According to the National institutes of Health, stroke affects 55,000 more women than men each year. Women face unique health concerns across their lifespan. According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. In the October 2023 issue, we ... Read More »
Every family needs to know who to call and where to go when they need skilled care. Skilled care is nursing and therapy care that can only be safely and effectively performed by, or under the supervision of professionals, or technical personnel. It’s healthcare given when you need skilled nursing ... Read More »
Bone and joint injuries or conditions such as arthritis, back pain, fractures, hip and knee pain and osteoporosis can lead to chronic pain and disability. We share preventative health tips and describe some of the trending orthopedic treatment alternatives, including minimally invasive bone and joint treatment. INCREASE YOUR EXPOSURE AND ... Read More »
Photo caption: Pictured left to right: Erica Thomas, Taste of Art Event Chair, Ruth Ramsey and Rhonda Harris, Xi Tau Omega Chapter President. Ruth Ramsey, Publisher, Our Health Matters, received the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Xi Tau Omega “Black Girls Rock” award on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Ramsey was recognized ... Read More »
There are many potentially harmful effects that stress can have on your health. Do you understand the connection between your mind and body that produces stress? Recognizing common symptoms can give you a jump on managing stress. If left unmanaged, you could experience a variety of health problems ranging from ... Read More »
