Articles for Tag: "Advocate Health Care"

Surgeon inspires with kindness, understanding and hope 
Surgeon inspires with kindness, understanding and hope
Being in a specialty where only 2% of surgeons are Black women, Dr. Burnetta Herron’s patients see her as an inspiration to their daughters and granddaughters.
‘You’re the surgeon?’ A Black doctor shares her experiences 
‘You’re the surgeon?’ A Black doctor shares her experiences
A general surgeon shares her passion, addressing health inequalities and celebrating Black History Month.
Weight-loss surgery has benefits beyond the number on a scale  Featured
Weight-loss surgery has benefits beyond the number on a scale
A new study shows many people were feeling this benefit five years after their procedures.
Research gave her the confidence to get the COVID-19 vaccine 
Research gave her the confidence to get the COVID-19 vaccine
A registered nurse tells how she learned the truth about the vaccine’s safety.
What’s the difference between these types of strokes?  Featured
What’s the difference between these types of strokes?
Stroke always requires immediate attention. Learn more about whether you’re at risk.
5 ways to improve your mental health 
5 ways to improve your mental health
Several basic practices can help create or maintain a positive head space.
Do you really need a gynecologist? 
Do you really need a gynecologist?
For women, an annual visit to the primary care doctor may not be enough. Find out why you should see a gynecologist regularly, too.