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Al Roker talks prostate cancer, wellness and his recent visit to Chicago

In a candid Q&A, Al Roker discusses his battle with prostate cancer, the importance of men’s health awareness and his impactful storytelling initiatives, while...

Take Charge of Your Health Today. Be Informed. Be Involved…Wound Care

CARLOS T. CARTER  This month’s Take Care of Your Health Today (TCYHT) focuses on the importance of adequate wound care — specifically as it affects...

For individuals who inject their drugs, compassion and acceptance help heal skin infections and increase trust in healthcare

In the past 10 years, injection drug use (IDU) in the U.S. has increased. The uptick follows a shift in the way people use...

To avoid amputation, diabetics must be vigilant about foot wounds — and seek treatment early and often

  Are you or someone you love living with diabetes? If so, Dr. Chandan K. Sen, UPMC Chief Scientific Officer, Wound Healing Services, and Director...

Take Charge of Your Health Today. Be Informed. Be Involved…Black men’s health

CARLOS T. CARTER  The Community Health Series Partnership (CHSP) has always made a point to center its information on the health and wellness of the...

Racism harms Black men’s well-being — but advocacy can heal

DR. SIRRY ALANG Centuries of racism are built into our country’s structure, including education, healthcare, employment, finance, housing, and judicial systems. Racism takes the form of...

Community support systems help Black men live longer, healthier, happier lives

DR. DANIEL SALAHUDDIN Dr. Daniel Salahuddin, Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Pitt’s School of Medicine, also works as a Psychiatrist at...

Behind bars and beyond: Health equity for incarcerated Black men is an ongoing struggle

RICHARD GARLAND   The connections between violence, incarceration, and health outcomes for Black men are complex. Black men face barriers to their well-being that White men don’t....

Live Well Allegheny REACH project brings health resources to priority Black neighborhoods

DR. TIFFANY L. GARY-WEBB In 2018, the Allegheny County Health Dept (ACHD) received a Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant to improve...

Take Charge of Your Health Today: Black fathers

CARLOS T. CARTER  In this month’s Take Charge of Your Health Today (TCYHT), we’re focusing on the critical parenting role of Black fathers, including the...

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