By Ngoc Nguyen, Kaiser Health News James Lockett sits on his bed and opens the drawer of his nightstand, revealing a stash of asthma inhalers: purple...
The African American Family Support Group will host a free series of workshops for families who are caring for members suffering from mental illness and/or substance...
City Council President Larry Reid and Councilmember Annie Campbell Washington (In blue dress) speak at press conference in favor of a ban on the sale of...
By Dr. Marjorie Innocent Black Churches are more than places of worship. They are the vibrant hearts of the African-American community that bring the Gospel into...
Krista Stryker. Photo by Paul Curatolo. Krista Stryker’s life was transformed by medical marijuana. It may have in fact, saved her life. Late last year, she began...
April 18, 2017 Press Conference on Steps of San Francisco City Hall Announcing Landmark Ordinance against Menthol. Photo by Malaika Kambon A silent public health tsunami...
Sen. Dianne Feinstein toured UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco on Friday, July 7, highlighting the importance of safeguarding Medicaid for the health of children and...
By Ana B. Ibarra, Kaiser Health News California State Treasurer John Chiang this week announced grants totaling $20 million for community clinics that serve low-income and...
By Emily Bazar, Kaiser Health News If the federal government does not clarify by mid-August whether it will continue an important health insurance subsidy for consumers...
Oakland residents will have access to free health services, including blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol screenings, Sunday, June 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at...
Last week, a 16-year-old tragically lost his life after consuming an energy drink, a soda and a latte — drinks routinely consumed by and often intensively...
By Fred Turner Members of Brother-to-Brother, an interdenominational Christian/ Community organization of 70 (+) African American men who meet weekly for prayer and study, witnessed a...
With more than 10 teams already formed, UC San Francisco is looking to beat last year’s fundraising total by raising $200,000 in AIDS Walk San...
By Arvin Temkar, USF News Dating-violence prevention programs for middle and high schoolers teach students the signs of unhealthy relationships, but they don’t actually reduce dating...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is readying a fraud prevention initiative that removes Social Security numbers from Medicare cards to help combat identity...
Joy DeGruy will be the keynote speaker at the Rafiki Coalition’s health summit. The annual Black Health and Healing Summit will take place the first weekend...
Driving near Monterey, California, recently, I stopped at a roadside stand to buy some freshly-picked strawberries. May is high season for California strawberries, and the fields...
The San Francisco Black Infant Health Program (SFBIHP) is hosting a dance and fundraiser, “The Joy of Our Babies,” in recognition of scores of new lives...
By Pauline Bartolone, Kaiser Health News State Sen. Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg), who authored the bill, said that when drugmakers woo physicians with meals and other enticements...
By Post Staff and Kaiser Health News Oakland City Councilmembers Annie Campbell Washington and Larry Reid, backed by a coalition of health groups, announced this week...
By Manny Otiko | California Black Media The city of San Francisco has announced a new ordinance last week that cracks down on tobacco sales. The...
The Alameda Health System Foundation (AHSF) has raised more than $70,000 to support equipment and program needs of the Family Birthing Center in the new Highland...
By Ngoc Nguyen A local environmental advocacy group last week launched a first-of-its kind monitoring project, installing air quality sensors in the densely packed neighborhoods near...
By Carrie Feibel Last November, California voters defeated a ballot proposal that would have given state government more control over drug prices. It was a victory for pharmaceutical companies, who spent...
By Marlene C. Hurd I agree with the opinion published in the March 16 Post, titled “Teaching is Necessary To Show our Youth How To Avoid...