According to The National Council for Mental Well-Being, a survey conducted among 750 behavioral health workers and more than 2,000 U.S. adults, (83%) of the nation’s behavioral health workforce believes […]
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Metrocare hosts 14th Annual Meal for the Minds Luncheon
Metrocare Services is the largest provider of mental health, developmental disability and permanent supported housing services in Dallas County serving over 50,000 annually. On Wednesday, May 31st, at the Hilton […]
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Climate Change: The Health Effects of Racial Disparities
According to multiple studies on heat, extreme cold, hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires, people of color are at higher risk of climate-related health impacts than whites. The study also found evidence […]
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Poor Air Quality in South Dallas is a Longstanding Systemic Issue
As a city with a strong history of industrialization, economic output, and a large population, Dallas has held notoriety of a similar magnitude for its poor air quality and its […]
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Alarming Colon Cancer Rates for the Black Community
By Scott Blair Colon cancer is a serious issue; some studies and statistics bring alarming news for the Black community. Black people are 20% more likely to get colon cancer […]
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Witherite Law Group To Serve As Primary Sponsor Of The Kier’s Hope 5th Annual 5k Run And Fun Walk During Sickle Cell Awareness Month Â
Approximately 400 runners expected to participate in the event benefitting the Kier’s Hope Foundation Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck announced it is the primary sponsor of this year’s Kier’s Hope […]
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Texas Legislature passes bill to offer new moms a year of Medicaid coverage
Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The Texas House and Senate voted for the proposal, capping a yearslong effort to extend coverage for low-income moms. Medicaid covers half of all […]
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Feeling Healthy Isn’t Being Healthy
It may come as no surprise, but just because you feel healthy doesn’t mean you are healthy. Recent studies have shown that women are far more likely to visit the […]
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Lifetime Rates of Depression in Black and Brown Communities Surpass Whites, Others
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Gallup found that white people have always had slightly higher rates of both lifetime and current depression, but African Americans and Hispanics […]
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What’s up with fake meat?
By Laine Bergeson Becco Meatless burgers are having a moment. Once the province of vegetarian restaurants and college-dorm kitchens, they’re now turning up everywhere from fast-food chains to big-box grocery […]