Black Health Matters

The Black Health Matters Summit is back and will be held on 8/15 as a hybrid event. Screenings, food, prizes, celebrities and more will make this a Great Day in Harlem. Oh...did we mention that this is in partnership with Harlem Week as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary of the community-enriching programming. Register today at www.blackhealthmatters.com #blackhealthstartshere #blackhealthmatters #blackhealthnow

Black men – know your options! Black men often face more advanced colorectal cancer cases due to delayed diagnosis and treatment. Let's rewrite this narrative together. When dealing with colorectal cancer, there are potential treatment paths to explore, including clinical trials. Start a conversation with your Healthcare Provider about the best options for you. Join us in strengthening the Black community's health and achieving better outcomes. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/dtmQ3MFQ #ClinicalTrials #BlackMen #StandAgainstCancer

#Cancer has traditionally been a disease we associate with older adults but recent trends have been introducing different pictures. People under the age of 50 are being #diagnosed with various forms of cancer. This isn’t just a coincidence or a series of unfortunate diagnoses; it’s a #healthcare shift that demands our attention. Read now: https://bit.ly/3YSyERl #BlackHealthMatters #BHMBlogs

#TMYK Black adults are 2x as likely to have unmet #dental needs when compared to Whites and face many barriers to accessing dental care. Read more on how rising costs and shame are having an impact on #oralhealth in our community: https://bit.ly/3WW7Pcn #BlackHealthMatters #BHMBlog

Our CEO and Founder, Roslyn Young-Daniels, sat down with New York Amsterdam News for a Q&A about the Black Health Matters Summit and Expo, the status of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the overall #health and #wellbeing of the Black community. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4dy9PyU #BlackHealthMatters

As the 2024 election approaches, #health is a critical election platform topic. In this piece, we wanted to examine Vice President Harris’s position on #healthcare and issues related to #womenshealth and the potential implications for our future. Read now: https://bit.ly/4cQ0AsN #BlackHealthMatters #2024Election #VPHarris #BHMBlog

Black women are at higher risk of developing more severe forms of Triple Negative and Metastatic #BreastCancer with higher mortality rates than their white counterparts. So how do we learn to #thrive? We learn more. Click to learn about clinical trials options for TNBC & HR+/HER2- #thrivers here: https://loom.ly/ccSL3w8:

Say no to smoking, protect your health, and explore treatment options, including clinical trials. In the Black community, head and neck cancers, including Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), can be particularly concerning, especially when there is a history of tobacco and alcohol use. Let's make a positive change together! Visit https://bit.ly/4buu2nj to learn more.

Thank you to our sponsors, hosts and attendees that came out last week to our Black Health Matters Health Summit & Expo! During #HarlemWeek's 50th anniversary, we had a great time prioritizing Black health, wellness and community. Stay tuned for more events like this! #BlackHealthStartsHere #BlackHealthMatters

For caregivers supporting loved ones facing Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), navigating potential options can be overwhelming. However, it's crucial to explore every avenue, including if one qualifies for clinical research. These trials can be a tool used to help understand potential options for NSCLC patients after diagnosis. Learn more about how the research here: https://bit.ly/4bj1Nch #sponsoredpost. Reference: https://lnkd.in/gzmMQ-ZV