Focus on Health: Race and Poverty and Immigration in America Today
June 22nd, 2012
Written by Rita Cook in Focus on Health, Latest News with 0 Comments
When traveling internationally, people frequently risk exposure to infectious pathogens that do not occur in the United States.Dr. Jose Rosado who practices Internal Medicine with Huguley Medical Associates (HMA) in Burleson, TX, says that while it depends on the destination of travel in regard to the recommended shots for those traveling overseas this summer, it is still advisable to consider...
May 30th, 2012
Written by Rita Cook in Focus on Health, Latest News with 0 Comments
Robert N. Suter, DO of Methodist Charlton Medical Center Medical Group in Dallas quotes Benjamin Franklin when asked what are some of the recommendations he makes for all women regarding health screenings on a regular basis. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”Indeed, and particular health issues affect certain female ethnic groups more often. For example, Suter says black women...
April 30th, 2012
Written by Rita Cook in Focus on Health, Latest News with 1 Comment
There are many destinations around the world to travel this summer, but depending on where you go, in many countries health and safety are not as much of a priority as in the United States.No matter the destination or your ethnicity, it’s important to remember to observe a few things in regard to safe travel. For the most part, eating right, exercise, and being aware of your surroundings will...
March 20th, 2012
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Cause and Civility, Focus on Health, Latest News with 1 Comment
Misperceptions, attitudes, biases, and stereotypes about race, whether consciously or subconsciously have a negative impact on the doctor-patient relationship and therefore could adversely affect the quality of healthcare provided and corresponding outcomes.The findings of a new study, just released by Johns Hopkins Medicine, provide evidence that racial biases and stereotypical views, whether...
March 19th, 2012
Written by Rita Cook in Focus on Health, Latest News with 0 Comments
With the first day of Spring just days away, the allergy season is striking out against people from every race and ethnicity, folks are sneezing, wheezing, dealing with itchy eyes, and a red and congested nose. Although most understand the reality of allergies, not many know which bloom or blossom is the culprit of their discomfortAnd spring allergies aren’t that different, some people have...
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