Healthcare Disparities Disparities in healthcare lead to premature development of disease and death. The culprits are often insufficient access to care, culture barriers, habits and even discriminatory practices. It is critical for all involved, i.e., individuals, healthcare planners and practitioners, to understand these causes so that everyone can adjust habits and apply resources to combat […]
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You heart works harder than any organ in your body. Are you abusing it? Heart disease and stroke kill more Americans than any other disease. Here are 5 quick ways to be kinder to your heart. Dr. Jeffrey Sterling: Heart Disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcWrJ7aKvgI&t=52s
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Join Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for the Surgeon General Initiative Health Series as we partner with the Oklahoma State District to discuss for “A Fireside Chat on All Things Health” on Thursday, February 10th at 7 PM ET with Brothers Dr. Jeffrey E. Sterling and Dion Matthews! You can access the webinars via the
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Both American Heart Month and Black History Month are celebrated in February. One focuses on the burden of cardiovascular disease, the other celebrates the contributions of African Americans over the course of history. Dr. Daniel Hale Williams While most remember Daniel Hale Williams as one of the first physicians to complete a successful open-heart surgery,
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Prevention and early detection always provides the best outcomes in the event of disease. If you need PPE and tests and haven’t taken advantage of the free offer from the government, do so. If you need more tests, you can get them at https://jeffreysterlingmd.com/…/ihealth-covid-19…/ or call 844-724-7754. There are levels to being smart. Embrace them
Freedmen’s Hospital (Washington, DC) Freedmen’s Hospital was established 1862 in Washington, DC by the Medical Division of the Freedmen’s Bureau to provide the much needed medical care to slaves, especially those freed following the aftermath of the Civil War. The hospital was located on the grounds belonging to Howard University and was the only Federally-funded
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Join the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for the next Surgeon General Initiative health webinar. February 3, 2022 at 7 pm EDT Managing Stress & Building Resilence in COVID Times: Perils of The Road Warrior You can access the webinars via the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Facebook page live or SphinxTV via YouTube. Alpha
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POWER CONFERENCE SPEAKER February 24th Dr. Jeffrey Sterling For tickets visit www.legacyawardsgala.com
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How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated? In this post, we will address general, drug and surgical treatments. General · Treatments for CTS should begin as early as possible and under a doctor’s direction. · Underlying causes such as diabetes or arthritis should be treated first. · Initial treatment generally involves resting the affected hand and
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