You want to do what is best for your children. You know about the importance of car seats, baby gates and other ways to keep them safe. But, ... Read More
Health Disparities
Celebrations and Shouts: Texas Nurse Now Free of Ebola Virus!
Ebola is now undetectable in Texas nurse Amber Vinson's body, and she has been approved to leave isolation at Emory University Hospital in ... Read More
Cut Your Child’s Risk Of Mystery Respiratory Virus
In recent weeks, more than 1000 children have been sickened - some hospitalized - by a yet-to-be confirmed respiratory illness and doctors ... Read More
Are We More Accepting Of Obesity In Black Men?
I’ve had a longstanding professional interest in cultural perspectives on obesity – particularly among African American women. In fact, it ... Read More
Making Things Right
“In short, we urge the nation’s leaders to embrace the idea that an economically vibrant and sustainable American future depends, almost ... Read More
CDC & Million Hearts Recognize 2013 Hypertension Control Champions
HHS’ Million Hearts initiative recognizes nine public and private practices and health systems across the country for success in achieving ... Read More
Do You Use Coupons? Guess What?
Grocery store coupons influence shoppers’ food purchases. Unfortunately, according to a recent CDC study, many of those coupons aren't very ... Read More
“…Isms” And The Pursuit Of Health Equity
Last fall, our office hosted the inaugural “Forum on the State of Health Equity at CDC.” The purpose of the forum was to examine CDC’s ... Read More
Minority Health Determines Health Of The Nation
The estimated lifetime risk for a diagnosis of HIV infection is a key measure of the disparities that exist for this disease in the United ... Read More
Without A Home, But Not Without Help
Homelessness is associated with disproportionate rates of various chronic and infectious diseases, poor mental health, substance abuse, and ... Read More
”I Just Didn’t Want To Hear Any More Bad News…”
Gathered in the parking lot of my hometown church, family and friends were “catching up” with each other before leaving the annual ... Read More
April Is STD Awareness Month
Every year, the public health and medical communities recognize April as STD Awareness Month. This month-long observance provides ... Read More