By Delatria Palacios   The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of early symptom management, adherence to public health guidelines and staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations to reduce the risk of severe illness and death. Yet, vaccine hesitancy continues to pose significant challenges, particularly among certain populations.   Respiratory Diseases including asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic
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By Delatria Palacios   This summer, Howard University’s campus is brimming with fulfillment, curiosity, opportunity and purpose. Dormitory halls are now home to ambitious high school-aged Black boys from across the country, eager to embrace six weeks  of learning, service, and networking. These bright young scholars are part of the Young Doctors Project (YDP), an immersive
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By Delatria Palacios   The TN-MMC HBCU Wellness Project, in proud partnership with West Eastland Church of Christ, is once again bringing neighbors together for a day of networking, healing, connection, and empowerment. Free and open to all, the Community Health and Wellness expo will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11 AM to
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By Delatria Palacios   HBCU West, Stanford University, and UCSF united to launch an inspiring and innovative initiative that’s reshaping career pathways for young, ambitious professionals in medicine and the biosciences. Under the banner of White Coats & Clinical Codes, this spectacular Career Day introduces students to dynamic opportunities in healthcare, research, and STEM innovation, with
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Written by Delatria Palacios  Tuskegee University’s Cardiovascular Disease Research Initiative continues to thrive, propelled by generous grant funding, a commitment to health equity, and innovative scientific approaches. With over $40 million in combined support from the American Heart Association and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), the university is advancing groundbreaking
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By Delatria Palacios samdelatria@gmail.com  The healthcare field has long been dominated by females, particularly in the nursing profession. However, a groundbreaking milestone at Southern University’s College of Nursing and Allied Health is challenging this status quo. Thirty-three ambitious and young African American males received a warm welcome into the largest cohort nursing program at the
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Written by Delatria Palacios  email:samdelatria@gmail.com  A phenomenal partnership between Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences/Institute of Public Health (CoPPS/IPH) and Optum Rx is redefining the way pharmacy care is delivered. This partnership aims to improve care, address shortages and increase diversity.  The partnership between FAMU and Optum Rx isn’t just about
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By Delatria Palacios   Millions of Americans are affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD), which remain one of the most complex and debilitating neurodegenerative disorders.   However, for Black Americans, the journey with PD is often marked by delayed diagnosis and poorer health outcomes, stemming from gaps in healthcare access and research participation.   Morehouse School of Medicine emphasize
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By Dr. Crystal A. deGregor Born enslaved, African American abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman Frederick Douglass was never afforded the privilege of formal education. But if he had been, I like to believe he would have called a historically Black college or university his intellectual home. Much like them, he was powered by the conviction
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Congratulations to the Morehouse College Battle of the Brains Team for taking 1st Place and bringing home a $25,000 grand prize at the 2025 HBCU Battle of the Brains in Austin, Texas! After placing third in 2024 and second in 2023, this year’s team exemplified the power of persistence, preparation, and purpose—and made it clear that excellence
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