Condom Fact Sheet

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), black women experience sexually transmitted disease (STD) at disproportionally higher rates when compared to other races and ethic groups.  As an example, in 2012 the rate of chlamydia among black women was over six times the rate among white women. Other than abstinence, consistent use of condoms is…

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World HIV/AIDS Day December 2015

World AIDS Day is held on the first of December each year to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS.  It’s an opportunity for people all over the world to talk about prevention. According to the Center For Disease Control (CDC) an estimated 36.9 million people are living with HIV/AIDS worldwide.  Here in the United States, approximately 1.2 million people are…

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Pulmonary Embolism: What You Should Know

Celebrity, singer, talk-show host and recent contestant on the ABC television series, Dancing With The Stars (DWTS), Tamar Braxton announced that she has blood clots in her lungs. As a result, she was forced to leave DWTS. In addition, she cancelled her tour performances. I am always grateful when celebrities share their medical history with their fans.  It’s…

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