The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships has teamed with faith leaders across the nation to sign a first-of-its-kind memorandum of understanding to address health disparities in Black communities, with a focus on maternal mortality, mental health, chronic diseases, and substance abuse disorder.

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Roger Gore, CEO of Gnatural Spirits, overcame painful lessons from his battle with sickle cell disease to achieve success, attributing his resilience and mindset to his diagnosis and faith.

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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers Dr. Sophia George and Dr. Matthew Schlumbrecht are leading an ambitious study to address the underrepresentation of Black women in clinical trials for the drug niraparib, with the goal of understanding how women of African ancestry metabolize drugs and expanding access to life-saving treatment.

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Black women in the U.S. have a significantly higher risk of breast cancer mortality across all subtypes, due to factors such as systemic racism, socioeconomic inequality, and inadequate access to high-quality cancer treatment.

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Whitman-Walker's Max Robinson Center in Congress Heights has celebrated its one-year anniversary, offering a wide range of health services, research programs, and a cozy atmosphere to the local community.

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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference panel on the Road to Health Equity discussed the importance of inclusive and equitable clinical trials, trusted messengers, and addressing past and present barriers to encourage community engagement.

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The American Heart Association has recognized obesity as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and new anti-obesity medications are proving to be life-changing for people living with obesity, but Medicare's prescription drug coverage program does not cover treatments for weight loss.

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Unity Health Care providers are fighting to restore deteriorating workplace conditions, as the union of the District's leading health care clinic has been dealing with inhumane scheduling practices, provider resignations, and mass support staff firings and layoffs.

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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss on the scalp, face, and other parts of the body, affecting more than 6 million Americans, and there is no known cure for the condition.

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The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services and the D.C. Health Alliance Network commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day with a community event to connect with District youth, providing resources and tools to prevent substance abuse disorders.

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