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Black History Month Mothers & Children 2022

The Impact of Institutional Racism on Maternal and Child Health Understanding the history associated with the persistent health disparities impacting the Black community is a vital step toward dismantling policies and practices that continue to adversely affect Black maternal and child health outcomes. Institutional racism—racism that began with the enslavement of Black people—was embedded in

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Blood Drive Opportunity!

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Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness (SCAASF) is a nonprofit organization with a focus to bring about a greater awareness of sickle cell disease, advocate for improved healthcare and educate to empower those individuals living with sickle cell disease. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a blood disorder that requires individuals to receive transfusion and blood exchanges on

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How can I help the SCD Community?

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BECOME A CARISMA HEALTH COACH! What is CaRISMA? CaRISMA is a program for adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) that experience daily pain. The goal of the program is to identify treatments that do not rely only on opioids/narcotics or other medications. Participants learn about SCD or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) via short interactive lessons

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Quote of the Week

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All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life are made up of light and shade. ~Leo Tolstoy

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Abi’s Wish Brings a Smile to Your Face

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Girl with sickle cell disease had a wish to be on a billboard. She and her twin now smile at passing cars in Md. Four-year-old twins Abigail and Valerie Makanjuola, with mother Olaide Daramola, in front of their billboard in North Brentwood, Md. Abi has a blood disorder, and as a Make-A-Wish recipient, her desire

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Family Therapy offered for Families in FL through SCW

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SCW is facilitating family therapy for families in Florida affected by SCD. Starting in November, meet online with a licensed psychotherapist specializing in Marriage & Family Counseling for 7 weeks in the convenience of your own home. By signing up, you will receive 7 weeks of personalized family therapy sessions for $100 per family. Sessions

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Covid-19 Variants 101

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Lately, you may have seen a lot of news about new strains of COVID-19 on the rise all over the U.S. And you’re probably wondering how many of these new strains are out there and what exactly makes them different. As viruses move through the population, they’re constantly mutating causing new variants to emerge. Sometimes new variants

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Migraine Proof Your Home

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Just a few simple changes can migraine proof your home–and make it a refuge if one does strike. In your bedroom: Hang thick curtains. Your bedroom can be an ideal migraine retreat. Thick or black-out curtains will keep the room dark and cool, and can even help dampen outside sounds. Consider a humidifier or dehumidifier.

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10 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health

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Don’t neglect your mental health. When we talk about being healthy, it is typically just about physical health. But rarely do we think of our mental health when we’re having that conversation—and black women, we have to stop doing that. Studies show we have higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression than most other people.

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5 Ways Friendships Benefit Your Health

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We lean on friends and family for encouragement when it comes to sticking to healthy routines, but research shows reaching out to your social network is itself a healthy habit. Studies suggest having strong social ties can improve your health in a variety of ways, from helping fight off the flu to lowering your blood

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