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Join me in N'awlins for @essencefest!
Join me and the Resident Doctors of ESSENCE as we talk about how to make health your wealth and to make physically, mentally and relationally healthy living more accessible to you. #essencefest#essencewellnesshouse
I commented on an article for @MadameNoire about Black women and the invisible illnesses and disabilities that we suffer from. Thanks to Leslie D. Rose for the opportunity
Check it out here:
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“Sometimes our pain or our issues aren’t taken as seriously or there’s a bias of Black women being able to tolerate more.” - Dr. Nicole Swiner, @docswiner#BlackIssuesForum
“Breast cancer patients go through a lot of mental and emotional stress. Not just the fact that their body’s changing, but things that they… is this pain or is that cancer coming back, or is this something else” - B. Jacqueline Jeter, @bjsquare#BlackIssuesForum
“In breast cancer, Black patients have still about 40% higher likelihood of dying from their cancer compared to white women in the United States.” - Dr. Tomi Akinyemiju, @tomi_akinyemiju#BlackIssuesForum
“Cancer begins with a malignant abnormal cell that then grows uncontrollably and spreads to other parts of the body.” - Dr. Nicole Swiner, @docswiner#BlackIssuesForum
This week on Black Issues Forum, panelists join host @DebHoltNoel to discuss breast cancer prevention, treatment, and help. Join the conversation with #BlackIssuesForum tonight at 7 PM on PBS NC.
Pediatric, family practice and emergency physicians, as well as physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners are invited to the 16th Annual Ziai Pediatric Conference on Nov 4 - 5th. Featuring keynote speaker @docswiner! Register today: https://t.co/feaopINgBy
As we enjoy the last full month of Summer, I was able to share my tips for staying safe in the extreme heat with @blavity. Take a look and stay cool 🥵💦.
BIG NEWS! 🎤🗣
I'll be on the Main Stage at PNC Arena for Women's Empowerment this Saturday, as a panelist, along with #TamelaMann. I'll join a panel of health colleagues, hosted by @MelissaWade01 for "What The Health is Going On" at 355pm!
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@essencefest
"Toxic relationships can take a toll on your mental and emotional wellbeing and often leave invisible scars. At Essence Festival Wellness House panelists discussed “Restoring Your Self-Love After Toxic Relationships”. #EssenceFest"
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More fun to look forward to this month! Going to @Foxy107104 & @k975's #womensempowerment on July 30th? Come see me and my colleagues with @wakeresearch for our own seminar on the importance of self-care and research for the health of Black women.
At an outside bar on NYC, looking at all the shirts with the back outs and diagnosing tinea versicolor. I can't help it, y'all. Family Medicine lives inside me. 😛