OUR HEALTH EMBRACED BLOG
OUR HEALTH EMBRACED BLOG
An ongoing series of informational entries focused on a rigorous, evidence-based approach to the practice of health equity, and promoting the ethical practice of public health in vulnerable communities.
Our Latest Blog Entry
Our Latest Blog Entry
March 15, 2020
According to the CDC, COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person to person, including between people who are physically near each other (within about 6 feet). People who are infected but do not show symptoms can also spread the virus to others. .
COVID-19 AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Pittsburgh CBS Channel
COVID-19 AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Pittsburgh CBS Channel
February 20, 2021
The Black Community in Pittsburgh is struggling with the impacts of COVID-19. Join us on Pittsburgh CBS Channel for six part series featuring Dr. Rhonda Johnson.
THE PANDEMIC - One Year Later
THE PANDEMIC - One Year Later
February 20, 2021
One year later, as we look at how this pandemic have ravaged our communities and devastated the lives around us, there is a glimmer of hope with the increasing supply of vaccines - Pfizer, Moderno, Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca. Take a journey with us to look closer atone personal story of community outreach.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February 20, 2021
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is a time of reflection. A time to reflect on the importance of family and community as the strength of the Power of One.
February 11, 2021
Today, I became a statistic. I joined the 33 million Americans who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Like many, I felt an enormous amount of relief. I also felt extremely grateful to not be amongst the over 460,000 dead, for amongst those included friends, relatives of friends, and extended family members. I felt thankful for all of the decisions made to sacrifice social events, dining out, and cancelled vacations.
