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January, 2019
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5 Tell-Tale Signs of a Stroke You Should Never Ignore
Stroke refers to a medical condition in which the blood supply to your brain is temporarily i ...
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Tips for Living with Asthma
People living with asthma know the important role that self management plays in their life. T ...
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Hepatitis E: Treatments and Preventions
Hepatitis E spreads due to the hepatitis E virus. Every year, 20 million people who are diagnosed ar ...
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How Ethnicity Changes Your Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a health condition that is becoming increasingly common across the globe. Accordi ...
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Are African-American Men and Women At A Greater Risk of Developing Fatal Heart Disease?
Heart diseases are one of the most common global health concerns. According to the World Health Orga ...
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Bridging the Survivor Gap: How Access to Care Helps Recover From Breast Cancer
A type of cancer that’s prevalent in women belonging to both developed and underdeveloped countries ...
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Thyroid Awareness
Every year, the month of January is dedicated for Thyroid Awareness. Thyroid Awareness Month ...
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National Radon Health Month to Raise Awareness about Radon Exposure
National Radon Health Month is observed each year during the month of January. The main goal behind ...
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National Birth Defects and Prevention
National Birth Defect and Prevention Month is an annual tradition in January. As statisticall ...
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Cervical Cancer Overview
Cancer of the cervix is preventable with regular screening, using the Pap smear. For f ...
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Cervical Health Awareness and Relationship to HPV
Approximately 11,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually with 4,0 ...
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Early Flu Testing and Treatment: Key At This Season
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Norman Moore ...
December, 2018
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How to Manage Chronic Hepatitis B
An estimated 29.4% of African Americans suffer from hepatitis B, while its prevalence rate is around ...
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Childhood Obesity: Top Health Risks
In 2015-16, the National Center for Health Statistics conducted a survey to determine the obe ...
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6 Healthy Diet Tips for Stroke Survivors
If you’re a stroke survivor, you’re likely to experience another stroke unless you improve your life ...
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Common Health Concerns for African American Women
African Americans, particularly women, lack access to healthcare due to discrimination and inequalit ...
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Sun Allergy: Here’s What You Should Know
The exposure to sunlight is extremely important for your health. It positively affects your h ...
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Gut Check on Digestive Health Issues – Video interview with Dr. Samantha Nazareth and Blanca
Dr. Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Samantha Nazareth, ...
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Talking Peanut Allergy Campaign – Video with Dr. Jacqueline Pongracic
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Jacqueline P ...
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Special Quotes for the Holiday Season
John Lennon - I Get By with a Little help from my friends. Chinese Proverb - Tall tree ...
November, 2018
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Seniors Regain Mobility Without Burdensome Oxygen Tanks
For seniors and people with COPD, small, lightweight portable oxygen concentrators are increa ...
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New Technology for Diabetes Monitoring – Video with Amy Folker and Reny Partain
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Diabetes Special ...
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American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Honoree: Mashell Sourjohn Bio summary
Mashell currently serve as AARP’s Associate State Director of Community Outreach Director of Oklahom ...
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American Indian and Alaska Native Critical Health Issues
Since November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, we are focusing on their ...
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6 Tips to Manage Diabetes
While chronic conditions such as diabetes can create real problems regarding your health, a f ...
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Promoting the American Diabetes Challenge Program
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power, interviews S. Epatha Merkerson who plays hospital admi ...
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Quick Guide to Alzheimer’s & Dementia
As a result of the population shifts that are taking place in the United States, more and more peopl ...
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Childhood Respiratory Viral Disease – Video with Vanessa Lachey and Dr. Michael Forbes
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Actress and TV P ...
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Emotional, Physical and Social Impacts of Narcolepsy – Video with Dr. Michael Thropy and Jessica
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Michael Thor ...
October, 2018
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Go Green for Mental Health
Because mental health and spiritual health are so key to overall health, we are pleased to fo ...
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Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness
Although society has become more accepting of persons with mental illness, unfortunately stig ...
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness
Sudden infant death syndrome, also called SIDS, is the most common cause of infant death (dea ...
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Joining Forces for Breast Health
We're fighting breast cancer in minorities with the American Cancer Society. Find out how we’re help ...
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Bone and Joint Awareness (Postmenopausal Osteoporosis) – Video with Dr. Mary Oates
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Mary Oates, ...
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Psoriatic Arthritis (PSA) – Video interview with Dr. Amar Majjhoo
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Amar Majjhoo ...
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Middle Age Skin Growth – Video with Dr. Michelle Henry
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Michelle Hen ...
September, 2018
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Adult Practices that Increase the Risk of Childhood & Teen Obesity
Adults often unintentionally increase the risk of childhood and teen obesity. Examples in different ...
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Why You Should Add More Fruits and Vegetables to Your Diet Plan
An average adult needs at least 2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of vegetables per day to stay heal ...
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Eczema: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Skin problems are prevalent in the US, especially among females. Around 7.7% of African American wo ...
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Women and Intimacy Pain During Menopause
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Lisa Masterson, an exper ...
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Latest Information About Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Robert Holloway, Clinica ...
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Ovarian Cancer Survey Result: Meeting Patients Needs/Education – Video with Dr. Stephanie Blank & Anne Sweeney
Health Power's President, Dr. Norma Goodwin, shares with her audience a discussion about ovarian can ...
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Women’s Health Channel Highlights
Welcome to our Women’s Channel, where we focus on health and wellness. We recognize the valuable and ...
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Why Sexual Health Matters So Much!
What is Sexual Health? Here's the World Health Organization's (WHO) definition, "Sexual health is a ...
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Sickle Cell Awareness
September is “National Sickle Cell Awareness Month”, in which, focused attention is given to the n ...
August, 2018
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How to Live a Healthy Life with Food Allergies
Living with food allergies can be a difficult task, but it’s not impossible to live a healthy ...
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6 Healthy Eating Habits to Help You Stay Fit after Retirement
Aging is inevitable, but aging well and staying fit is a matter of choice! A healthy lifestyle and n ...
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Hepatitis A: Major Causes and Treatment
Hepatitis A is a prevalent health problem around the globe. In the US, around 1.6% of African-Americ ...
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How You Can Improve Your Lifestyle to Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
As you age, your physical and mental health tends to deteriorate. Heart disease is quite common amon ...
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Symptoms of Fish Allergy and How You Can Manage It
You may be a seafood enthusiast, but did you know that you can develop a severe allerg ...
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Children’s Eye Health and Safety
Since August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month and a new school year is about to begin, mak ...
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5 Useful Tips to Prevent Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B infection is caused by the HBV virus. Children and infants are more at risk of hepatitis ...
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How Obesity Increases the Risk of a Stroke
How Obesity Increases the Risk of Stroke A stroke is a medical condition in which a pe ...
July, 2018
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Tick-Borne Lyme Disease – Know the Risk and Prevention Methods
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Harve ...
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Why Sports Are Important For Youth
Participation in sports and other physical activities has many benefits for children in their physic ...
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9 Common Factors that Trigger Asthma Attacks
The exact causes of asthma are still unknown, but the condition can be managed to prev ...
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Milk Allergy: What You Need to Know
Food allergies are quite common in the US. But African Americans are two times more likely to ...
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Empowering Women With Autoimmune Diseases About Pregnancy
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Grace Wright ...
June, 2018
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AARP’s “Disrupt Dementia” Campaign
AARP Invests $60M in the Dementia Discovery Fund to Kick-Start its ‘Disrupt Dementia’ Campaign New A ...
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Don’t Get “Ticked Off” – About Tick & Mosquito Bites This Summer – Video with Dr. Jorge Parada
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Jorge Parada ...
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The 8 Common Food Culprits Known to Cause Allergies in Adults
It is very common for people to have allergies to some sort of food. The frequency of people develop ...
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Key Findings from Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) – Video with Dr. Regan Lucas Bailey & Dr. Ryan Carvalho
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Ryan Carvalh ...
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Shining A Light on The Benefits of Cataract Treatment – Video with Dr. Bonnie Henderson
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Bonnie Hende ...
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Heartburn – Summer Tigger Foods – Video with Dr. Keri Peterson
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power For Minorities, interviews Dr. Keri Peterso ...
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Men’s Health Issues
Because men have been breadwinners, protectors, soldiers, fathers and husbands for centuries, they h ...
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Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss
Every day you hear about new ways to lose weight or getting in shape, with so many depriving ...
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5 Tips for Healthy Skin and Hair for Hispanic Women
Contrary to certain stereotypes, Hispanic people are very diverse. The idea that all Hispanic people ...
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7 Tips to Prevent Stroke from Happening
The risk of having a stroke increases as you age, and your genes also play an important role in dete ...
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Understanding Peanut Allergies
Peanut allergies don't have any cure at the moment. The only way to stay protected from allergic rea ...
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Non-Addictive Treatment Options for Chronic Pain – Video with Dr. Joshua Prager and Andrea Sherman
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power For Minorities, interviews Dr. Joshua Prage ...
May, 2018
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Why Ongoing Cholesterol Statin Treatment Is A Necessity – Video with Dr. Karol Watson and Eliz Greene
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Karol Watson ...
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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Awareness
May is National High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Education month. What you don’t know about hyper ...
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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (APAHM), celebrating the achievements and ...
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15 Ways Parents Can Help Prevent Teen Pregnancy
While teen pregnancy rates have been on the decline, U.S. teens are still topping the charts among t ...
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Light Bladder Leaks: A Common Women’s Health Issue – Video with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Jessica Shep ...
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Quick Guide on Arthritis
Overview of Arthritis Arthritis means inflammation of one or more joints. Inflammation is a body ...
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About “Lifelong” Slow Growing Cancer – Video with Dr. Alexey Danilov
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Alexey Danil ...
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Awareness of A Serious Pregnancy – Related Heart Disease – Video with Dr. Cindy Grines and Laura Hernandez
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Cindy Grines ...
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What You Need to Know About the Cure for Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a disease that is caused by HCV virus, a virus that targets the liver and caus ...
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What Asthma & Allergy Patients Want You to Know
Imagine that you feel like drowning, the air is trapped inside of you and you can’t seem to e ...
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What to Do When Stroke Happens
Seeing someone around you having a stroke is no small matter. It can be seriously disturbing. ...
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Mediterranean Diet: Your Action Plan to Healthy Living Starting Now
Healthy living thankfully is becoming a priority with people of all ages all around the world ...
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Key Health Issues of African-American & Hispanic Celebrities
A huge chunk of celebrities are of African-American and Hispanic origin. And these extremely ...
April, 2018
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A Remarkable Journey: Practicing Medicine with Cerebral Palsy
As told by, Darrell W. Pone, MD I graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1981 and ...
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STI (STD) Awareness
April is STI Awareness Month. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), also known as Sexually Transmi ...
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is celebrated by CDC (Centers for Disease Prev ...
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National Infant Immunization Week
Celebrating National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) as a part of National Immunization Awareness Mo ...
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Traveling Comfortably with Rheumatoid Arthritis – Video with Dr. Grace Wright and Maria
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Grace Wright a rheumatol ...
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Sexual Assault: How to Prevent It and How Bystanders Can Help
Sexual assault occurs when a person sexually touches another person without that person's con ...
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Iron Deficiency Anemia Overview – Video with Dr. Rudy Rai
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Rudy Rai, Me ...
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New Robotic Treatment For Patients With Spinal Cord Injuries – Video with Dr. Geneva Tonuzi and Maverick
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Geneva Tonuz ...
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Wake-up Call for Minority Health
National Minority Health Month, which is April, is a great time for a wake-up call abo ...
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Alcohol Abuse/ Alcoholism: Are You Just a ‘Social Drinker’? Think Again
Did you know that April is Alcohol Awareness Month? Take action if you're more than a social drinker ...
March, 2018
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Part 3: Work and the Flu – What Should You Do?
This is the final installment of a three-part series highlighting the theme of community immu ...
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Diabetes Alert Day – Interview with Dr. Ty Gluckman (Video)
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Ty Gluckman, ...
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Quick Guide to Love Your Colon
It's National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month About Cancer of the Colon (Colorectal Cancer) Canc ...
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Spotlight on Sickle Cell Disease – Video with Dr. Biree Andemariam and K.C. Morse
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Biree Andemariam, Chief ...
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Her-2-Positive: An Aggressive Breast Cancer Type – Video with Dr. Denise Yardley and Allison Fields
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Denise Yardley, Sr. inve ...
February, 2018
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Relationship Between Diabetes (Type2 Diabetes) and Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease (heart related disease) is one of the leading causes of deaths in the world. ...
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Part 2: Keep Your Family Safe at Home This Flu Season
This is the second installment of a three-part series highlighting the theme of community imm ...
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The Startling Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer’s
By Olga Khazan from The Atlantic - Jan. 26, 2018 A high-carb diet, and the attendant high blood suga ...
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Why You Must Limit Your Salt Intake to Control Hypertension
You might have heard your doctor tell you to reduce the amount of salt you are eating on a daily bas ...
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Common Eating Techniques to Control Obesity
Obesity can have very negative effects on the health of an individual. In fact, there ...
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3 Ways to Stay Fit in Your Fifties and Beyond
Turning 50 for anybody is a milestone in itself. It marks the start of a very important chapt ...
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Jenifer Lewis of ‘Black-ish’ Has Coped with Bipolar Disorder by Doing the Work
By Litsa Dremousis from The Washington Post - February 3, 2018 Character actress Jeni ...
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What You Need to Know About American Heart Month
American Heart Month is recognized every February. The month is dedicated to reminding everyo ...
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ALS: What It Means To Be Diagnosed – Video Interview with Dr. Tomas H. Holmlund and John Hamilton
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Tomas H. Holmlund, a Neu ...
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Your Heart: How It Works and What To Do If It Fails – Video Interview with Dr. Emer Joyce
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Emer Joyce, a heart fail ...
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Intimacy: Post Menopausal Sex Shouldn’t Be Painful – Video Interview with Dr. Laura Berman
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Laura Berman, a world re ...
January, 2018
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PART 1: INFLUENZA IN SCHOOLS
This is the first installment of a three-part series highlighting the theme of communi ...
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New Definition of Hypertension
Hypertension’s New Definition: What does the revision mean for our health? Hypertension is generall ...
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Stress Prevention and Reduction
Stress Prevention and Reduction: An Overview - 14 Part Series Overview on Stress Preve ...
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14th Annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving Campaign
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews: "Despacito" singer Luis Fon ...
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Wake-up Call for Minority Health: Action is Power!
The beginning of the year is a great time for a wake-up call about obesity, diabetes, ...
December, 2017
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BecomeAnEx Smoker Program- An Audio Interview with Dr. Amanda Graham
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power For Minorities, interviews Dr. Amand ...
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Holiday Cooking – Health Power Tip Sheet
Cooking Turkey or Other Poultry & the Trimmings Choose This. . . Instead of this. . . Rem ...
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Battling Lung Cancer and Overcoming Stigma – Video with Taylor Bell Duck and Scott Balderson, P.A.
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power For Minorities, interviews former star soccer player Ta ...
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Importance of Cancer Screening – Video with Dr. Robert A. Smith and Debra Stansberry
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power For Minorities, interviews Dr. Robert Smith, Vice Presi ...
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Race, Health Disparities and Joint Health – Audio Interview with Dr. Carla Harwell
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power For Minorities, interviews Dr. Carla Harwell, member of ...
November, 2017
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Recipe Choices for Native American Heritage Month
AARP’s Native Origins page provides a variety of Native American and Alaska Native recipes in celebr ...
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About Psoriatic Arthritis – Audio Interview with Dr. Grace Wright
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr. Grace Wright, rheumatolo ...
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Nearly half of U.S. adults could now be classified with high blood pressure, under new definitions
By American Heart Association News ANAHEIM, California — Nearly half of American adult ...
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About Epilepsy for National Epilepsy Awareness Month – Video with Greg Grunberg and Dr. Christi Heck
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Greg Grunberg, actor, writer ...
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How Socialization Helps Fight Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Audio Interview with Juliet Holt Klinger
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power, interviews Gerontologist Juliet Holt Klinger, also Sen ...
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Catching Your Breath with COPD – Video with Dr. David Mannino and Sean Cummings
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power, interviews Dr. David Mannino, a COPD expert who helped ...
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About Lung Cancer – Video with Dr. Gilberto Lopes and Millie Torchia
Health Power's President, Dr. Norma Goodwin, interviews Dr. Gilberto Lopes, Editor-in-Chief of Globa ...
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Health Power and National Eye Institute Focus on Eye Health
Welcome to Health Power's "Focus on Eye Health", which we are partnering with the National Ey ...
October, 2017
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Pneumonia and Pneumonia Vaccine
Each year in the United States, about 1 million people have to seek care in a hospital ...
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Preventive Approaches for Kids, Food Allergies and Nutrition – Video with Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, MBE, FAAP, leading pediatrician, author, and Before Brands Chief Medical ...
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Breast Reconstruction Options – Video with Carin Silkaitis and Dr. David Song
Dr. David Song, Academic Chair of Plastic Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center and Carin ...
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Medicine Cabinet Makeover Tips – Video with Dr. Ed Krenzelok
Dr. Ed Krenzelok, Pharmacist and Professor of Pharmacy and Therapeutics discusses with Dr. Norma Goo ...
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Take Cholesterol To Heart – Video with Dr. Eliot Brinton & Eliz Greene
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power for Minorities, Dr. Eliot Brinton, Director of Atherome ...
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NFL Wife on Losing Her Husband to Blood Cancer – Video with Dr. Louis DeGennaro & Kimberly Alexander
Dr. Louis DeGennaro, President of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) discusses with Health Powe ...
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Opioid Addiction/Genetic Connection – Video with Dr. Keri J. Donaldson
Dr. Keri J. Donaldson, Medical Director and CEO of Prescient Medicine, discusses with Dr. Norma Good ...
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Menopause Awareness Issue – Video with Dr. Lisa Masterson
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power and Dr. Lisa Masterson, former host on "The Doctors" an ...
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About Chronic Migraine Headaches – Video with Dr. Jessica Ailani
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power, and Dr. Jessica Ailani, Associate Professor of Neurolo ...
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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month, the period each year from mid-September to Mid-October cele ...
September, 2017
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Helpful Home Remedies for Sunburn
By: Lucy Wyndham Dealing with Sunburn It’s easy to minimize the danger of sunburn, but ...
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Rare Blood Cancer Awareness – Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN’s) – Video with Finola Hughes & Dr. Ellen Ritchie
Dr. Norma Goodwin, President of Health Power, discusses, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN's), with ...
August, 2017
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Giving Your Relationship an Annual Wellness Check-Up
Health Power's President, Dr. Norma Goodwin, interviews Dr. Pepper Schwartz, a relationship expert a ...
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Stress Prevention and Reduction – Meditation (Part 11)
With the hectic pace and demands of modern life, many people are stressed and over-worked. It often ...
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Stress Prevention and Reduction – Tai Chi (Part 7)
Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art, is often practiced to promote health and longevity. Tai chi i ...
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Fractured Truths – Osteoporosis Myths
Health Power's President, Dr. Norma Goodwin, interviews Dr. Tara Allmen, a Board Certified Gynecolog ...
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Stress Prevention and Reduction – Yoga (Part 5)
Yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower the heart rate. And, almost anyon ...
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Stress Prevention and Reduction – Adequate Sleep (Part 6)
Adequate Sleep Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being, and stress reduction, ...
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Neighbors of Depression
Possible Neighbors of Depression Depression and Heart Disease – are common companions, and each can ...
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Stress Prevention and Reduction – Eating Healthy (Part 2)
Eating Healthy There’s a fine line between thinking carefully about what we put into our bodi ...
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Stress Prevention and Reduction – Walking & Other Exercises (Part 1)
Walking & Other Exercises Regular exercise is one of the best stress-reduction techniques ...
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Black Women and Obesity – A Key Issue
Ever wonder why obesity is so rampant in African American women? Why 4 out of 5 black women are ov ...
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How New Eye Exams for Kids Can Be A Lifesaver
Health Power's President, Dr. Norma Goodwin, interviews Dr. Andrea Thau, former President of the Ame ...
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Pollen and Pollen Count
Spring is not the only allergy season, as many plants pollinate year round. A person's locati ...
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Fighting Cancer with Nutrition
Health Power's President, Dr. Goodwin, interviews Jessica A. lannotta MS, RD, CSO, CDN ...
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Glioblastoma: 6 Things You Should Know
Sen. John McCain, right, said of his old friend and favorite sparring partner, Sen. Edward M. Kenned ...
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Efforts to Dismantle the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
By: Richard Allen Williams, MD 117th President, National Medical Association Clinical Profess ...
July, 2017
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Effects of Malaria During Pregnancy on Infant Immunity: A Key Global Health Study
Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder and President of Health Power for Minorities, interviews Dr, Whitney Harr ...
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Abuse of Prescription and OTC (Over the Counter) Drugs: with a Special Message!
Since April 28th is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, plan to take action now. ...
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HIV/AIDS and the Down Low (DL) Still an Issue
Highlights HIV/AIDS Data in Racial & Ethnic Groups - - - HIV/AIDS in African Americans: ...
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Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. among men and women, and most of these ...
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Smoking and Your Health
Smoking, which is an addiction, is the most preventable cause of death in our society. It causes 1 o ...
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FDA Approves 3D Mammography Exam
Health Power’s President, Dr. Goodwin interviews Dr. Sally Friedewald, Chief of Breast and Wo ...
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Living on High Tech Battery Power for Heart Patients
Health Power's President, Dr. Norma Goodwin, interviews Dr. Ken Stein, Chief Medical Officer of Rhyt ...
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IUD As An Effective Birth Control Method
Health Power's President, Dr. Norma Goodwin, interviews Dr. Elicia Harris, a certified OB/GYN physic ...
June, 2017
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Overview on Gout
Dr. Goodwin, President of Health Power, leading source of health information for minorities worldwid ...
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Using Mobile Technology to Understand Postpartum Depression (PPD)
In order to understand who is at risk for Postpartum Depression (PPD) and track important genetic cl ...
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Quick Guide on Opioid Abuse and Addiction
Opioid abuse and addiction are big problems in the United States. The director of the Nationa ...
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Importance of Hepatitis C Screening and Treatment – Video with Dr. Douglas Dieterich and Bob Rice
Dr. Douglas Dieterich, Director of The Institute for Liver Medicine at Mount Sinai Health System in ...
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Impact of Ethnicity, Gender and Income on Cardiovascular Outcomes
Dr. Paul Underwood, Medical Director of Interventional Cardiology at Boston Scientific and Dr. Wayne ...
May, 2017
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Go Green for Mental Health
May is National Mental Health Month, and "A mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste". This theme also app ...
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Nutrition Tips to Help Latino Families Improve Health
Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) encourages everyone, especially Latino families to try n ...
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Understanding and Managing Asthma
May is National Asthma Awareness Month. For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. However, for ot ...
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Stroke Awareness For Prevention and Control
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke occurs when not enough blood, which carries oxygen th ...
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Hepatitis: Things You Need to Know
The month of May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States, and May 19th is He ...
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Green Living Because “Green is the New Black”
Health Power’s President, Dr. Goodwin: Hello Jen. Let me begin our discussion by introducing ...
April, 2017
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Connection Between Heartburn and Cancer of the Esophagus – – What You Need to Know
Dr. Jobe Blair, Director of the Esophageal and Lung Institute at Allegheny Health Network of Pittsbu ...
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Luck of the Genetic Draw: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Health Power Interviews Dr. Srihari Naidu, nationally recognized interventional cardiologist ...
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Life With Soccer…Medals and Lupus
Former Olympic Goal Medalist, and U.S.Women's National Soccer Team member, Shannon Boxx, and ...
June, 2016
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Overview for World Sickle Cell Day
World Sickle Cell Day is June 19th each year. This important health observance, created by th ...
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Celebrate LGBT Pride by Asking and Telling Your Doc
June is LGBT Pride Month, and Health Power joins the steadily increasing number of individuals, org ...
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Dr. Goodwin’s Minority Health Minute
Wake-Up Call: Health Related Tips for “The Big 4" There’s no better time than Spring for o ...
May, 2016
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Asthma and Allergy Awareness
Overview on Asthma Asthma (bronchial asthma) is the leading chronic disease in children, and its rat ...
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Stroke Overview
Stroke Stroke occurs when not enough blood which carries oxygen throughout the body, gets to the bra ...
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High Blood Pressure Awareness
Hypertension or high blood pressure increases the risk of developing heart disease and stroke ...
April, 2016
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Health and Prevention: Zika Virus Disease – What to Know and Do
Zika virus disease (Zika) is a disease caused by Zika virus that is primarily spread to people throu ...
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Comic Book Launched on Olympic Medalist Playing Hockey with Epilepsy – Video with Chanda Gunn & Dr. Blanca Vasquez
Health Power’s President discusses with Olympic hockey medalist Chanda Gunn and Dr. Blanca Vasquez, ...
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14 Approaches for Stress Awareness Month [April]
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February, 2016
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Key Health, Fitness and Exercise Tips
Exercise for Fitness and Health Believe it or not, when you exercise for health and fitness and enga ...
February, 2015
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10 Tips to Reset Your Health & Fitness Goals
By Norma J. Goodwin, MD, Founder & President, Health Power 10 Tips to Reset Your F ...
December, 2014
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10 CybersecurityTips to Safeguard Your Information
Health Power Opening Comments: You don't have to be #SONY or Target or Home Depot to ...
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5 Myths About Marijuana Debunked
By Owen Poindexter, originally published in AlterNet Health Power Opening Comment: While there’s st ...
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Technology Use for Health Improvement – Aetna Foundation Grant Initiative
Dr. Garth Graham, President of the Aetna Foundation, discusses with Dr. Norma Goodwin, Founder, Pr ...
October, 2014
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Hispanic Heritage: Key Health Conditions, Recipes, Flags & Honorees
By Norma J. Goodwin, M.D., Founder & President, Health Power; and Elena Rios, M.D., Presi ...
September, 2014
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New Health Power Website Coming Soon
This is the centerpiece of our National Minority Health Communication Network, ranked No.1 worldwide ...
August, 2014
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Breast Cancer In Black Women: Early Detection and Control
Although breast cancer occurs in 1 out of 8 women, it can often be cured without breast removal if f ...
May, 2014
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24 States Still Denying Needed ACA Funded Medicaid Services
Twenty-two(22) of the 24 states (88%) withholding ACA funded Medicaid services to those in need have ...