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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What Black Women Need to Know

RTM Newsroom - October 14, 2026

The incidence of breast cancer in Black women has increased in recent years. Here, we look at the stats and share resources catered to us.

Rising healthcare costs hit Georgia’s most conservative district

Atlanta Daily World - September 15, 2026

Amber Bates of Cohutta, Georgia, is one of thousands of people without health insurance in the 14th Congressional District, home to about 765,000 people in the...

Morehouse School of Medicine offers free prostate cancer screenings on Sept. 26

Atlanta Daily World - September 15, 2026

Morehouse School of Medicine will also offer men ages 18 and older a free PSA blood test, haircut and $25 incentive during the September...

Black Americans Have Doubts About the U.S. Food System, New Word In Black Survey Finds

Site Editor - September 10, 2026

By: Jennifer Porter GoreBlack Americans are intensely aware of the connection between food and health but face economic and structural barriers that limit what...

Black Mamas Matter Alliance to host maternal health confernce and training in Atlanta

Atlanta Daily World - September 5, 2026

Today the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA, Inc.) has announced the plenary speakers for its 2026 Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute® (BMHC26)...

Youth Villages expert says suicide prevention starts with awareness and action

Atlanta Daily World - September 3, 2026

By Christy Schuster, LPC, Clinical Services Assistant Director of Residential Services at Youth Villages Inner Harbour September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to bring...

As school season begins, Trump calls for a revised vaccine schedule

Word In Black - August 12, 2026

The change would require major changes from pharmaceutical manufacturers and cooperation from the states. by Jennifer Porter Gore President Donald Trump on Monday revived his attempt to...

Morehouse School of Medicine to provide free prostate cancer screenings during BIG3 games at State Farm Arena

Atlanta Daily World - August 1, 2026

PCP3 joins the Prostate Cancer Foundation's national "Check the Box! Saving Lives Together" campaign to promote early detection through a simple PSA blood test Morehouse...

AARP poll: Older Georgia voters prioritize affordability, Social Security

Atlanta Daily World - July 29, 2026

Older voters in Georgia are highly motivated to vote this November and their top concerns are the cost of everyday items, healthcare and protecting...

City of Atlanta launches ‘Make Atlanta Your Own Gym’ to make daily movement healthy habit

Atlanta Daily World - July 28, 2026

The City of Atlanta, in partnership with the Fulton County Board of Health and a growing network of healthcare, academic and community organizations, announced...

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