In America, it is established that woman die in childbirth at a higher rate than any other country. Black women are three times more likely to have maternal death than any other race in America. There are about 700 deaths dealing with maternal death each year, among the various measure of death, 75% have been determined to be preventable. In the U.S., mortality rates 17.2 … Continue reading Healthcare for Black Women in America
Getting your first pap smear can feel intimidating, but it truly just sounds scarier than it is. A pap smear is simply collecting cells from one’s cervix, and is important to not skip out on. One should begin to get pap smears once they are either 21 years old, sexually active, or earlier, depending on personal preference. Many women tend to go sooner rather than … Continue reading Don’t Fear Your Pap Smear
Depression is an extremely common illness that in the affects over 40 million adults in the U.S. every year. While many people can identify when a friend, coworker, or loved one has depression by the obvious signs, there are many people who suffer silently with less-obvious displays of depression. The most known signs of depression are sadness and loss of interest in activities. Additionally, many … Continue reading Secret Signs of Depression
Faith. Family. Athletics. When it comes to the DiTomasso family, those three words have shaped who they are as a unit. This wonderful family of four consists of Christina (mother), Mike (father), and their two children, Dominic and Jayden. Each member of the family is active, participating in sports and fitness. As one can imagine, their lives are busy balancing work, wrestling, cheer, yoga, church … Continue reading Loving One Another: The DiTomasso Family
The Importance of Caring for Baby Teeth With summer in full swing, you’re probably checking off the list of appointments your kids need before school starts again, from haircuts and school supply runs to those regular trips to the dentist. Your kids may hate getting their teeth checked, but it is an important part of their health. Even how their baby teeth develop can play … Continue reading Chew on This
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