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July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

Sickle Cell sufferers dying from lack of blood, non profits host emergency blood drive

The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to our daily lives but it also severely affected our medical resources. One of the main resources that have...

by Alexandria Green-Jones

Health & Wellness Local National News

No more time to waste! Delta Plus COVID-19 variant arrives to Houston

The Houston Methodist reported that three patients contracted the Delta Plus COVID-19 variant between June 27 and July 4. “The Delta Plus variant is a variant of COVID-19 that...

by Nevaeh Richardson July 16, 2021July 19, 2021

Health & Wellness National News Opinion

Sha’Carri Richardson won’t compete at Tokyo Olympics: Why she still has a bright future

According to the team list released by the USA Track and Field (USATF) on Tuesday, Sha’Carri Richardson was left off the roster for the Tokyo...

by Nevaeh Richardson July 8, 2021July 14, 2021

Family Health & Wellness Lifestyle News

Tips to keep kids’ minds active all summer long

(StatePoint) School is out and already parents are hearing the dreaded, “I’m bored.” Unfortunately, too much mental downtime in summer can leave kids floundering in...

by Staff July 5, 2021July 8, 2021

Community Health & Wellness

Dr. Ebony Hilton dispels myths about the Covid-19 vaccine, encourages young Black and Brown people to get vaccinated

Black and Brown Americans are dying of Covid-19 at roughly three times the rate of their white peers. Despite this tragic loss, many people of...

by Staff June 22, 2021June 23, 2021

Health & Wellness

Free Covid-19 vaccination sites affiliated with Houston Health Department

The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine during the week of June 21, 2021....

by Staff June 22, 2021June 22, 2021

Community Events Family Health & Wellness Local Opinion

Vegan Vibez Festival inspired me to become vegan…again

The Vegan Vibez Festival held its third annual event in Houston on Juneteenth. This festival was my first real outing since this pandemic began and...

by Nevaeh Richardson June 20, 2021June 22, 2021

Business Community Health & Wellness National

Houston nonprofit brings awareness to World Sickle Cell Day with 24 hr virtual jamboree

While most of the world will be celebrating Juneteenth the Sickle Cell community will be celebrating World Sickle Day on June 19. The Houston-based As...

by Alexandria Green-Jones June 17, 2021June 17, 2021

Events Health & Wellness Local

Houston Texans YMCA hosts healthy living garden party for 3rd Ward community

The Houston Texans YMCA hosted a Healthy Living Garden Party with the Blue Triangle Garden Club. The Blue Triangle Garden Club has been in existence...

by Alexandria Green-Jones June 17, 2021June 20, 2021

Business Community Health & Wellness Local News

Kroger launches multi-million dollar giveaway to get community vaccinated

Kroger Houston, as part of Kroger Health – the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) – is eager to motivate more Americans to get...

by Staff June 3, 2021June 7, 2021

Health & Wellness National News Opinion

Naomi Osaka shines the spotlight on athletes and mental health

All hell broke loose the moment superstar tennis player Naomi Osaka announced that she would not attend any press conferences during the French Open to...

by Nevaeh Richardson June 3, 2021June 7, 2021