Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack […]
Named for a Richmond man whose devotion to community health was unmatched, today the flagship location of Capital Area Health Network (CAHN) as well as its three other locations continue the tradition of making quality health care available to all members of the community.
The CAHN location at 25th St. is named for Vernon J. Harris, […]
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
It’s that time of year again, when the flu virus may seem like a worrisome but unavoidable part of the season. The flu is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by the influenza virus. You can catch flu two ways: by touching respiratory fluids of an infected person, and then touching […]
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
For many years, there existed a significant difference in the rates of suicide between black Americans and white Americans. In a social health disparity that was positive for black Americans, they took their lives in far fewer numbers than whites. In fact, before 1965, the suicide rate among blacks was one fourth […]
Get informed during the month of October, which is designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
What are the chances that a woman in the United States might get breast cancer?
Age is the most significant risk factor for breast cancer. The older a woman is, the greater her chance of developing breast cancer. Based on population averages, rates […]
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
When Renee Rowe of Atlanta, Georgia first dreamed of owning her own wine shop, she knew wine tasting could seem intimidating to anyone. But she also knew plenty of African American wine drinkers, and her friends and family regularly met to sample and discuss new vintages. So when she began attending large-scale […]
Anyone living in the area during 2003 remembers Hurricane Isabel. That storm took the lives of 36 Virginians and cost more than $1.9 billion in damages. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management reminds residents that tropical storms are often as threatening as hurricanes. When Isabel entered Virginia, it was a tropical storm, but it became […]
Even with recent drops in gas prices, we’re always looking for ways to save on its hefty cost. Did you know you can dramatically improve your gas mileage just by making a few changes to your driving habits? By implementing a few basic changes, you will save money. You will also enjoy safer conditions, lower […]
According to research by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, one in five children is sexually solicited over the Internet. Today’s children and teens are smooth and savvy users of technology, while often remaining unaware of some of its dangers. Parents can feel overwhelmed trying to keep them safe. But when you understand […]
By Cesca Janece Waterfield
When a child enters a playhouse, fort, or playset, and shuts the door softly behind, she can open another door onto her imagination, toward fantasy and possibility.
Jeff and Shannon Flounders purchased their Rainbow Play System for their daughter Haley, now four, at Play N’ Learn’s Ultimate Backyard, a company who for fifteen […]
