Our Health Our Wellness

05/08/2026

Knowing your lung cancer treatment options can help you feel more informed, empowered, and prepared for the road ahead.

Lung cancer will appear in the lives of thousands of people this year, requiring them to choose a path for treating it.

05/07/2026

Understanding your PSA test could be an important step in detecting prostate cancer early and protecting your long-term health 💙

Learn what a PSA test is, how it works, when you should get one, and what your PSA levels mean for prostate cancer screening.

04/22/2026

Clinical trials aren’t just research—they’re access, representation, and a chance to shape better outcomes for our communities.

We sat down with Dr. Kevin Pruitt, MD, PhD, an OHOW Advisory Board member, to gain insight into clinical trials, the role of historical medical mistrust, and the best ways to get involved in research.

Joining a clinical trial can be confusing and intimidating. That’s why we sat down with Dr. Kevin Pruitt, MD, PhD, an OHOW Advisory Board member, to gain insight into clinical trials, the role of historical medical mistrust, and the best ways to get involved in research.

04/21/2026

Actor and Breast Cancer survivor Vanessa Bell Calloway is joining the webinar "The Future of Cancer Treatment is Already Here", in support of the Our Health Our Wellness (OHOW) initiative, powered by Black Health Matters, to moderate a real conversation about the latest advancements in cancer care 🩺

This FREE webinar is focused on the latest innovations in cancer treatment and how to navigate your options with confidence.

✔ Learn about new advancements in cancer care
✔ Understand your treatment options
✔ Discover resources designed to support your journey

📅 Wednesday, April 29, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Register here: bit.ly/futureofcancer



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El futuro del tratamiento del cáncer ya está aquí. Requiere concientización, acceso e información precisa para tomar decisiones adecuadas.

Únete a Our Health Our Wellness (Nuestra salud, nuestro bienestar), impulsado por Black Health Matters, para un seminario web gratis sobre las últimas novedades en el tratamiento del cáncer y cómo explorar tus opciones con confianza.

✔ Aprende sobre los nuevos avances en la atención del cáncer
✔ Comprende tus opciones de tratamiento
✔ Descubre recursos diseñados para apoyarte en tu proceso

📅 Miércoles, 29 de abril de 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Este)

Regístrate aquí: bit.ly/futureofcancer

04/21/2026

Actor and health advocate Lamman Rucker is joining the webinar Living With Cancer: How to Ask for What You Need When Navigating Cancer, in support of the Our Health Our Wellness (OHOW) initiative, powered by Black Health Matters, to moderate a real conversation about what it actually looks like to navigate life after a cancer diagnosis. 🩺

This FREE webinar is all about the things people don't always talk about: how to ask for what you need, how to manage your health with confidence, and where to find resources that actually meet you where you are.

✔ Learn how to advocate for yourself
✔ Get real guidance on managing your health journey
✔ Connect with resources built for your community

📅 Wednesday, April 22, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST

Register now: bit.ly/livingwithcancer2026



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Vivir con cáncer exige más que fortaleza. Requiere apoyo, información y tomar un papel activo en tu salud.

Únete a Our Health Our Wellness (Nuestro bienestar nuestra salud), impulsado por Black Health Matters, para un seminario web gratuito sobre cómo continuar con tu vida después de un diagnóstico de cáncer.

✔️ Aprende a solicitar los servicios que necesitas
✔️ Comprende cómo gestionar tu salud con confianza
✔️ Descubre recursos que se adapten a tu situación

📅 Miércoles, 22 de abril de 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Regístrate aquí: bit.ly/livingwithcancer2026

04/14/2026

We all had that one moment that made us start taking our health seriously.

What's one habit you've changed to protect yours? Drop it in the comments.

Then take it a step further and join us TONIGHT for The Power of Prevention with James Pickens Jr. and our expert panel. Free. Virtual.

Register now: bit.ly/letstalkcancer

This program was made possible through an independent grant from Merck and Co., Inc. Powered by the Black Health Matters Foundation.

04/12/2026

New research shows that a single session of strength training or HIIT can trigger your body to release cancer-fighting proteins called myokines. In breast cancer survivors, those protein levels spiked up to 47% right after exercising, and when applied to cancer cells in the lab, growth slowed by up to 30%.

Your body is already built to fight. Movement just turns the switch on.

This Tuesday, we're going deeper into cancer prevention with experts who are leading the conversation. James Pickens Jr., Dr. Lonzetta Newman, and Maria "More" Collins are joining us LIVE at The Power of Prevention: Daily Habits to Lower your Cancer Risk.

Tap the link in bio to register for our FREE webinar: bit.ly/letstalkcancer2026

This webinar is part of the Our Health Our Wellness initiative, presented by Black Health Matters Foundation. This program was made possible through an independent grant from Merck & Co.

04/11/2026

Colorectal cancer is rising fast in people under 55 and researchers are linking it to ultra-processed foods. 🥦 Here is what the research found.

Colorectal cancer is on the rise in younger adults. Now,1 in 5 diagnoses occurs in people under age 55.

04/10/2026

Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure and new 2025 guidelines are changing how it's managed. ❤️ Here is what you need to know.

In 2025, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology updated the clinical guidelines for diagnosing high blood pressure.

04/09/2026

A prostate cancer survivor. A leading oncologist from MD Anderson. A certified wellness coach. And one conversation that could change your life.

Join us next Tuesday as James Pickens Jr, Dr. Lonzetta Newman and Maria "More" Collins sit down live to talk about the daily habits that can lower your cancer risk.

The Power of Prevention: Daily Habits for a Cancer-Free Life.
Tuesday April 14. 8PM EST. Free. Virtual.
Register now at bit.ly/letstalkcancer2026

This program was made possible through an independent grant from Merck and Co., Inc.


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Un sobreviviente de cáncer de próstata. Una destacada oncóloga de MD Anderson. Una coach certificada de bienestar. Y una conversación que podría cambiar tu vida.

Acompáñanos el próximo martes cuando James Pickens Jr., la Dra. Lonzetta Newman y Maria More Collins se reúnan en vivo para hablar sobre los hábitos diarios que pueden reducir tu riesgo de cáncer.

El Poder de la Prevención: Hábitos Diarios para una Vida Libre de Cáncer.
Martes 14 de abril. 8PM EST. Gratis. Virtual.
Regístrate ahora en el enlace de nuestra biografía.

Este programa fue posible gracias a una subvención independiente de Merck and Co., Inc.

04/09/2026

GLP-1 medications are everywhere but most people still have serious questions. 💊 We answered 11 of the most essential ones.

If you want to know more about GLP-1 medications, how they work, and if they are right for you, look no further! Dr. Courtney Whittle, an obesity medicine specialist and an Our Health Our Wellness Advisory Board Member, breaks down how GLP1 medications work, what patients can expect, and the biggest...