DALLAS, June 7, 2022 — The American Heart Association®, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on longer, healthier lives for all, has extended the application deadline for EmPOWERED To Serve Business Accelerator™ financial grant awards that empower entrepreneurs whose innovative ideas address health disparities in under-resourced communities. Now through June 19, 2022, interested entrepreneurs may…
Category: HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Five Things People of Color Should Know About Skin Cancer
(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL — A common misconception about skin cancer is that, because their skin contains a higher amount of melanin, African-Americans and people with darker skin don’t have to worry about exposure to the sun’s radiation. While it is true that skin cancer is far less prevalent in dark-skinned populations, experts say…
COVID-19 vaccines, boosters available at Jackson State University on Tuesday, May 17
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University and Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will provide free Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and boosters to students, faculty, staff and community members from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, at One University Place, Suite 6, 1100 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39217. Also, the vaccine/booster will be available for children ages…
BodiMetrics Takes on Health Inequality in Wearable Health Tech Industry
Makers of the Prevention circul+ wellness ring announce new initiatives to combat racial health disparities in the wearable health technology market, including additional studies and teaming up with Kelvin Boston, a financial wellness TV show host, to raise awareness about blood monitoring device’s inaccuracies for people of color. LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ —…
NBA Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Secretary of AHCA Simone Marstiller and Clear Health Alliance Team up to Promote Awareness, Testing and Treatment for HIV/AIDS
February 7 Marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day February 07, 2022 05:08 PM Eastern Standard Time JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Clear Health Alliance (CHA) hosted a conversation today among health care providers, community leaders and nonprofit organizations on prevention and care of HIV/AIDS. NBA Legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson was the spotlight of the event at the Jacksonville…
MSDH News: Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program Update
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is committed to meeting the statutory requirements of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act recently enacted by the Mississippi Legislature and signed by Governor Tate Reeves. The goal is to provide a safe and accessible program that meets the needs of patients and the public health…
COVID-19 vaccinations at Jackson State University postponed until Tuesday, Feb. 8
(JACKSON, Miss.) — COVID-19 vaccinations at Jackson State University have been postponed today. The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will resume providing free Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations and boosters from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, to students, faculty, staff and the community at One University Place, Suite 6, 1100 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson,…
COVID-19 vaccines, boosters on Tuesday, Feb. 1: Jackson State University offering Pfizer, Moderna for all adults, children ages 5 and above
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University will provide free Pfizer and Moderna regular vaccines and boosters to students, faculty, staff and community members from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1 at One University Place, Suite 6, 1100 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39217. Also, the vaccine and booster will be available for children ages 5 and above. The Jackson-Hinds…
Tonight: JSU’s COVID-19 Mitigation Town Hall will continue to unleash the truth to build confidence in vaccines
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Although about 42 percent of African Americans in Mississippi are now fully vaccinated, Jackson State University says more work still needs to be done. The College of Health Sciences and its CEPH-accredited School of Public Health are continuing their COVID-19 Mitigation efforts in hopes of encouraging the unmotivated to get vaccinated. Medical…
JSU, Walmart teaming up to provide free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines on Friday, Aug. 20
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University is partnering with Walmart by offering free Pfizer COVID-19 to JSU students, faculty, staff and the community on the university’s main campus as part of its “Getting Stronger Together” campaign. What: COVID-19 Vaccination Day — Free Pfizer shots Who: …
Jackson State University will require vaccinated, unvaccinated to wear face masks indoors; classes will be in person
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Based on the most recent guidance from the Mississippi State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, JSU will require face masks/coverings in all public indoor campus spaces for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, regardless of academic or extracurricular activity. Face masks are not required when outdoors. However, masks…
AIDS Walk Atlanta & Music Fest Returns Featuring Ludacris and Sevyn Streeter
AIDS Walk Atlanta & Music Fest returns to Piedmont Park Saturday, September 25, 2021 Canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, this 30th annual event—which raises thousands of dollars to support 10 local AIDS service organizations—culminates with a free concert featuring Atlanta’s own Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and Sevyn Streeter August 04, 2021 06:00 AM Eastern…
Jackson State University will offer COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday, Aug. 3, in Rose E. McCoy Auditorium
(JACKSON, Miss.) — COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to students, faculty, staff and community members from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, in Jackson State University’s Rose E. McCoy Auditorium. The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will be offering Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations. All vehicles must enter through the Prentiss Street security checkpoint. Insurance is not needed, and vaccines are provided…
COVID-19 Vaccinations: Jackson State University will offer shots on Tuesday, July 27, in Rose E. McCoy Auditorium
(JACKSON, Miss.) — COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to students, faculty, staff and community members from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, in Jackson State University’s Rose E. McCoy Auditorium. The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will be offering Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations. All vehicles must enter through the Prentiss Street security checkpoint. Insurance is not needed, and vaccines are provided…
Countdown to The Reset 2021
Sponsored by WeShare, the virtual faith, mental health and wellness summit announces its full lineup of speakers, including Grammy Award-winning headliner, Michelle Williams from Destiny’s Child July 21, 2021 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time NORFOLK, Va. & LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UHSM Health Share, a faith-based health care nonprofit founded on Christian beliefs and values and Brittney Moses,…
JSU, Vicksburg and Jackson-Hinds secure $3 million grant to combat COVID-19, improve health literacy among at-risk communities
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University, the city of Vicksburg and Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center recently collaborated to secure a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. The funds are part of a new, two-year initiative designed to advance health literacy and enhance equitable community responses…
Jackson State University will offer COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, July 6
(JACKSON, Miss.) — COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to students, faculty, staff and community members from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 6 in Jackson State University’s Rose E. McCoy Auditorium. The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will be offering Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations. All vehicles must enter through the Prentiss Street security checkpoint. Insurance is not needed, and vaccines are provided…
Jackson State University will offer COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, June 29
(JACKSON, Miss.) — COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to students, faculty, staff and community members from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, in Jackson State University’s Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will be offering Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations. All vehicles must enter through the Prentiss Street security checkpoint. Insurance is not…
Tampax Launches Flow It Forward Scholarship Program With UNCF to Support HBCU Students Pursuing Healthcare Careers
Scholarship expands upon Tampax’s ongoing efforts to provide healthcare information and period resources to Black women and to help close the racial representation gap in medicine. June 16, 2021 11:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Black women account for less than 3% of all U.S. doctors, even though Black people make up 13% of the…
Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, Jackson State University offering COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, June 15
(JACKSON, Miss.) — As Independence Day celebration nears, COVID-19 vaccinations are being made available to students, faculty, staff and community members from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, in Jackson State University’s Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center is providing first and second doses of the Moderna vaccination. All vehicles must…
Jackson State University will administer COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday, June 8
(JACKSON, Miss.) — COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to students, faculty, staff and community members from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, in Jackson State University’s Rose E. McCoy Auditorium, with the Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center. First and second doses of the Moderna vaccination will be available. Second-doses of Pfizer vaccinations also will be administered. All vehicles must…
COVID-19 Vaccines: Children ages 12-15 can get Pfizer shots at JSU on May 25; both 1st, 2nd doses of Pfizer, Moderna will be available for those on campus and in community
(JACKSON, Miss.) — The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will provide, for the first time, COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 12-15, specifically Pfizer. Both brands, Pfizer and Moderna, will be available to all others, including students, faculty, staff and community members from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, in the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. First…
Angela Bassett headlines Know Diabetes by Heart’s virtual show from the Apollo Theater
Know Diabetes by Heart™ is a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association that helps people with diabetes, their loved ones and the health professionals who care for them manage the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease, such as heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. ARLINGTON, Va. and DALLAS, May 17,…
Atención, LOCATION CHANGE: JSU, Jackson-Hinds Community Health Center urge Hispanic/Latino communities, entire city to get vaccinated on campus Tuesday in McCoy Auditorium
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University is again partnering with the Jackson-Hinds Community Health Center to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations in the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium on the main campus. Free first-dose vaccinations will be administered TUESDAY, May 4, for the general public and campus community. Health care workers are especially appealing to the Hispanic and Latino communities,…
Atención: JSU, Jackson-Hinds Community Health Center will urge Hispanic/Latino communities, entire city to get vaccinated on campus Tuesday
CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED LOCATION‼️ (JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University is again partnering with the Jackson-Hinds Community Health Center to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations in the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center on the main campus. Free first-dose vaccinations will be administered TUESDAY, May 4, for the general public and campus community. Health…
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