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About 40% of Americans are obese, and if you add those overweight, that number increases to 70%. However, according to...
Read More To everyone that’s been following the 10K steps/day philosophy: there may be a better way. There’s significant research that shows...
Read More Common things happen commonly. If you want a long life, you would do well to avoid the most common causes...
Read More Did you make the call yesterday? America, we’re losing lives in a way that shouldn’t be happening. Avoidable mortality continues...
Read More The goal here is straightforward. If any concerns arises after completing this, you should print out the sheet, and take...
Read More DEMENTIA EARLY DETECTION Checklist- cont. _____ 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships.
Read More Each of us has elderly family members for whom we may be concerned about their memory or other possible signs...
Read More Exercise If you’re keeping your heart strong and pumping blood efficiently throughout your body, your brain is getting its needed...
Read More Vitamins The best way to obtain brain-healthy vitamins is through a brain-healthy diet. Foods strong in vitamins E, C, B12...
Read More Eat foods shown to protect and promote brain health. If you’re eating dark-skinned fruits and/or vegetables, you’re being good to...
Read More Basic Brain Health Principles Let’s provide an overview to five basic principles to keep your brain healthy. If you adhere...
Read More To implement a transformative, participant-centered, prevention – focused health care organization; that promotes wellness and optimal health through providing participants...
Read More Did you grab a copy of the March 2022 Edition of The Illinois State Black Chamber Of Commerce magazine? The...
Read More On June 3rd, people from across the country who believe we can do more to save lives from gun violence...
Read More You may be surprised to know about a quarter of your total blood supply nourishes your brain with each heartbeat....
Read More The brain really is a fascinating organ; indeed it’s the body’s most powerful (with apologies to the heart; don’t be...
Read More Pick a Range of Activities Consider certain passive and active activities that exercise your brain and functionally make you a...
Read More Brain Health – Mental Gymnastics to Keep You Vibrant We will review several types of activities that work well to...
Read More 5. Support systems: The presence or absence of individuals and groups to help you through potentially stressful situations has the...
Read More 4. Relaxation: Your inclination and willingness to allow your body to rest and recharge has ramifications for both physical and...
Read More 2. Diet: One’s poor eating habits literally place the body in a state of physical stress and weakens the immune...
Read More When stress becomes overwhelming and prolonged, the risks for mental health problems and medical problems increase. Remember that stress comes...
Read More Factors That Heighten Your Stress cont. 3. Physical activity: Insufficient physical activity will eventually put the body in a stressed...
Read More Let’s agree not to go into May with last month's tension or without a plan to avoid new stress. In...
Read More JOB PROBLEMS You don’t have enough to do with your time? As the saying goes, an idle mind is the...
Read More HEALTH PROBLEMS People who are sick or have significant illness in their families generally aren’t happy. Although this may seem...
Read More With many people from racial and ethnic minority groups disproportionately impacted by #COVID19, vaccines including boosters are one of the...
Read More This is the perfect reminder for you, your family, and friends to stay up to date on these life-saving shots....
Read More Watch Dr. Jeffrey Sterling on iHeart Radio (WVON) for an hour-long conversation on healthcare business opportunities. You may be surprised...
Read More Part of this environmental footprint is attributed to healthcare waste. Waste generated per hospital patient per day increases with the...
Read More April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people...
Read More The SIMPCO Solution is a proposal aimed toward prioritizing health prevention and health promotion. It is especially aimed to assist...
Read More It’s time to start reprioritizing health as a way of life. We must weave the notion of health promotion into...
Read More In this post, we will focus on the contribution of physical activity. It is one of the best things people...
Read More We will discuss what you can do to get active and stay healthy. Thank you to the Center for Disease...
Read More Streamed live on Apr 7, 2022 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Surgeon General Initiative Health Series "COVID-19: What We Should...
Read More National Public Health Week 2022: Public Health Is Where You Are 6. Healthy Mothers and Babies
Read More National Public Health Week 2022: Public Health Is Where You Are 5. Decrease in deaths from heart disease and stroke
Read More National Public Health Week 2022: Public Health Is Where You Are Ten Great Public Health Achievements in the 20th Century...
Read More National Public Health Week 2022: Public Health Is Where You Are Ten Great Public Health Achievements in the 20th Century...
Read More National Public Health Week 2022: Public Health Is Where You Are Ten Great Public Health Achievements in the 20th Century...
Read More According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the field of public health has been responsible for adding...
Read More Rather than merely treating people once they're sick, and they enter the healthcare system at that point, SIMPCO's goal in...
Read More Autism. It’s a small word. However, it has big effects on families. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) isn’t a disease as...
Read More EATING RIGHT WHILE TRAVELING Rules to Always Remember · Clean your hands before you eat. Even if you don’t need...
Read More EATING RIGHT WHILE TRAVELING Need to Nibble? Choose healthy snacks. These choices are easy to carry and are available in...
Read More EATING RIGHT WHILE TRAVELING Pack healthy, non-perishable snacks. No matter how you travel, you can keep eating healthfully with these...
Read More Pack Foods With Care When Traveling Keep cold food cold. Place cold food in coolers with frozen gel packs or...
Read More Traveling for Spring break? Sandra Gultry of It’s All About Choices, offers a few quick tips to eating right while...
Read More JUNK FOOD · In a word, no. See the above discussion on “empty calories”. Junk food (and you should include...
Read More · We get more than enough salt in our diets without adding salt. Lose the salt shaker! · Your dietary...
Read More Grains are not essential for good health. Any grains you eat should be whole grain. They are not as prone...
Read More From yesterday's People to People program on WGN-TV. It's time to spring clean your health!
Read More IT’S PREVENTION THURSDAY! Fill up without filling out! Fiber: If you increase the fiber in your diet, you will cut...
Read More Take your time at meal time! National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 19. Slow Down at Mealtime Instead of...
Read More HAPPY HEALTHY FRIDAY! Are you eating out this weekend? Why not switch it up and try a plant-based meal? National...
Read More National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 16. Explore New Foods and Flavors Add more nutrition and eating pleasure by...
Read More National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 15. Eat Seafood Twice a Week Seafood—fish and shellfish—contains a range of nutrients...
Read More Here are this week's Alpha Phi Alpha Surgeon General Initiative additions to our health library. Enjoy these three short (5-15...
Read More National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 13. Banish Brown Bag Boredom Whether it’s for work or school, prevent brown...
Read More National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 12. Enact Family Meal Time Plan to eat as a family at least...
Read More National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 11. Dine Out without Ditching Goals You can eat out and stick to...
Read More Happy Healthy Monday! National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 10. Get Cooking Preparing foods at home can be healthy,...
Read More National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 9. Drink More Water Quench your thirst with water instead of drinks with...
Read More National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 8. Follow Food Safety Guidelines Reduce your chances of getting sick with proper...
Read More National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 7. Consult an Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Whether you want to lose weight, lower...
Read More National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 6. Fix Healthy Snacks Healthy snacks can sustain your energy levels between meals,...
Read More 19 Health Tips cont. 5. Get to Know Food Labels Reading the Nutrition Facts panel can help you shop and...
Read More National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 4. Be Active Regular physical activity has many health benefits. Start by doing...
Read More In recognition of National Nutrition Month, here are 19 Health Tips. Special thank you to the Academy of Nutrition and...
Read More Saluting African-American Healthcare Pioneers Louis W. Sullivan founding dean and first president of Morehouse School of Medicine Louis W. Sullivan...
Read More Dr. Ben Carson (1951- ), Groundbreaking neurosurgeon Dr. Carson is a contemporary addition to this list because of his achievements,...
Read More Relationship Problems: You make bad relationship choices? Well there’s one specific choice that is shown to be most likely to...
Read More Join the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for the next Surgeon General Initiative health webinar this evening! Set your...
Read More James Derham (1762-1802?), the first recognized Black physician in the U.S. James Derham, the first recognized Black physician in the...
Read More “History favorably remembers those that do things first and those that do things exceedingly well.†–Anonymous We would like to...
Read More If you’re going to chomp down on a truffle or bon-bon today, make it dark chocolate. And hold the milk....
Read More On this day of roses and chocolates, we’re here to share with you the benefits of dark chocolate. That’s right....
Read More Healthcare Disparities Disparities in healthcare lead to premature development of disease and death. The culprits are often insufficient access to...
Read More Join Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for the Surgeon General Initiative Health Series as we partner with the Oklahoma State...
Read More Both American Heart Month and Black History Month are celebrated in February. One focuses on the burden of cardiovascular disease,...
Read More Prevention and early detection always provides the best outcomes in the event of disease. If you need PPE and tests...
Read More Freedmen's Hospital (Washington, DC) Freedmen's Hospital was established 1862 in Washington, DC by the Medical Division of the Freedmen's Bureau...
Read More Join the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for the next Surgeon General Initiative health webinar. February 3, 2022 at...
Read More We are at the end of January 2022, are you making the best of your time? 72 Hours Life Time...
Read More POWER CONFERENCE SPEAKER February 24th Dr. Jeffrey Sterling For tickets visit www.legacyawardsgala.com
Read More How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated? In this post, we will address general, drug and surgical treatments. General · Treatments...
Read More If you have carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS) or are at significant risk for developing it, you really should learn strategies...
Read More Learn to screen. Learn to self-exam yourself. Commit to regular evaluations. Even if you don’t prevent cancer, early detection gives...
Read More There are two specific immunizations that have definite benefit in cancer prevention. · Immunize against Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B can...
Read More We’ll let rock and roll off the hook, but sex and drugs have direct links to cancer. Practice safe sex....
Read More A healthy weight is defined by your heart, not your appearance. Being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight might...
Read More February is fast approaching! For those of you that set New Year's Resolutions, how is it going? Proceed with the...
Read More The Cancer Prevention Workbook 1. Eat a healthy diet A healthy diet is a nutritious approach to reducing your cancer...
Read More Join the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for the next Surgeon General Initiative health webinar. Set your calendars for...
Read More Sterling’s speech reflected on NU’s history of racism. He touched on institutional racism at NU and brought up policies like...
Read More Happy belated bornday to Dr. Jeffrey Sterling! Join the men of Alpha Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc....
Read More Social support—an effective support network—can serve to dissipate your stress. Stress without an outlet is a force multiplier. Wear a...
Read More Nutrition is the fuel for your body’s normal functioning. It will keep your brain and body sharp, your immune system...
Read More Remember, stressful activities address both physical and emotional stress. “Sound mind = sound body†is a real thing! Physical activity...
Read More #repost Alpha Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This Monday, join the Alpha Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi...
Read More · Learn to smile · Learn to be optimistic · Learn to have fun · Learn variety · Learn to...
Read More Many of us may face challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children especially...
Read More Is your thyroid something you know exists but know very little about? Let’s change that. The thyroid gland lives in...
Read More January 8, 2021 - Dr. Jeffrey Sterling from Simpco Illinois talks about the latest Covid headlines including in person learning,...
Read More Winter weather advisory in effect for some areas. Hypothermia continued..... Emergency Care
Read More Is this the most famous illustration of frostbite? Do you remember the movie reference? Winter weather advisory in effect for...
Read More The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) boldly proclaims “No woman should die of cervical cancer.†Yes, that is...
Read More Join the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity tomorrow for a special Surgeon General Initiative webinar. Set your calendars for...
Read More It’s the beginning of the year and time for implementing your New Year’s Resolutions! You’ve probably been reflective and have...
Read More EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Medically established ways that a routine of regular exercise provides physical and mental health benefits. · Exercise...
Read More Happy New Year! We understand it’s the most optimistic time of the year. You’ve made many New Year’s resolutions, usually...
Read More A guide to help you complete you new year's resolutions You call them New Year’s resolutions. We call it getting...
Read More STATE OF MIND = STATE OF BODY Research from the Harvard School of Public Health (Go, Crimson!) led by Laura...
Read More We have been in the midst of a prolonged surge since the delta variant arrived. We are over 805,000 confirmed...
Read More Fortunately, by far the common course of holiday heart syndrome is benign. The abnormal heart rates will slowly resolve as...
Read More There’s something about the holiday season and flickering. We’re all aware that Christmas lights are meant to do so, but...
Read More Join the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for the year's final webinar of the Surgeon General Initiative. Set your...
Read More When it comes to toys and gifts, it is critical to remember to consider the safety and age range of...
Read More It's that time of year....... If you’re shopping today, don’t you want to make sure you’re buying safe toys? We...
Read More In memory of Brother Stuart Scott, a notable ESPN sportscaster and anchor, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is proud to...
Read More Signs and Symptoms of HIV and AIDS While the virus itself can sometimes cause people to feel sick, most of...
Read More HIV Positive Without Symptoms Many people who are HIV-positive do not have symptoms of HIV infection, and symptoms only evolve...
Read More This isn’t 1983. The mystery of how HIV infection is contracted has come and gone. Be knowledgable to be empowered....
Read More People can show their generosity in a variety of ways during GivingTuesday—whether it’s helping a neighbor, advocating for an issue,...
Read More 25 tips that you can incorporate into your daily life to help you live a younger life every day and...
Read More In honor of Thanksgiving, and in the spirit of being thankful for life, here are 25 tips that you can...
Read More Not to bring anyone down during what is supposed to be the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ but in...
Read More Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Surgeon General Initiative Health Series BE FESTIVE, STAY SAFE: How To Manage Your Health Risks During...
Read More Surgical Options Recall that damaged older vessels or fragile new vessels has a propensity to bleed into the eye. This...
Read More This posts addresses prevention and treatment considerations for diabetic eye conditions. The first point – and one that can’t be...
Read More Sometimes diabetes is a disease that happens to you because of unlucky genetics (or simply a family history). Other times...
Read More People to People: Racial Disparities in Prostate Health Featuring Boris Kodjoe and Dr. Jeffrey Sterling
Read More Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce on WAKE UP w/the ILBCC - This Week | November 13th - THE SIMPCO...
Read More TONIGHT ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. Presents.... 2021 Surgeon General Initiative Health Series: MANAGING DIABETES IN OUR FAMILIES NOVEMBER 11,...
Read More November is also National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention, to raise...
Read More SIMPCO’s efforts would produce specific outcomes, including increasing access to care, and improving both objective and perceived quality with healthcare...
Read More Cigarette smoking is far and away the leading cause of COPD. Most of those with COPD are current or former...
Read More November is COPD Awareness Month. (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) In COPD, less air flows in and out of the airways...
Read More Health awareness months, weeks, and days are important human connections that rally us together to spread awareness and show support....
Read More Wednesday | October 27 Recap| 7 PM EST/6 PM CST IAC Wellness Community Facebook Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates Why and Where...
Read More ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. Presents.... 2021 Surgeon General Initiative Health Series BREAST CANCER October 28, 2021 | 7:00 P.M....
Read More Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates Why and Where Does This Lead Us? Wednesday | October 27 | 7 PM EST/6 PM CST...
Read More BREAST CANCER MYTHS cont. 11. “Tight clothes and underwire bras will make me get breast cancer.” Not true. Neither has...
Read More Up next.... DENTAL HYGIENE Join the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for our next webinar of the Surgeon...
Read More Support for The SIMPCO Solution https://www.change.org/.../illinois-department-of-health...
Read More In case you missed it! Watch a recap of yesterday's webinar on mental health. Surgeon General's Initiative Health Series: Mental...
Read More Join the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for our next webinar of the Surgeon General Initiative. Set your calendars:...
Read More ILBCC State Convention - Sept 14-16th. Sept. 16, 2021 12:30 AM – 2:00 PM Doing Business in the Healthcare Industry:...
Read More (Video 6) ILBCC State Convention - Sept 14-16th. Sept. 16, 2021 12:30 AM – 2:00 PM Doing Business in the...
Read More (Video 5) ILBCC State Convention - Sept 14-16th. Sept. 16, 2021 12:30 AM – 2:00 PM Doing Business in the...
Read More (Video 4) ILBCC State Convention - Sept 14-16th. Sept. 16, 2021 12:30 AM – 2:00 PM Doing Business in the...
Read More (Video 3) ILBCC State Convention - Sept 14-16th. Sept. 16, 2021 12:30 AM – 2:00 PM Doing Business in the...
Read More (Video 2) ILBCC State Convention - Sept 14-16th. Sept. 16, 2021 12:30 AM – 2:00 PM Doing Business in the...
Read More (Video 1) ILBCC State Convention - Sept 14-16th. Sept. 16, 2021 12:30 AM – 2:00 PM Doing Business in the...
Read More IT'S PREVENTION THURSDAY! BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 5 Breast Cancer Myths cont. 2. “All lumps in my breast are breast...
Read More BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 5 Breast Cancer Myths These are real questions that physicians hear often. Remember, knowledge is power....
Read More Join the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for our next webinar of the Surgeon General Initiative. Set your calendars:...
Read More Our Approach • Data-informed, participant-centered, prevention-focused, and outcome-driven • Comprehensive assessments that inform individually tailored, preventive health care plans and...
Read More Join us on September 28th for this vaccine update! Offer up any questions you have here or privately, and I’ll...
Read More Five questions people ask about the prostate 4. What’s the relationship between the prostate and sex?
Read More Watch yeserday's Surgeon General Initiative Health Series webinar on "Healthy Aging: How to Live Well and Stay Well" https://fb.watch/84sXyiaJUU/
Read More Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Presents... The Surgeon General's Initiative Health Series: Healthy Aging: How To Live Well And Stay...
Read More This is Prostate Cancer Awareness month There are generally five questions people ask about the prostate, so let’s take the...
Read More If you have a business or are interested in doing business in health care, join this forum of subject matter...
Read More Here are four tips for your consideration. 1. Wear a mask. If you thought you got the vaccine to protect...
Read More In the midst of all the conversation about the national opioid epidemic, many of those suffering from acute and chronic...
Read More Join us! FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC Saturday September 18th, 9am-3pm COVID 19 VACCINATIONS HEALTH SCREENINGS & MORE..... Houston Community College...
Read More We offer answers to a few questions and additional resources. The first is this video from the Center for Disease...
Read More Thursday, August 19th 2021 Surgeon General Initiative Health Series: Immunization Webinar with this phenomenal panel of Brothers!
Read More Another day of SIMPCO doing good in the community... Thanks to our community partners Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Allergy and...
Read More Please tune in on Thurs., Aug. 19, at 7 P.M. EDT for the inaugural Surgeon General Initiative Health Series Immunization...
Read More Day 2 of #RPCCONV2021 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. “HEALTH EQUITY – ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE/OUR PEOPLE AND THE PANDEMICâ€...
Read More Dr. Sterling's morning's appearance on WGN's Morning News! Mask up, schools! #AskSterlingMD #KnowledgeIsHealthhttps://wgntv.com/morning-news/doctor-says-key-to-ending-the-pandemic-is-using-all-the-tools-in-our-tool-kit-which-includes-masking/?fbclid=IwAR3uXFlify1b_kA62xYwyMaREqvM8IL6gcD1Cja1RQhIsC76KmSV9fPPEGE
Read More DR. JEFFREY STERLING, MD, MPH, FACEP Dr. Jeffrey E. Sterling is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Initiatives,...
Read More BLACK HISTORY: MEDICAL PIONEERS Percy Lavon Julian (1899 – 1975) He was the first to synthesize the natural product physostigmine,...
Read More BLACK HISTORY: MEDICAL PIONEERS Dr. George Cleveland Hall (1864-1930) • Pioneer in surgery and Chairman of the Medical Advisory...
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