To begin with some mind blowing stats about African Americans and their achievements through the years. In 1940, 60% of African American women entered the workforce to work in white collar positions. In 1958, almost 44% of Caucasian Americans considered relocating if an African American family resided within close proximity of their residence. In 2024, that percentage will decrease. In 1964, the Civil Rights Act made it possible for African Americans and Caucasians to increase friendships...

Prediabetes is a diagnosed medical condition where individuals have elevated blood sugar levels, but are not elevated enough to give a diagnosis of diabetes (Cervoni, 2023). Approximately 96 million Americans have prediabetes, and 80% are asymptomatic (Cervoni, 2023). Symptoms associated with prediabetes include polydipsia, pollakiuria, hyperphagia, refractive error, asthenia, neuropathy, chronic disease, and chronic non-healing wounds (Cervoni, 2023). Prediabetes can be reversed by taking...

The Trauma-Resilient Healthcare Professional Certification is designed for healthcare professionals, social workers, and mental health providers who want to develop an understanding on the impact of trauma, build resilience, and foster trusted relationships with those they serve. Please click here, Trauma-Resilient Healthcare Professionals Certification | Trauma-Resilient Educational Communities (TREC) to learn more. TREC's Individual Trauma-Resilient Healthcare Professional Certification is...

Antepartum is a term used prior to childbirth. It is a procedure of care used for expectant mothers placed in specialized care hospital settings prior to the birth of their child(ren). This technique examines the level of care for pregnant women, and involves examination of health disparities in women who are at risk for complications. Many women who are admitted to antepartum units often experience high-risk maternal complications such as high blood pressure (HTN), diabetes, behavioral...