In the world of healthcare, few stories are as inspiring as that of Jessica Colvin, a dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist. With over a decade of service in inpatient rehabilitation, Jessica’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of occupational therapy and her unwavering commitment to helping others reclaim their independence. Jessica’s path to...
It has been said that “death is not an answer, but a solution”. The idea of death has a lure to it. It shines brighter than the stars often looked at. The star light of death is a gateway for healing and safety, but what it could never be is love and the feeling of life.
Meet 32-year old Destiny Nicole Monroe, the owner of Raw Fitness, a Black-owned gym and fitness center located in the Dallas, Texas area. As a certified strength and conditioning specialist, this former Army Veteran and software engineer already has more than half a million followers on Instagram (@DNicoleMonroe) and now offers online tailored workout programs. Destiny...
Dr. Patrice Little, a Family Nurse Practitioner in Georgia, has launched NP Student Magazine and a platform called NP Student University to help current nursing students and new graduates to better navigate their education and fill critical educational gaps. COVID-19 has disrupted nursing education in so many ways. With the nursing community focused on containing the spread of the...
Research indicates that African Americans have less access to palliative care, and many do not choose hospice in end-of-life situations. Actually, Black Americans are the most likely ethnic group in the US to select life support over palliative care and hospice. This is one reason why Advance Care Planning (ACP) expert, Dr. Gloria Thomas Anderson, is urging...
When you hear the term Delta 8 what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Delta the Airline company? In a way it will give you the take off towards your destination of a lifelong journey of wellness but it has nothing to do with an airline. Gaining knowledge about anything starts with asking...
A recent survey found a third of Americans with resolve to change something on Jan. 1 focus on diet and fitness. For children and adolescents aged 2-19 years1: The prevalence of obesity was 18.5% and affected about 13.7 million children and adolescents. Obesity prevalence was 13.9% among 2- to 5-year-olds, 18.4% among 6- to 11-year-olds, and 20.6% among 12- to 19-year-olds....
The Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. (ABC) is excited to have Atlanta as part of its annual Spirit of the Heart (SOH) tour for the fourth consecutive year. ABC member and local hosts David Montgomery, MD, Ph.D. and Jayne Morgan, MD in collaboration with New Life Community Ministries and VSNS Inc., along with other ABC...
If you’re just starting an exercise routine for the first time, you’re probably feeling a mix of emotions. It’s always exciting to try something new, but it can also be equal parts confusing and daunting. But the thing is, when it comes to working out, the best place to start really is at the beginning,...
The human body possesses the capacity to heal itself. Disease generally occurs when we abuse our bodies or deprive them of basic requirements to keep us healthy over extended periods. Every second that we’re alive, the cells in our bodies are endlessly working to bring us back to a natural state of homeostasis or equilibrium....