Study reveals stress contributes to Black Americans’ higher risk of mortality
Racism and societal structures worsen stress and inflammation in Black Americans, which could lead to chronic problems, a study found.
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Inaugural Black Women’s Conference, promoting healing, awareness, empowerment, to be held in October in Chicago
The nonprofit Courageous Access, founded in Iowa, will host a conference for Black women, held in Chicago. Register today.
Black Iowans hit hardest in Iowa’s soaring cancer rates
Advocates explain how policy choices and legislative choices affect cancer rates for Black Iowans.
Toxic Braids? Study Finds Synthetic Braiding Hair May Pose Serious Health Risks to Black Women
Research finds carcinogens in synthetic braiding hair and Black hair products, raising new health concerns as Iowa faces rising cancer rates.
Heart to Heart — Docuseries raises awareness about Black Iowans’ heart health
A docuseries about heart health will be shown at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Grand View University's Viking Theatre.
MercyOne partners with DART for Black History Month
MercyOne & DART launch a February campaign raising awareness of the Black maternal health crisis with resources
Advocates call on Iowa lawmakers to defeat ‘Cancer Gag Act’
Iowa has the second highest cancer rate in the country.
The Other Child: In Conversation with Author and Domestic Violence Advocate Courageous Fire
“One of the ways you know something is pivotal is when your brain buries it.” Memoir approaches sexual assault from familial vantage point.
‘Community on a mission’: My City My Health equity conference kicks off Nov. 15 in Des Moines
Improving health outcomes will take center stage at growing health equity conference in Des Moines.
Iowa has 2nd highest cancer rate in US, Black Iowans face alarming disparities in cancer cases, deaths
As cancer rates in Iowa continue to climb, Black Iowans experience disproportionate outcomes, health officials say.
Inaugural Black Women’s Conference, promoting healing, awareness, empowerment, to be held in October in Chicago
The nonprofit Courageous Access, founded in Iowa, will host a conference for Black women, held in Chicago. Register today.
Black Iowans hit hardest in Iowa’s soaring cancer rates
Advocates explain how policy choices and legislative choices affect cancer rates for Black Iowans.
Toxic Braids? Study Finds Synthetic Braiding Hair May Pose Serious Health Risks to Black Women
Research finds carcinogens in synthetic braiding hair and Black hair products, raising new health concerns as Iowa faces rising cancer rates.
Heart to Heart — Docuseries raises awareness about Black Iowans’ heart health
A docuseries about heart health will be shown at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Grand View University's Viking Theatre.
MercyOne partners with DART for Black History Month
MercyOne & DART launch a February campaign raising awareness of the Black maternal health crisis with resources
Advocates call on Iowa lawmakers to defeat ‘Cancer Gag Act’
Iowa has the second highest cancer rate in the country.
The Other Child: In Conversation with Author and Domestic Violence Advocate Courageous Fire
“One of the ways you know something is pivotal is when your brain buries it.” Memoir approaches sexual assault from familial vantage point.
‘Community on a mission’: My City My Health equity conference kicks off Nov. 15 in Des Moines
Improving health outcomes will take center stage at growing health equity conference in Des Moines.
Iowa has 2nd highest cancer rate in US, Black Iowans face alarming disparities in cancer cases, deaths
As cancer rates in Iowa continue to climb, Black Iowans experience disproportionate outcomes, health officials say.