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Transparency and equity on minds of Allegheny County’s almost entirely new health board members

From left, Dr. Dara D. Méndez, Dr. Joylette Portlock, Dr. Khlood F. Salman and Lisa Scales listen to presentations during the first Allegheny County...

Princess of Wales ‘in remission’ from cancer – but what does that mean?

Per Grunditz/Shutterstock by Justin Stebbing, Anglia Ruskin University Catherine, Princess of Wales, has announced that she is now in remission from cancer, following a year of...

As Pittsburgh ages, Black families shoulder heavy dementia care burden

Darrell Bell looks out the front door of his Swissvale home for a portrait, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Bell mainly stays home, but pays...

Take Charge of Your Health Today…Fatherhood

CARLOS T. CARTER  This month’s health focus is on Fatherhood, including harmful and untruthful stereotypes about the lack of presence of Black fathers in their...

New book celebrates how Black fathers and communities build good health, resilience, and joy together

Fathers perform a fundamental role in the healthy development of their children and families. However, the story of Black fatherhood has been shaped by...

Fathers Collaborative Council of Western Pa. drives change for fathers and families

Fathers and their families in our region have a powerful advocate in the Fathers Collaborative Council of Western PA (FCCWPA). The FCCWPA includes organizations...

Things to know when your child with disabilities turns 18

 by Josh Grant For New Pittsburgh Courier When your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult.  This is an important time to consider...

There’s a link between walking speed and aging well. Here’s how you can improve your pace

avtk/Shutterstock by Andrés Ráfales Perucha, Universidad San Jorge and Pablo Gargallo Aguarón, Universidad San Jorge For decades, we have known that the way you walk, in...

Most Obamacare Applicants Hail From Trump-Voting States: Report

In this March 23, 2010, file photo, President Barack Obama reaches for a pen to sign the health care bill in the East Room...

To Be Equal: Closing the vaccine gap is a collective effort

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—It is no secret how devastating the COVID-19 pandemic has been for marginalized communities in this country. The National Urban League quantified this impact...

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