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Tag: African American health

Normal blood cells (left) and the blood cells in Sickle cell disease, which do not flow through the circulatory system smoothly.
Posted inChildren's Health

More African-American Blood Donors Needed for Sickle-cell, Other Treatments

by Thomas Goldsmith June 18, 2018June 18, 2018
shows a room full of people looking at a speaker in the front
Posted inHealth Inequities

Durham Advocates: Racism Still Fuels Communities’ Food Access, Health Disparities

by Thomas Goldsmith June 11, 2018
Shows a smiling african american woman holding a tiny baby standing in front of a christmas tree with lights and toys underneath it. For story on reducing infant mortality
Posted inChildren's Health

Healthy Beginnings Program Helps Moms and Babies Succeed

by Taylor Knopf April 3, 2018January 23, 2019
Shows a young African American man in contemplation, he's holding a child close to his chest.
Posted inPublic Health

A Call for Gun Violence Prevention

by Editor March 23, 2018April 14, 2021
shows the inside of a corner store.
Posted inChildren's Health

Pediatric Obesity Rates Continue to Increase

by Taylor Knopf March 15, 2018January 23, 2019
A group of smiling people stand under a swingset, holding a ribbon that they're about to cut.
Posted inPublic Health

CDC Grant Targets Four NC Counties with High Obesity Rates

by Taylor Knopf February 27, 2018April 14, 2021

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