WASHINGTON INFORMER — The Providence Health System’s board of directors has approved the addition of urgent care services center to its 30-acre campus on Varnum Street...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Pat Maryland NNPA News Wire Guest Columnist The passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) promised to improve the delivery of healthcare services in America—especially...
Patricia Maryland NNPA News Wire Guest Columnist Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the rate of new cases of diabetes in the...