Harris Health System’s Troubleshooters Offers Free Flu Vaccines and Immunizations in December
During December, Harris Health System’s Troubleshooters Mobile Immunization Program is offering free immunizations for children two-months to 18-years of age and free flu vaccines to children six-months to 18-years of age.
2021 Tamale Festival Houston - Sat. 12/18
2021 Tamale Festival Houston has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday, December 18 from 11AM-6PM at East River.
Brain stimulation device enables new understanding of OCD
A team of researchers surgically implanted brain stimulators in patients with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to not only treat their disabling symptoms but also – for the first time – to simultaneously record and wirelessly stream brain signals. All five …
Harris marks Maternal Health Day of Action at White House summit
Vice President Kamala Harris officially marked the White House's first ever Maternal Health Day of Action on Tuesday when she hosts a summit with lawmakers, Cabinet secretaries and celebrities, a White House official said
D.C.'s Famous Capital City® Mambo Sauce Is Coming To KFC® Restaurants In Select Cities
D.C.'s famous Sweet Hot Capital City® mambo sauce is coming to select KFC restaurants in the Washington,D.C. area, Dallas and Atlanta for a limited time only beginning December 6. Known for its unique sweet, spicy and tangy flavor profile, Sweet …
Bless the Belly: One of the Biggest Influencers
The year 2020 was filled with mass isolation and not being in the loop with things, especially the food loop. While opting for chain restaurants and fighting for food in the grocery store became so depressing, social media became a …
Have You Checked Your Skin Lately? It Could Save Your Life?
It may sound dramatic, but skin checks save lives. They can also prevent or detect skin cancer early. This is especially important for Blacks who are more prone to certain skin conditions.
Katrina Burton Named President of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
The members of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) have elected Katrina R. Burton, BS, as the 2021-2022 President. As President, Burton will guide AMWA in fulfilling its mission to promote excellence in medical communication and to provide educational resources …
Fauci says he doesn't expect more travel restrictions even if Omicron variant proves more contagious and deadly
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert, said Monday that he doesn't anticipate the United States will implement additional travel restrictions even if the Omicron variant proves worse than previous strains of Covid-19.
Trauma Psychiatrist, of Cypress, Texas was honored as Xavier University of Louisiana’s 40 under 40
Trauma Psychiatrist, of Cypress, Texas was honored as Xavier University of Louisiana’s 40 under 40
Fully Vaccinated Family Members Can Celebrate the Holidays Without Masks, Fauci Says
If you and your family members are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, it's OK for you to ditch the masks this holiday season when you're around each other, Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN Sunday.
Special Centerpieces for Holiday Celebrations
Few things bring family and friends together quite like the holidays, and serving up an elegant, seasonal meal centered around a mouthwatering main dish is a recipe for creating lasting memories with the ones you love.
Lizzo, Simone Biles and Nikole Hannah-Jones represent the year of 'radical self-care' in Essence
Essence magazine has dubbed this the "year of radical self-care," and to celebrate, it's featuring three heroes in the world of wellness.
A hospital sought a Black expert's help to diversify. They fired him over his stance on race.
Joseph B. Hill was four days from starting a new position as vice president, chief equity, diversity and inclusion officer at Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, when he received an email that changed the trajectory of his career.
Medical staff at Astroworld responded to 11 cardiac arrests at the same time, CEO of medic company says
The CEO of ParaDocs, the medic company hired by Astroworld organizers, spoke on camera for the first time Monday to "set the record straight" on what his team did and to defend how hard his staff of more than 70 …
