(NAPSI)—Amid thousands of other runners at the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, James Eversull was determined to build on his story, though he has no memory of it. It began in 1964, when Eversull, all of a year and a half old, became a patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which had opened just two Read More …
Category: The Black Matters
News Of Jobs Why It’s Wise To Hire Veterans With Disabilities
(NAPSI)—“Today, nearly 4 million Americans have a service-connected disability. At a time when many employers are struggling to fill positions, hiring veterans with disabilities can boost diversity and inclusion efforts,” explained Jeff Hall, national employment director for DAV (Disabled American Veterans). For example, Dave Ellis found it difficult to get a job after receiving an Read More …
Medicare And You Time Is Running Out: Seven Last-Minute Tips For Medicare Open Enrollment
(NAPSI)—The last day of Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP) is this Friday, December 7. eHealthMedicare outlines seven things all Medicare enrollees should know about their open enrollment choices. Get motivated. This open enrollment period comes around only once per year. Whether you’re currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan or are looking to sign up Read More …
Good News Department Bringing Families Together Around The World
(NAPSI)—With all the sad stories of conflict and desperation from around the world, it can be heartening to hear of loved ones reunited. Here are just two of the happy examples: Lydia spent months wondering if her daughter Odette was alive. Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo forced Lydia to seek asylum in Read More …
Know The Facts: Five Biggest Myths About Diabetes
(NAPSI)—For 30 million Americans, diabetes is an everyday reality. Diabetes can affect every decision, including what they eat, wear and do. Yet the 24/7 management of diabetes is often misunderstood, carrying a social burden, as too many Americans wrongfully assume the disease is the result of poor choices. The American Diabetes Association is setting the Read More …
Health Matters How To Stay Comfortable During A Cold
Sponsored Advertising Content (NAPSI)—Cold and flu season has arrived, and it’s nearly impossible not to be affected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults have an average of two to three colds a year, and children have even more. And when one family member catches a cold, it’s likely the rest of Read More …
Holiday Shopping How To Give The Most Requested Gift This Holiday Season
(NAPSI)—According to InComm’s 2018 Holiday Index, over 211 million U.S. consumers will be shopping for holiday gifts this year, and gift cards are this season’s most requested gift. If you’ll be among those giving a gift card, these three wrapping ideas can make them even more special to your recipient. A DIY gift card holder. Read More …
Health Matters Sickle Cell: One Gene, Many Faces, And A Quest For A Cure
(NAPSI)—In 2000, a mysterious disease was making 3-year-old Mercy Mendoza so ill that her grandmother bought a burial plot for her in the little town in Honduras where they lived. Swelling, pain and immobility were fast eroding her health. Finally, a doctor who had been trained in the United States recognized her condition: It was Read More …
Medicare And You Medicare Advantage Plans Offer A Broader Mix Of Benefits
(NAPSI)—Whether you’re new to Medicare or an established beneficiary, take a close look at Medicare Advantage plans during this year’s open enrollment period. Those policies may offer the best mix of benefits to meet your health needs. Medicare Advantage plans provide Medicare benefits through private health insurance companies. These plans, which currently cover approximately 21 Read More …
OUR HEALTH NHLBI: Exploring Research Directions In Hope Of A Widely Available Cure For Sickle Cell Disease
(NAPSI)—September is not just “back-to-school” month; it’s National Sickle Cell Awareness Month—a month selected to call attention to a life-long illness affecting around 100,000 Americans, the majority of whom are African American or Hispanic. Sickle cell disease is accompanied by severe pain attacks and poor oxygen delivery throughout the body that can cause critical damage Read More …