Three Thoughts About Sickle Cell Disease and Its Impact on the Lives of Black Americans September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month – September As we reflect on sickle cell
Considering the Enduring Effects of Learning Loss and COVID-19 on Black Students and Families The term “learning loss” seeks to capture a phenomenon where a disruption of any kind causes
Sextortion and Keeping Our Children Safe: What the Woods Family Wants You to Know! How do you teach your child about how harmful this world can be? Indeed, they should
One thing they cannot prohibit—The strong men coming on. The strong men gittin’ stronger. Strong men . . . Stronger . . . — Sterling Brown, 1931 The decline in
Dr Kendra Outler recently spoke with Dr Vanessa Freeman, a psychiatrist in the United States Army, in the What the Doctor Say with DrK?, the Uzima Health and Wellness podcast.
Colorectal Cancer – Your genes matter March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr Kendra Outler wants to remind you that your genes matter in the fight against the disease.
What is IBD? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) describes two conditions that cause gastrointestinal (GI) tract inflammation: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s disease can involve any part of the GI
Dr K was invited to Inside the Issues, a weekly show hosted by Dr Wilmer Leon on Sirius FM to discuss heart health. February is heart health month, and the
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