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Happy heart health month – learn about your heart health this February
Happy heart health month – learn about your heart health this February It’s February and those pretty red...
January is National Glaucoma Month – Prevent Poor Eye Health in the New Year
January is National Glaucoma Month – Prevent Poor Eye Health in the New Year Blindness or low vision...
Celebrity Trainer Jade Alexis Brings Her Living Jade Lifestyle to the Masses With a New iPhone Fitness Application Called Jade of Spades...
Stay fit over the holidays and tips to lower holiday stress
Stay fit over the holidays and tips to lower holiday stress The holiday season is here. What does this time of year...
Diabetes: Do you Have Diabetes? Are You at Risk?
Diabetes: Do you Have Diabetes? Are You at Risk? By Rhonda Moore Johnson, M.D., M.P.H. , medical director,...
Infant mortality rates in Allegheny County, Pa., which includes Pittsburgh, are higher than in China or Mexico, reports the New York Times,...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month -Expert advice from Dr. Rhonda M. Johnson
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Expert advice from Dr. Rhonda M. Johnson Chances are...
Protect you and your family from the flu this fall-Expert advice from Dr. Rhonda M. Johnson
Protect you and your family from the flu this fall Expert advice from Dr. Rhonda M. Johnson As your...
Allegheny General Hospital Embarks on Landmark Study of Heart Disease in African American Community
Allegheny General Hospital Embarks on Landmark Study of Heart Disease in African American Community Allegheny...
Regina Benjamin Claims Hair Care Keeps Black Women From Exercising
Regina Benjamin Claims Hair Care Keeps Black Women From Exercising Regina Benjamin, surgeon general,...
Addressing the childhood obesity epidemic among minority children, starting with school lunches – Highmark’s efforts to...
CMU School of Design, Eat'n Park Restaurants Launch Innovative Partnership To Fight Childhood Obesity Program To Share Fitwits™...
Oral health: It’s more than a beautiful smile
Oral health: It’s more than a beautiful smile Let’s face it. We sometimes take oral health for granted...
Black Youth Targeted In Menthol Cigarette Marketing
Black Youth Targeted In Menthol Cigarette Marketing Neighborhoods in California with a high population of African-American students...
Let’s Talk About Men’s Health: Take Steps Toward a Healthier You Expert advice from Dr. Rhonda Johnson, Highmark...
Maternal Mortality Rates Are Increasing For American-American Women
Maternal Mortality Rates Are Increasing For American-American Women By Marjorie Valbrun America's Wire Dr. Kerry M....
Remarks by the First Lady at Food Icon Announcement
Remarks by the First Lady at Food Icon Announcement United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. On June 2, First...
Highmark Inc. is first Blue Cross Blue Shield plan to receive NCQA Distinction in Multicultural Health Care ...
A Wake Up Call: Play it Smart. Take Care of Your Heart Expert advice from Highmark medical director, Dr. Rhonda Johnson...
Racial Battle Fatigue’ Seems to Fuel Anxiety Disorder Among African-Americans
Racial Battle Fatigue’ Seems to Fuel Anxiety Disorder Among African-Americans By Rick Nauert PhD Senior News Editor...
For the sake of your health – making the most of your doctor’s appointment Expert advice from Dr. Rhonda Johnson,...
Protect the Ones You Love -A few tips from Rhonda Moore Johnson, M.D., M.P.H., Highmark Inc.
Protect the Ones You Love ...
Edible Schoolyard documentary explores America’s childhood obesity epidemic
Edible Schoolyard documentary explores America’s childhood obesity epidemic – An award-winning...
Pitt Researcher Receives NIH Funding For Technology-Enhanced Weight-Loss Program
Pitt Researcher Receives NIH Funding For Technology-Enhanced Weight-Loss Program IDEA will test whether the use of...
Nearly 1 in 8 Births in PA Is Premature
Nearly 1 in 8 Births in PA Is Premature The percentage of premature births in Pennsylvania is declining but not enough to prevent...
Gene linked to worsening kidney disease in African-Americans Variant MYH9 gene is found in 55 percent of black patients in kidney disease...
Know your risks, raise your awareness and prevent diabetes By Rhonda Moore Johnson, M.D., M.P.H. ,...
Seniors With Healthy Bones Can Reduce Risk of Osteoporosis and Avoid Falls
Seniors With Healthy Bones Can Reduce Risk of Osteoporosis and Avoid Falls Expert advice from Dr. Judith Black,...
Take charge of your health by having an active role in your medical care By Rhonda Moore Johnson, M.D., M.P.H....
TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Poorly Maintained or Malfunctioning Heating Systems Are...
Robots to Help Children With Autism
Robots to Help Children With Autism -- Interbots, Inc., a high-tech spin-off company associated with the...
Pennsylvania More Obese Than Nat'l Average
Pennsylvania More Obese Than Nat'l Average A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says about 28% of...
81% Support Medical Marijuana In Pennsylvania Survey
81% Support Medical Marijuana In Pennsylvania Survey Some Pennsylvania legislators are pushing for a bill that...
New Poll: Adults Working With Youths Say Minority Children Face More Obstacles to Health and Success than White Counterparts ...
Study Finds Greater Risk of Infection among Blacks
Study Finds Greater Risk of Infection among Blacks A study out of the University of Pittsburgh published today in the...
Prostate Cancer and African Americans
Prostate Cancer and African Americans Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States. While it...
AGH studies show high rates of poorly controlled asthma among inner-city Pittsburgh children; make connection between Vitamin D deficiency and...
