[COVID-19\Blacks in Medicine]
Dr. Kele: “For the people who are already a little bit apprehensive about the healthcare system, COVID-19 … it hasn’t helped.”
Photo: Marlea Willis
African-Americans
Institute of The Black World Establishes Helpline for Essential Workers
[Institute of the Black World 21st Century]
IBW: “The Community Cares Listening Line will provide emotional support and resource information in critical areas of need. This initiative seeks to address the impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on African-Americans and people of African descent.”
Photo: IBW
NEW STUDY: SLEEP APNEA IN AFRICAN-AMERICANS LINKED TO HIGH BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS
[African-American & Sleep Apnea]
The findings suggest that better sleep habits may lead to better blood glucose control and prove beneficial for type 2 diabetes prevention and diabetes management in African Americans.
Photo: NHLBI
