MHEA: Minority Health Engagement Advocates

18/07/2024

Fun Fact Thursday: Did you know that Glucagon is a hormone made in the alpha cells of the pancreas? Glucagon moves glucose in the opposite direction of insulin, causing the liver to release glucose, which can, in fact, raise or lower your glucose levels.

Stay-Tuned.

22/06/2024

20/06/2024

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Chicago health fair

20/06/2024

It was a great time to unite with so many other community members at Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corp health fair.

Looking forward to being part of many more to come.

16/06/2024

Happy Father's Day to the caretakers, caregivers, sons, medical providers, pillars of our community, and so much more!!!! Enjoy this day and every day thereafter.

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26/05/2024

Chronic Health Management is a daily tasks. Often involves support in a variety of ways. What support do you find you need most?

27/03/2024

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities National Pancreas Foundation; MHEA: Minority Health Engagement Advocates National Minority Health Alliance. Chicago - Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) National Minority Health Association

The diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer can feel like a death sentence, but meet Rick and Debbie, who have an optimistic view since their diagnosis. Pancreatic Ca...

06/03/2024

Register early for this very educational topic surrounding health and your mental health. Join me and several others on this panel.
Upcoming webinar! Gain practical strategies for navigating a chronic illness diagnosis, managing stress, and advocating for yourself. Let's foster resilience together!

Webinar: Navigating your Diagnosis and Medical Trauma
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 19th at 2pm ET
Register now: bit.ly/npfmhawebinar319

Don't wait... Register and I promise you won't regret it.

02/03/2024

RQ: It is possible to live a healthy life without a pancreas?
Yes, but doing so requires on-going medical care. Pancreas removal causes diabetes, and can change the body's ability to digest food. This requires lifelong diabetes treatment, including eating a low-sugar, low-carbohydrate diabetes diet.

21/02/2024

“Health cannot be a question of income; it is a fundamental human right”

– Nelson Mandela

National Minority Health Association .org

29/01/2024

What is the greatest challenge behind making your goals and being your best self?

Ex*****on is the single greatest market differentiator.

-Wiley

01/01/2024

As we bring 2023 to a close, we would like to remind everyone to start the year with a journey of health awareness. Let's start that new lifestyle of healthy eating and make those appointments for health screenings and checkups!!! Preventive health care is always better than reactive healthcare! Happy New Year everyone!!!