August is National Immunization Month. Dr. Lisa Ashe wants you to know all about the vaccinations that are necessary for your child’s optimal health. IS HPV VACCINE REQUIRED FOR HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE STUDENTS? The HPV vaccination is not required for anyone. It is recommended to be given starting at age 11 for girls and […]
Sarcoidosis can be devastating and difficult to diagnose, yet it disproportionately African-Americans. It’s the disorder that led to comedian Bernie Mac’s untimely death 9 years ago, though women get it more than men. Dr. Jen Caudle provides more information on this condition. WHAT EXACTLY IS SARCOIDOSIS? Sarcoidosis is a condition that causes inflammation in the […]
WHAT IS PROGESTERONE? Progesterone is a female hormone, naturally produced during the reproductive years. It stabilizes the lining of the uterus and is essential to achieving/maintaining pregnancy. WHAT IS THE SUCCESS RATE WITH PROGESTERONE? In this study, women with recurrent pregnancy loss who received progesterone increased pregnancy success rates from 6% prior to 69% after […]
WHY ARE AFRICAN-AMERICANS STILL LESS LIKELY TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP? The stigma of mental illness and mistrust of the health community are preventing many African-Americans from seeking the care they need. African-Americans have similar rates of mental illness as the general population, however they come into treatment later, receive less and poorer quality of care […]
Mental illness and violence are often hand in hand, but it can be difficult to predict whether or not a mentally ill person is violent or not. Dr. Shane Dodd, a forensic psychologist is a doctor who specializes in determining the difference. Read on for more information about the link between mental illness and […]
ARE AFRICAN-AMERICANS AT A HIGHER RISK OF DEVELOPING DIABETES? IF SO, IS IT MORE HEREDITARY OR DIET AND LIFESTYLE? Yes, African-Americans have twice the risk of developing diabetes as white Americans. This is more likely attributed to diet and lifestyle factors. There is a higher rate of obesity in the African-American community and there […]
June is Cataract Awareness Month. Dr. Lawrence Woodard encourages African-Americans to know the basics about the condition including the physical and emotional impact and the benefits of treatment. What exactly are cataracts? Cataracts cloud the eye’s naturally clear lens, blocking or changing how light passes through and resulting in blurry vision. It is the […]
Do we really have to go to the dentist every 6 months? Absolutely; we recommend going every 6 months so that we can ensure our patients are maintaining proper oral health. During that visit we can update X-rays, evaluate for pain, check if there are cavities or if you are in pain and complete an […]
James “Jazzy” Jordan is a music executive turned author and trainer. He is the recipient of the 2016 Presidential Lifetime Achievement award from former president Barack Obama, the former executive V-P of a record label, a certified John Maxwell coach and trainer, and an international bestselling author. He uses what he’s learned about healthful eating […]
Dr. William Yates started losing his hair in his early 20’s, so he understands the impact hair loss can have on one’s self-esteem and self-confidence. As a physician and surgeon in Chicago, he specializes in hair transplantation and other state of the art techniques to treat all hair types for both men and women. People […]
WHAT CAUSES CERVICAL CANCER? Cervical cells can become abnormal and then if not addressed become cancerous. Also HPV, human papillomavirus, is the leading cause of cervical cancer, and if detected on a PAP smear should be addressed with your gynecologist CAN IT BE PREVENTED? Cervical cancer can be prevented by going to get your annual […]
WHAT EXACTLY IS A STROKE? It is a neurological disease that occurs when an artery in the brain or going to brain gets clogged or breaks, this causes blood flow to an area of brain to be cut off. When this happens, brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die. When brain cells […]
