(Reuters Health) - Older adults' eyesight may suffer irreversibly if they don't have vision insurance, suggests a new study that argues eye health should be a mandatory part of regular health insurance policies.
Researchers found that people betwe ...
Posted Saturday, December 15th 2012 at 11:27AM
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Student Innovation Award Save Scholarship/Grant
TechColumbus offers the Student Innovation Awards to nurture and encourage future generations of technology entrepreneurs. The top two winners receive $2,500 placed into a 529 College Savings Account ...
Posted Tuesday, November 27th 2012 at 6:23PM
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Posted on November 26, 2012 by Vanessa Garzon
More than 5,000 McGraw-Hill employees in the New York metro area and New Jersey were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. In the wake of the storm, McGraw-Hill employees reached out to each other via email, ...
Posted Monday, November 26th 2012 at 5:44PM
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Hampton Va. – The Hampton University Players & Co. proudly presents “Black Nativity,” a combination of African American scripture, poetry, dance and song. The performance will take place on HU’s campus in the Little Theatre of Armstrong Hall, Friday ...
Posted Monday, November 26th 2012 at 4:49PM
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By Jarrett L. Carter, HBCU Digest
There are few places in Hampton University President William Harvey’s life where he doesn’t enjoy the best view. From his multi-million dollar new student cafeteria overlooking the Hampton River, to the top floor of the university-owned Harbour Center the city’s ...
Posted Saturday, November 17th 2012 at 2:24PM
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New Report Offers Policy-Driven Interventions to Remove Educational Barriers Undermining Black Men
Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 2012—Participation from a wide variety of stakeholder groups—including colleges and universities, community-based organiz ...
Posted Thursday, November 15th 2012 at 12:27PM
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African Americans with heart disease who practiced Transcendental Meditation regularly were 48 percent less likely to have a heart attack, stroke or die from all causes compared with African Americans who attended a health education class over more t ...
Posted Thursday, November 15th 2012 at 10:27AM
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We have just a few days left to present these special opportunities with you from Christiana Care Health System!
If African Americans do not apply for these positions, we may not continue to get these great opportunities to share with you, so please take a look and apply for positions that intere ...
Posted Tuesday, November 13th 2012 at 3:16PM
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A new study reveals that black Americans display lower levels of vitamin D and greater pain sensitivity compared to white Americans. Findings published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), indicate that ...
Posted Friday, November 9th 2012 at 11:32AM
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MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE’S PRE-ALUMNI ASSOCIATON
TO HOST 22ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012
WHAT: Meharry Medical College’s 22nd Annual Community Day
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, November 10, 2012
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Posted Wednesday, November 7th 2012 at 3:02PM
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IndiaGlitz
The generous former talk show host reveals she has been using her riches to bring a smile to the faces of those with husbands and wives away on duty and has surprised 20 random families with presents rangi ...
Posted Thursday, November 1st 2012 at 10:00AM
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CHICAGO (OCTOBER 30, 2012) – Chicago State University President, Wayne D. Watson PhD, will be presented with one of the highest honors, the Education Leadership Award, presented by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, (TMCF). The award is presented by ...
Posted Tuesday, October 30th 2012 at 6:41PM
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By Gina Cherelus & Jasmine E. Harris
Since elementary school, Joseph Kelly knew he wanted to be in the military. He grew up in a family deeply rooted in serving in the armed forces with a lineage leading back to World War I. His father served as ...
Posted Monday, October 29th 2012 at 12:19PM
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Gambling Firms Could Create Category That Outspends Insurance
By: Alexandra Bruell Published: October 29, 2012
Hey, ad agencies: Feeling lucky? You should be. With online gambling newly legal in Nevada and a host of states looking to follow sui ...
Posted Monday, October 29th 2012 at 11:57AM
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