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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Posted on by chantel moore
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an increase in respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the...
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Health Equity Webinar Series

Posted on by chantel moore
The National Urban League produces a monthly discussion of topics and issues that impact black communities. Their health equity webinar series focuses on understanding the root causes of health inequities and addressing the social determinants of health. Their goal is to highlight practical and actionable solutions to health disparities in order to advance health equity...for more info.
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The African American Diabetes Association

Posted on by chantel moore
The African American Diabetes Association (AADA) is a newly formed national organization that seeks to educate African Americans and the general public about diabetes. We work to assist those impacted to manage and prevent diabetes (including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and pre-diabetes). AADA is passionate, serious, and committed to diabetes prevention and educational ...
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Incarceration: The Longest COVID Sentence

Posted on by Timothy Stephens
COVID in corrections has been more than five times higher than in the general population. This respiratory disease has profoundly changed the experience of incarceration. Known dangers have not been fully addressed and prevention opportunities missed. During the holiday period there have been new outbreaks in Massachusetts, Ohio and Illinois, and there are visitation restrictions in Texas a...
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Why Should High Schoolers Get Vaccinated?

Posted on by Bassmala Elgamal
Vaccines are important to the human body because they provide a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. There are many vaccines that high school students are required to take such as Tdap, HepA, HepB, HPV, and more. Each vaccine plays an important role that keeps them and the people around them protected from diseases. As a...
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Implementing 988 is Critical to Achieving Mental Health Parity

Posted on by Michael Ross
“Many Americans fall through the cracks of the current system. Many years and lives are lost before help, if it is given at all, is given.”  -George W. Bush Lack of access to the right type of mental health care at the right time compounds the crisis and increases the costs of care. Burdens fall on other systems (e.g. emergency rooms) and communities (e.g. jails) that are not equipped or train...
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