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African Americans at Higher Risk of Developing Multiple Myeloma Cancer

African Americans are twice as likely to develop and die as a result of multiple myeloma cancer than white Americans. In addition, African Americans are also more likely to develop multiple myeloma at an earlier age. So, what exactly is multiple myeloma and why do these disparities exist? Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that develops in plasma cells in bone marrow—the soft, sponge-like…

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Employer Mandates Strengthen Fight Against COVID

S. E. Williams Two major vaccination policies announced by President Joe Biden on November 4, will strengthen the fight against COVID-19 despite continued, loud resistance from the right. “Any elected Republican not standing against vax mandates is in bed with some donor special interest and every single one of them deserve to be called out, primaried, defeated and unseated,” posted inland…

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Do you have breast implant illness?

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Print MGN If you’re not quite sure what breast implant illness (BII) is, don’t be alarmed: It is a relatively new term for a condition that isn’t completely understood. Breast implant illness is a term coined by some women and doctors to refer to a wide range of symptoms that can develop after undergoing a surgery with breast implants. For example, it…

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For African Americans, Health Disparities in Multiple Myeloma Can Be Addressed by Greater Participation in Research Studies

African Americans make up 20% of all multiple myeloma cases in the U.S. Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer of the plasma cells and it is the most common form of blood cancer among African Americans. In a healthy body, plasma cells produce antibodies to help protect us from germs and infection; when plasma cells become cancerous they multiply out of control and eventually outnumber normal…

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Make a difference by working at North Memorial

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Print Sponsored Content from North Memorial Health Shauntel Burzynski is a member of the talent acquisition team at North Memorial Health. She is a passionate advocate for finding the right person, for the right role, with a focus on supporting her team members who are seeking additional talent. Caprice Overstreet has spent the last 20+ years at North…

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7 Unexpected Signs of Breast Cancer

Early detection of breast cancer leads to better survival rates. And while finding a lump in their breast is the most common way women diagnosed with breast cancer learned they had the disease, there can be other signals. If you experience any of the following seven signs of breast cancer, contact your physician: Orange-peel skin. This is called “peau d’orange” by doctors, and it literally means…

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Iconic Atlanta News Anchor Jovita Moore Passes Away from Brain Cancer

Iconic Atlanta news anchor Jovita Moore passed away last night. This heartbreaking news comes just seven months after she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. In April, doctors discovered two masses on Moore’s brain after she started experiencing forgetfulness and disorientation. After surgery, they diagnosed her with glioblastoma. Glioblastoma is the most common type of brain…

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FDA Approves COVID-19 Vaccine for Children

Breanna Reeves | On Tuesday, an expert committee that advises the Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. This recommendation came after the FDA’s public session that discussed the benefits and potential risks of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine as it relates to children ages 5 to 11. FDA advisers voted 17-0 (1…

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Why voting is good for your health

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Print Another police shooting. A child is suffering the lifelong impacts of lead poisoning. Families are struggling to find a place to live. These are all outcomes that affect the health of everyone in our community and are heavily influenced by our participation in the civic duty of voting. Education, housing, nutrition and law enforcement policies are…

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FDA and CDC Align on New Guidelines for COVID Vaccine Boosters

S. E. Williams On Wednesday, October 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took action to expand the use of a booster dose for COVID-19 vaccines in eligible populations. The agency is amending the emergency use authorizations to allow for the use of a single booster dose as follows: Moderna The use of a single booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered at least 6 months…

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How can we bring health to our community?

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Print Getting “Shots at the Shop” outside Wilson’s Image (l-r) Anna Hyde Babington-Johnson, nurse Beverly Propes, Bryen Bogan and Dr. Zeke McKinney Photo by Thomas McCallister Our experience with COVID vaccinations suggests new possibilities We are well aware that vaccine hesitancy exists in many communities, even more around the COVID-19 vaccine, and…

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California’s New 988 Mental Health Line

Jenny Gold | Kaiser Health News NEED HELP? If you or someone you know is in a crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. In September 2020, Congress passed bipartisan legislation creating a three-digit national suicide hotline: 988. Think of it as an alternative to 911 for mental health…

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Six local organizations unite to shine a light on domestic violence

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Print In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, six local organizations have joined forces to raise awareness at an upcoming event entitled, “Breaking the Silence.” “Breaking The Silence” will take place on Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 6 pm to 9 pm at 121 Washington Ave N,…

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What we can and must do to mitigate our trauma

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Print MGN . Dr. David Hamlar Our Communities of Color have historically and in the recent past experienced an uptick in trauma. The question is why. Knowing why will help us come up with answers and hopefully a path to curbing these frustrating and heartfelt tragedies. I am currently enrolled in a course from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical…

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Descendants of Henrietta Lacks Seek Justice

S. E. Williams | As a 31-year-old Black woman lay dying of cervical cancer in 1951, doctors at today’s highly acclaimed Johns Hopkins Hospital, took what would become known as the “immortal cells” from a young mother named Henrietta Lacks. The cells were labeled “immortal cells” because of their unique properties. While most cells died soon after being removed from a human body–Lacks’ cells not…

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MSR Forefront honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Print In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, MSR Forefront will host a candid virtual discussion about the ways to create space for Black women and others impacted by domestic violence to be heard, believed, and supported. Tune in on October 14 at 6 pm at Facebook/MNSpokesmanRecorder. Moderator Stephenetta Harmon will welcome: Saran Cryer, Mental…

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Riverside County Launches New Vaccine Campaign

Breanna Reeves | Riverside County launched a vaccination campaign last week to encourage communities of color to get vaccinated and reduce the spread of COVID-19 among unvaccinated residents. Supervisor V. Manuel Perez represents Riverside County’s 4th District. (Source: Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce) A COVID Epidemiology Status Report from the Riverside University Health System…

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