Black Hair Vs. Black Health

HAIR IS STANDING IN THE WAY OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH FOR MANY BLACK WOMEN Whether natural or relaxed, curly or straight, research shows hair is a common barrier to exercising and physical activity for many African-American women. According to a study by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina¸ about one-third of black women […]

Can you guess what all of these people have in common?

Yes, they are all very successful Yes, they all work hard to achieve their goals You could even say they are all famous in some type of way… But they all also share something that each of them struggle with daily…. What’s that?

Protect you and your family from the flu this fall

Expert advice from Dr. Rhonda M. Johnson As your calendar starts to fill up with fall activities, make sure to include flu shots on your family’s list of things to do. Here are the five reasons I get a flu shot and make sure my family does too: 1. It helps us stay well. If […]

Health Literacy Begins With You!

By Carol M. Allen, Director of Public Affairs and Program Development, Gateway Health Plan® Have you ever been to the doctor’s office or met with a pharmacist and later wondered what they were talking about? Do you have trouble reading your medicine labels? If you answered yes to these questions, you may need to improve […]