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(BPRW) ‘The Wire’ Star Andre Royo Shares Personal Alzheimer’s Story in New BrightFocus Foundation Awareness Campaign
(Black PR Wire) CLARKSBURG, Md.-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global brain and eye research nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation today launched its “Stop Alzheimer’s Disease” campaign featuring renowned actor, producer, and writer Andr...
(BPRW) Faith Over Fear: How an Infant’s Family Treated Her Sickle Cell Disease
(Black PR Wire) As a newborn, Savannah Spio was diagnosed with sickle cell disease, a condition that requires lifelong care. Her parents, Lillian and Justin, sought out treatment for Savannah at Cedars-Sinai. In her first few weeks of motherhood, Lil...
Thrivin' Newsletter
Creating healthier communities starts with making health and wellness a priority. September brings both Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to have important conversations about prevention, early intervention, and the support people need to navigate health challenges. While these issues may look different, both remind us of the importance of recognizing concerns early, reducing stigma, and making sure people know they do not have to face challenges alone.
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Power profiler
Erica Schwartz, MD, MPH, JD (RADM, USPHS, RET) is the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.As director of CDC, Dr. Schwartz leads the agency in its mission to protect the hea...
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