Health Archives

First mental health mobile unit in Illinois to hit the road Wednesday, June 3

The Chicago Defender - June 1, 2026

Dr. Twin Green- CEO of The Link & Option Center- will be joined by several Cook County Commissioners, State and local elected officials, mental...

Breast Cancer Risks and Screening Barriers for Black Women

Word In Black - May 6, 2026

Explore the Insights & Research Division’s new report on Black women and breast cancer. by Christa Mahlobo This report presents the findings of Word In Black’s national...

Executive Director of the Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus, Dr. Keith Green, Honored at Truth Awards for Decades of HIV Advocacy

Marshelle Sanders - March 27, 2026

Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy of Better Brothers LA Dr. Keith Green, was honored with the Bayard Rustin Advocacy Award at the 12th Annual Truth Awards, held...

Changing the Story Data Tells About Black Health

Black Information Network - February 24, 2026

by Joseph Williams When it comes to the health of Black Americans, the numbers don’t lie. But for generations, they haven’t told the whole truth. Whether it...

Survey: Breast Cancer Risk, Screening, and Trust in Care in the Black Community

Word In Black - February 24, 2026

by Christa Mahlobo CONSENT Word In Black, a national newsroom and research group dedicated to informing and empowering the Black community, invites you to participate in a...

Obesity Isn’t a Personal Failure: How Black Americans Face Higher Risks

Word In Black - January 30, 2026

Overview: New guidance from the American Heart Association says social, economic, and environmental barriers drive obesity—not just willpower. AHA calls for systemic solutions beyond...

Aetna Better Health of Illinois and Blueberry Pediatrics Team Up to Expand Pediatric Care Access in Cook County

Site Editor - January 9, 2026

CHICAGO – Aetna Better Health® of Illinois, a CVS Health® company, has collaborated with Blueberry Pediatrics to deliver remote, around-the-clock pediatric care to families across Cook...

Honoring Legacy, Holding Space: A Holiday Conversation on Grief, Family, and Community with the Calahan Family and Mrs. Barbara Deer

Monique Wingard, Contributing Writer - November 26, 2025

During a season when most homes are preparing for celebration, others are quietly preparing their hearts for a different kind of holiday — one...

The Call That Saves a Life

Word In Black - November 5, 2025

The Call That Saves a Life Not everybody survives the wait for an organ transplant. We spoke to eight Black Americans who received a transplant....

He’s a Legendary Transplant Surgeon. At 88, His Work Isn’t Done

Word In Black - October 22, 2025

Dr. Clive O. Callender fought racism in medicine and built a movement that saved thousands of Black lives. by Anissa Durham This article is part of “On Borrowed...