African Americans For Health Awareness

Why Ryan Reynolds is telling people to get a colonoscopy After he lost a bet, actor Ryan Reynolds had his colonoscopy filmed. His doctor detected a polyp, which can be a precursor to cancer. He's now urging others to get screened for colon cancer.

Meet The First Black Woman To Earn a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester She's a whole scholar! Dr. Monique Mendes just made history as the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Rochester, Diverse Education reports. Mendes is a native of Jamaica who had to make several adjustments to get used to the American culture and education system...

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Fewer than 30% of older adults who need more intensive treatment for high blood pressure actually get it, according to this new research ➡️ http://spr.ly/6187Mrg5V

Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, which can lead to serious health problems, including heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. Here's what the numbers mean ⬇️

The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to a free screening of the Oscar winning film, “Encanto” on September 23 at Warinanco Park, located at 1 Park Drive in Roselle. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m.

The event is free for all to attend and no registration is required. Free popcorn will be provided and there will be ice cream available for purchase.

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VOTE FOR GENSLEY!! West Orange High School Senior Football captain Gensley Auguste is a nominee for the 2022 USA Football’s "Heart of a Giant" Award presented by Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants

Read more about Gensely and cast your vote here: https://www.usafootball.com/hoagvote/