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JSU Launches Mobile Lab to Fight Health Gaps in Mississippi

Courtesy of Jackson State University The College of Health Sciences at Jackson State University, a historically Black institution in Mississippi, has recently launched a new initiative to provide students with experiential learning opportunities while addressing health disparities in Mississippi. The Wellness on Wheels mobile medical lab is designed to bring critical health services directly to individuals in need throughout the state, thereby reducing barriers to healthcare access and education that persist in many Mississippi communities. The mobile lab is capable of providing speech, language, hearing, and public health screenings to both children and adults. Students who are studying health sciences will gain

KSU Launches Mobile Health Units to Serve Louisville

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Courtesy of Kentucky State University Kentucky State University is set to launch one of its three new mobile health units in Louisville. This will take place at the Family Health Centers, Inc. – Portland site and promises to enhance access to healthcare for underserved communities in the area. This initiative, supported by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Kentucky Department for Public Health, Family Health Centers, Inc., Park DuValle Community Health Center, and Jefferson Community and Technical College, aims to bring essential medical services directly to residents across Western Louisville. Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo, President of KSU, expressed enthusiasm

Schwartz Family Funds Pre-Med Scholarships at Howard

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Written By the Howard University Newsroom Staff The Schwartz Family Foundation has donated graciously to Howard University’s GRACE (Graduation Retention Access to Continued Excellence) program to ease the financial load for pre-med students. The Schwartz Family GRACE Scholarship Fund will support undergraduate students in pre-medical curricula, positioning them to fulfill their goals of attending medical school. “On behalf the Howard University community, thank you to Eric Schwartz and the Schwartz Family Foundation for this magnanimous gift that will support the academic aspirations of our students who are pursuing   careers in the medical field. This investment will go a long

Hurricane Helene Devastates Asheville, Kills 160+ Nationwide

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By Reginald Williams Slow-moving showers hovered over Asheville, N.C., on Sept. 25. At the time, Hurricane Helene was a Category 1 hurricane, swelling on Cancun’s eastern Gulf of Mexico. By the evening of Sept. 26, that Category 1 hurricane dumped more than nine inches of rain on Asheville, and by noon Sept. 27, the city, perched 2,134 feet above sea level and 392 miles to the nearest coastal waters, began to feel the unimaginable devastation of being submerged by floodwaters. By the afternoon of Sept. 27, the Category 1 storm grew to a Category 4, causing residents in North Carolina

Women United Leads 2024 Childcare Advocacy in Maryland

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“Having the means to afford childcare was a big challenge for me then, and decades later, it remains a challenge for too many mothers today. It is extremely expensive. Quality childcare today can cost $500 a week. How can parents afford it, especially when they have more than one child?”  —Women United Executive Council member Tawanda Saffore Comprised of hundreds of female philanthropic leaders who are generous donors, active volunteers, and fundraisers, United Way of Central Maryland’s Women United membership network boasts a legacy of more than 20 years of social impact. Members work with United Way’s community partners to

Harris Proposes Medicare Home Care Benefit for Seniors

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By Megan Messerly Kamala Harris during a Tuesday appearance on “The View” is expected to announce a new policy aimed at helping families care for aging seniors. The vice president will propose establishing a home care benefit through Medicare focused on helping families afford the cost of caring for seniors at home instead of in nursing facilities, according to a senior campaign official granted anonymity to share details of the proposal. The senior official said the proposal would help older Americans age at home and avoid the costs of in-facility care, which can be thousands of dollars more a month

UM School of Pharmacy Gets $9.4M NIH Grant for Health Equity

By Emily Parks University of Maryland School of Pharmacy The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) has received nearly $10 million in federal funding to work in partnership — both with other schools at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) including the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and the University of Maryland School of Social Work, as well as external community organizations — to improve health equity in Baltimore and beyond. Through the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Common Fund Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society (ComPASS) program, the PATIENTS Program has been awarded $9.4 million

Vote Loud: HBCU Voter Challenge Empowers Black Youth

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HBCU Buzz , BET, Live Nation Urban and When We All Vote, Michelle Obama’s national, nonpartisan voting initiative, announced the Vote Loud: HBCU Voter Registration Challenge, calling on HBCU students and community members to use their voices at the ballot box this November. By registering to vote and making sure their communities do the same, current students, alumni, professors and extended family members can help their school community win special prizes to be announced soon, which may include access to special performances brought to you by Live Nation Urban, HBCU Buzz, BET and When We All Vote. “With only nine weeks until the 2024 election, the

Atlanta Leaders Use Data to Address Gun Violence Crisis

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By Sarah Hammond, Atlanta News First Solving the gun violence epidemic with data is what a group of Atlanta leaders came together to do Wednesday, September 18. During a roundtable discussion, representatives from Morehouse School of Medicine, the nonprofit 100 Black Men of Atlanta, law enforcement and elected officials discussed paths forward. Organizers said the meeting was to gather ideas ahead of a major symposium to present solutions next year. As an emergency physician, Dr. Adrian Tyndall has seen the impact of gun violence firsthand. “I’ve been facing this issue for the last 27 years,” Tyndall, Dean and Executive Vice

Project Kitty Hawk Boosts Adult Enrollment at NCCU

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By Ashley Brown Project Kitty Hawk, an initiative founded by the state of North Carolina, is making significant strides in increasing adult learner enrollment at North Carolina Central University. Launched by the General Assembly in 2021, the project aims to assist public universities in recruiting and supporting individuals aged 25 and older who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. Since beginning its partnership with NCCU in October 2023, Project Kitty Hawk has experienced remarkable growth. The program started with just ten students and has expanded to 221 adult learners this fall. “There might be people who want an education but have

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