Black Doctors Earn Less than White Doctors

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) African-American physicians earn 15 percent less than White physicians—an average of $262,000 compared to $303,000—according to Medscape’s 2017 Physicians...

Republicans Hit Major Roadblock to ‘Trumpcare’ After Bad CBO Numbers

By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Less than a day after the Congressional Budget Office released an analysis of the “American Health Care Act of...

Saving Hearts and Lives in the African-American Community

By Patricia Maryland, Dr.PH (NNPA Newswire Guest Columnist) Our heart is the engine that keeps our body running. That’s why problems with the heart—such as coronary...

Neonatal Mortality: The Quiet Crisis of the African-American Community

By Patricia Maryland, Dr.PH (NNPA Newswire Guest Columnist) In my years working in healthcare, I have been blessed to see patients celebrate happy moments, but I...

On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Time to Address Stigma

By Angelo C. Louw (NNPA Newswire Guest Columnist) Those of us working in HIV prevention have always believed that the spread of the virus was largely...

Why Are Black People Still in the Dark When It Comes to HIV Prevention?

By Angelo C. Louw (NNPA Newswire Guest Columnist) With new infection rates and AIDS-related deaths on a decline globally, it seems we are finally gaining ground...

San Diego Trainer Overcomes Hurdles on the Track and in Life

By Edward Henderson (San Diego Voice & Viewpoint/NNPA Member) Rashan Guillory remembers the hunger pangs the most. Several months pregnant with her daughter Journey and kicked...

Americans Spend Almost $10,000 Each Year on Health Insurance

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Health care spending in the United States grew at a rate of 5.8 percent last year and reached $3.2...

Despite Progress, Colorectal Cancer Claims Thousands of Black Lives

By Dr. Patricia Maryland (NNPA Newswire Guest Columnist) Few diseases cause as much pain and suffering as cancer. While survivors, activists, policymakers and healthcare professionals have...

Black AIDS Institute Honors Lee Daniels on World AIDS Day

By BAI Staffers (Black AIDS Institute) The Black AIDS Institute’s Heroes in the Struggle Gala and Award Celebration honors, in a star-studded event and photographic tribute,...

PRESS ROOM: Are You Eligible for New Medicare Benefits? Find Out Today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Your health needs change from year to year. And, your health plan may change its benefits and costs each year too. That’s why...

This Is Why Increasing Diversity in Healthcare is Essential for the Black Community

By Dr. Patricia Maryland (NNPA Newswire Guest Columnist) Diversity is good for communities, companies and our nation. A plurality of viewpoints, experiences and beliefs has the...

Managing Pain and Opioid Addiction in the Black Community

By Patricia Maryland, Dr.PH (NNPA Newswire Guest Columnist) As America grapples with prescription opioid addiction, an epidemic shattering communities across our nation, healthcare providers face a...

Hillary Clinton Rolls Out Mental Health Care Plan

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Last week, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton released a health care proposal designed to support millions of Americans suffering...

Taking a Closer Look at Black Mental Health

By Patricia Maryland, Dr.PH (NNPA News Wire Guest Columnist) Good physical and mental health help drive success and enjoyment in our lives. But when it comes...

Gleaners Launches “Hunger Free Summer” Campaign to Feed Michigan Students

By Sidnee King (NNPA/DTU Journalism Fellow, Michigan Chronicle) Gleaners Community Food Bank, a non-profit group based in Detroit, Mich., that distributes 79,000 meals per day, recently...

Tika Sumpter On Being Dark-Skinned In Hollywood: “I Was Truly Unprepared”

Pfizer Officials Call for Blacks to Participate in Sickle Cell Disease Clinical Trials

By Joan H. Allen (NNPA News Wire Contributor) June 19, 2016 marks World Sickle Cell Day. In a desire to help create a greater awareness of...

Veterans Choice Program: Helping Our Troops Access the Care They Deserve

By Dr. Patricia Maryland (NNPA News Wire Guest Columnist) Since 1999, May has been designated as National Military Appreciation Month, an opportunity for Americans to show...

Black Women Beware: Are Our Hair Products Killing Us?

[ATLANTADAILYWORLD.COM] A bombshell new report from Black Women for Wellness, an LA-based advocacy and research group dedicated to the health and wellness of Black women, released...

Community Health Centers: Fulfilling the Promise of the ACA, Eliminating Black Health Disparities

By Dr. Patricia Maryland (NNPA News Wire Guest Columnist) One hundred one years ago, Booker T. Washington penned a letter to the editors of America’s leading...

The Flint Water Crisis Has the Power to Bring Out the Best in Americans

By Dr. Patricia Maryland (NNPA News Wire Guest Columnist) Our nation continues to marshal support for the people of Flint, Michigan, as the city rebuilds after...

Sisters, Let’s Touch & Agree: No More Black Women Suffering In Silence With Fibroids

Women who eat more broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, whole grains, flaxseed and fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids have fewer fibroids. (www.BlackDoctor.org) [dropcap style=”font-size: 60px; color:...

Darnell Earley Tells His Side

[PHOTO] Former Flint, Mich., Emergency Manager Darnell Earley recently spoke to the Black Press about the Flint water crisis. (Steve Carmody/Michigan Public Radio) By Keith A. Owens, Michigan...

Diversity among Doctors Drives Trust in Health Care

By Patricia Maryland NNPA News Wire Guest Columnist Black History Month gives us the opportunity to reflect on the countless examples of the contributions that African-Americans...