Madagascar syrup, Buhari orders strict pharmaceutic scrutiny
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Caring for Kids Safely During COVID-19
Kids will always be kids. They still run around and fall, get sick and grow before our eyes. At Children’s Wisconsin, we remain as committed as ever to be there for you and your family every step of the way. Know that when your kid needs medical care — be it at a primary care []
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San Quentin prisoners go on hunger strike over coronavirus conditions
A small group of COVID-19 positive prisoners have declared a hunger strike to protest the living conditions inside San Quentin during the coronavirus pandemic. The post San Quentin prisoners go on hunger strike over coronavirus conditions appeared first on TheGrio.
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Hospice Employees Receive “Self-Care” Tools and Modify Patient Care Model for Pandemic
By Mrinal Gokhale The proverb “take care of yourself before helping others” rings true in many aspects of life. With the explosion of the coronavirus pandemic, many healthcare workers fear contracting and spreading the disease in addition to facing more logistical challenges on the job. “COVID-19
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Newswire: Breonna Taylor’s family claims no aid was offered after she was fatally shot
By: Stephanie Guerilus, The Grio Breonna Taylor’s family is not only holding the Louisville police responsible for her death but they are now alleging that medical aid wasn’t offered to the young woman after she was fatally shot eight times. The bombshell claim was made Sunday in a new 31-page
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COVID dictionary: A - Z of words that accompanied the coronavirus | Africanews
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With Black Americans dying of COVID at higher rates, the medical community points to racism in health care - African American News Today - EIN News
Racial biases and inequalities in health care have resulted in Black Americans having poor health outcomes and higher rates of chronic diseases than whites, which has led to their being infected with the coronavirus at higher rates and being nearly twice as likely to die of it.
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Nigerians take the law into their own hands to fight COVID-19 | Afro
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The New Way COVID-19 Might Be Affecting Kids
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Can You Have Sex During The COVID -19 Pandemic?
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More than 200 samples from West Kingston, Norwood for testing
The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it has collected 137 samples in West Kingston since Thursday for COVID-19 testing, and some 100 samples in Norwood, St James, where surveillance is continuing.   It says the results will be...
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