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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If you have carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS) or are at significant risk for developing it, you really should learn strategies to either prevent, limit progression or treat the condition. Of course, once you develop it, you’ll be more focused on treatment. Fortunately, very good options exist for all of these. How can carpal tunnel syndrome
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Learn to screen. Learn to self-exam yourself. Commit to regular evaluations. Even if you don’t prevent cancer, early detection gives you the very best chance of recovery after treatment. Your health is your choice. Balance your life decisions in a way that allows you to enjoy yourself to the fullest while lowering your risks for
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