Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is obviously a personal choice. To support you as you make your decision, here are 12 facts and insights, shared by Sherita Golden, M.D., at Johns Hopkins Medicine, who specializes in diabetes, heart conditions and patterns of disease in diverse communities: Protection from getting sick. The COVID-19 vaccines work with …
While humanity is landing robots on Mars and breaking open the mysteries of the universe, there continues a social trend of denying science. From objection of handwashing back in the 1800s to modern climate deniers, anti-maskers and even “flat-Earthers,” or people who believe that planet Earth is actually flat, “anti-science” movements aren’t new, but they …
As we complete March which is Women’s History month, I wanted to pay homage to a true female hero that I’ve learned about as I continue to study our black heritage–Harriet Tubman–our first black female soldier/warrior. As an officer in the USAF, having studied various levels of military education required for promotion (from Squadron Officer …
What’s a human to do when our ego takes over and there is a case of significant judgement regarding people and their behavior? As the lack of some folks not following safe CDC guidelines (i.e. no donning of masks, social distancing and now opting to not get vaccinated against Covid19), admittedly, my tolerance has grown …
As the expression goes “knowledge is power”, however, only if used. And knowledge is power when it comes to our health and wellness as well. So where does Black history fit into our wellness journey? I think we can agree that Black history is American history. And I think we would also agree that our …
