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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...

To read more of Echo's blog post, please click here; Trauma-Informed Journalism . The power dynamic between journalist and trauma survivor is inherently unequal. Unlike survivors, journalists know and control the reporting process. They ask the questions, choose the quotes, and frame the story—often without any input from the survivor. Power and control (“agency”) are taken from the survivor during the traumatic experience; therefore, trauma experts agree, restoring agency is essential for...

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...

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...

Kidney disease is a rare disorder that affects 1 in 6 veterans (Deely, 2022). The prevalence rate of the disorder is at a 34% increase than the rest of the general population (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases as cited in Deely, 2022). Similar to hypertension, kidney disease is a disorder that is often hard to detect. As the disorder worsens, the kidneys lose their ability to function properly resulting in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). This disease ranks within...

The Ketogenic Diet is a popular diet utilized by many for weight loss and disease management. This is a popular diet that has been known to treat several co-occurring disorders such as epilepsy, diabetes, liver disease, autoimmune disorders, migraines, cardiovascular disease, seizures, degenerative disease, and cancer (Crosby, Davis, Joshi, Jardine, Paul, Neola, & Barnard, 2021). Although the keto diet is approved by many health professionals, it has the potential to cause severe health...

Former PACEs Connection employees Dana Brown (L) with Vincent Felitti, MD, co-author of the 1998 Adverse Childhood Experiences study, and Carey Sipp (R) in San Diego in January, 2024. The last few months have been quite challenging, but we pushed, persevered, and didn’t give up hope. The “we” is Carey Sipp and Dana Brown. We were long-time staff members of PACEs Connection determined to reinstate the website and the resources and information we provide to communities after the platform went...

How can we expect change if we’re not willing to move forward? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary (2024), change is described as the modification of a particular event or life experience. According to Biblegateway (2024), “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18.” How can we expect change if we’re not willing to move forward and break the endless cycle of dependence and stagnation? How can one develop long-lasting...

Creatine is a product that is often utilized by many athletes and those who are physically active in a gym setting. This product is commonly used by those who are working to gain additional muscle mass, gain strength and energy, while increasing performance. The body naturally makes and stores creatine, and makes approximately 1 gram daily ( McCallum , 2024). Creatine iis commonly found in beef, veal, lamb, mutton, pork, goat, venison, and seafood ( McCallum , 2024). It enhances energy,...

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