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Uzima Health & Wellness is a resource for accurate, straightforward health information and open dialog about issues most critical in Black communities. Dr. K and a host of medical experts fearlessly delve into these topics, bringing them to light and into everyday conversation. Our goal is individual empowerment through knowledge and societal change through collective action.
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
Healthline, a leading online medical and wellness website, recently interviewed Dr K about the survival rate for stage 4 ovarian cancer.
In the United States, ovarian cancer is the 5th leading
Over the 2022 Christmas holidays, Dr K convened a group to discuss grief over the holidays, as many families get together and face missing seats at the table. While death
Dr K, herself no stranger to loss and grief, created a discussion titled: Unpacking grief during the holidays - reflections and solutions. She dedicated the hour-long show to the three
The founder of Uzima Health & Wellness, Dr Kendra Outler, has been interviewed by Health Professional Radio. In the interview, she discusses health disparities she has seen and experienced in
A new study on HDL - 'good cholesterol' - that takes race into account, is producing some nuanced conclusions on their protective benefits for heart disease. In an article in
The founder of MyUzima, Dr Kendra Outler, has been featured in the online publication, Cancer Wellness. The article, titled: When it comes to health, communication is key, deals with the
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