On June 11th, blackheathmatters, LUNGevity Foundation, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated are hosting a health and education webinar that will shed light on the impact of lung cancer within the Black community. Our expert speaker Dr. Kevin Pruitt will discuss prevention, early detection, treatment options, and more. You will also hear a patient's story […]
Hey Queen! Are you ready to dive into a discussion crafted just for us? Join our webinar, "Patterns of Weight Gain: Addressing Chronic Weight Management for Black Women," where we're shining a spotlight on our unique journeys toward weight management and healthier living. Let's talk about it all—from the cultural influences shaping our relationship with […]
This obesity education program will touch upon how social determinants impact obesity among Black Americans, with a primary focus on ways to manage obesity. The program will focus on communication with healthcare providers (HCPs) for partnership in treating obesity as a medical condition and seeking to avoid co-morbidities that can arise due to being obese. […]
Did you know Black women enter menopause earlier and have longer lasting, more intense menopause symptoms? More hot flashes and night sweats (lasting up to 7-10 years), worse sleep, more clinical depression, increased hypertension—all with a greater impact on their lives. Unfortunately, your doctor may not know these facts either. Black women are the least […]
Register now!
Register Now! Have you heard of RSV? Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a highly contagious virus that can lead to respiratory illness in babies, including lung infections. Without a fully developed immune system, all babies under 1 year – even healthy ones – are at serious risk of getting RSV. In fact, RSV […]
Register Now! Join us and Saleemah Y. Fahmi, MD Endocrinologist, for an in-depth discussion to hear firsthand how you can better manage type 2 diabetes beyond tracking the daily numbers. Dr. Fahmi uses a patient-centered approach and focuses on the patient as a whole, while also offering the most up-to-date therapeutic options. Register Now!
Important Disclaimer:
The information contained on Black Health Matters is intended for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis or recommended treatments. Please consult a health-care practitioner before making medical decisions.
© Black Health Matters | All Rights Reserved
