What is Breast Cancer? Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast divide and grow without their normal control. Tumors in the breast tend to grow slowly. By the time a lump is large enough to feel, it may have been growing for as long as 10 years. Warning Signs A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm that persists … Continue reading Ujima Magazine Remembers Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Meeting Gabriel George was one of the great highlights for Ujima Magazine. In 2009 he was the National Poster child for Sickle Cell. When we met this awesome young fellow he had been to the White House to meet President Obama in the Oval Office along with his mother. Today Gabriel is a an 11th grader at a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math school (STEM). … Continue reading Thriving With Sickle Cell
“The Texas Department of Health has ruled that students must be current with immunizations in order to attend school unless an exemption has been filed with the school in accordance with Texas Education Code, Health and Safety, Chapter 38.0001. Unless a child’s immunizations are current when school begins on August 25, 2014, parents will be asked to obtain the needed immunizations before their child is … Continue reading Did You Get Your Immunizations?
Ophelia Dabney-Reese is the sister to Joy Dabney-Howard. They are two blood sisters who had been diagnosed with cancer. Ophelia Dabney-Reese is from Austin, Texas. She is a retired school teacher, gospel singer, poet and author. Both of these fabulous women with their strong faith were able to overcome their battle with cancer. Shola: I just want to thank you for allowing me to interview you … Continue reading Ophelia Dabney-Reese “I Am A Survivor” A Tale Of Two Sisters
The Mission: To empower African Americans living in Central Texas Counties~Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson to improve their health status through outreach, advocacy and education. The Vision: To reduce the mortality and preventable diseases that affect African Americans at a higher rate. What We Can Do: Organize community members to address lifestyle, environmental and policy issues that impact health outcomes. Connect individuals to existing … Continue reading About The Alliance For African American Health In Central Texas (AAAHCT)
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