In our community, women are the backbone. Oftentimes we are so busy taking care of everyone else, that we neglect our own health. There are several tests that are recommended for African American women at different stages of life. These tests will help monitor our health and keep us in the best possible shape. In addition to knowing your test results, you have to eat right and … [Read more...]
World AIDS Day; It’s Still a Preventable Disease
I had a friend that always had a horrible cough. The doctor in me wondered why and often asked, “Why do you cough so much?” I was told it was asthma. Well they moved and we lost contact. One day I just decided to Google my friend and to my amazement, I found his obituary. December 1st is World AIDS Day. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is an infectious disorder that … [Read more...]
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Do You Know The Stats?
(Click here for full size) Check out this infographic from MakesMeWannaHoller.com (run by our very own Eric Payne) detailing the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in New York City for 2009. To learn more about the National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, click here. … [Read more...]