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We continue to live through a public health tragedy. If there is any hope to be drawn from so much hardship and loss, it's that COVID-19 has reignited new conversations about disease awareness and the inequality that still exists in our healthcare system. As a cardiologist who has been treating heart disease for 20 years, I've witnessed how delayed visits can impact care within our community. It is always upsetting when patients come to my office with advanced heart disease that potentially...
SANTA CLARA, Calif., -- CybeReady, provider of the world's fastest security awareness solution, today announced five easy security tips to help holiday shoppers safely navigate Black Friday and Cyber Monday as holiday sales put employee data and corporate networks at risk. Coinciding with Black Friday, the company is also releasing its enhanced CISO Toolkit to provide complimentary tools with guidance on safe online shopping to help CISOs defend employee desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and co...
You might be familiar with 'No Shave November'- you know- that time of year when men try to go an entire month without shaving. While it may be tough to look past the scruffy beards, the tradition actually has great meaning. What started as a way to normalize conversations regarding cancer awareness among men, 'No Shave November' has morphed into National Men's Health Awareness Month - a movement to improve the health of men. I,like too many other men, avoided regularly scheduled check-ups, as...
An old saying goes "A picture is worth a thousand words." When it comes to conveying the many ideas behind the environmental justice movement in Michigan, pictures really can say a lot. In 2018, when the Trump Administration threatened funding for Great Lakes restoration efforts, University of Michigan's School of Art and Design professor Joseph Trumpey began offering a new course for art students called Environmental Murals Partnership, offering students the opportunity to develop their...
DETROIT, MI – Wayne County is hosting its annual Turkey Giveaway. This year, the event will be held at Burning Bush International Ministries located at 30355 Annapolis Rd, Westland, MI 48186 on Saturday, November 19th from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Turkeys will be provided on the first come, first served basis, and will be limited to one turkey per car. Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans has hosted the event since 2015 and continues the holiday tradition helping to fill the gap for f...
LANSING- It is Winter Hazards Awareness Week in Michigan, and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is reminding Michiganders to review their insurance documents while taking steps to prevent winter-related damage. Winter storms and freezing temperatures can damage your home or vehicle, but understanding your insurance coverage can help you ensure you are financially protected if severe winter weather strikes. "Dealing with winter-related damage to your home or vehic...
ESTLAND, MI - The Wayne County Parks kicks off the 2022 Lightfest season with the official opening ceremony on Thursday at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland located at 7651 North Merriman Road. The "Lights On" ceremony on November 17th at 6pm is free and open to the public. It will also feature light refreshments, musical entertainment, and fireworks. The event will conclude with the traditional "flip of the switch" by Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans, marking the official opening of the Wa...
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Type 2 diabetes is preventable and sometimes reversible. According to a 2016 study published in Diabetes Care, approximately 40 percent of people with type 2 diabetes can reverse their condition through changes in diet, exercise, and body weight. Newer studies have discovered that moderate, consistent lifestyle changes can prevent the disease or help manage diabetes well enough to slow down the risk of complications. Not only does type 2 diabetes...
If you share your life with a canine family member, you know all too well how confusing it can be to pick out a treat for Fido. With dozens to choose from, it is often easy to just pick out the cheapest brand on the shelf but cheapest is not always healthiest as many inexpensive dog treats are heavily processed and can contain chemical additives, undesirable animal by-products, and even toxins. A local pet owner and businesswoman, Daphne MacKenzie began making homemade treats for her dog, Hunter...
Veterans Day 2022 is Friday, November 11. This Veterans Day discounts list will continue to be updated as we learn of more nationally available Veterans Day discounts, meals or other ways businesses and organizations want to give back to Veterans. These Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other programs are being shared so that Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors are aware of all resources available to them. Verify with the organization offering. 7-Eleven – November 11, 2022 Ge...
Areva Martin grew up in North St. Louis, Missouri, and she said she intuitively knew that something was different about her neighborhood. "St. Louis is one of the most segregated cities in the nation," Martin told National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. The conversation took place inside the NNPA's state-of-the-art television studio in Washington where Chavis films the PBS-TV show, The ChavisChronicles. "When I saw folks who lived on the...
Open-enrollment season for health insurance is upon us, and Michiganders who want to get the right kinds of coverage have a lot to consider. More than 520,000 people in Michigan are uninsured. The health-insurance marketplace open enrollment period begins Tuesday and continues through Jan. 15. That's a busy time for most people, and Michigan residents have up to 12 insurance providers to choose from, depending on the county where they live. Dr. Rhonda Randall, chief medical officer for...
Researchers have discovered that hair products used predominately by Black women are likely to contain hazardous chemicals with endocrine-disrupting and carcinogenic properties. Armed with that information and research by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, civil rights attorney Ben Crump joined forces with lawyer Diandra "Fu" Debrosse Zimmermann to file a lawsuit against beauty products giant L' Oréal USA. Crump and Zimmermann filed the suit on behalf of Jenny Mitchell, a woman with...
Creative Art Society presents the Fall Festival of the Arts. Friday night's opening kicked off our 18th year of this show highlighting creative artists. It was an evening where the visitors could meet the artists and enjoy strolling through this show with over 100 pieces of Fine Art while enjoying the music of Steve Washburn and his guitar. This show is unique since it is a juried all-medium event. A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who make this show possible, especially our show...
DEARBORN - AAA-The Auto Club Group hosted the first ever Impaired Driving Summit at their Dearborn headquarters today. Leading regional and national experts were on hand to discuss the issues and challenges associated with impaired driving and the legalization of marijuana in Michigan. "Advancing the discussion of traffic safety is imperative based on the implications of adult-use cannabis and other substances in our state," said Howard Hughey, Michigan Public Affairs Director, AAA-The Auto...
This event will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022, 6 pm – 9 pm at St. John's Banquet and Conference Center, 22001 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan. Tickets are $100 and a table of 10 is $1,000. Ads and sponsorship opportunities are available. For further information, please contact Bobbie Smith at 248-450-9645, [email protected], or Hazel Rivers at 313-218-2216, [email protected]. The theme is Women: Providing Healing, Promoting Hope." The Keynote Speaker is Carolyn Clifford, A...
Have you ever lost a loved one? What was that like? Did you have to help arrange the funeral? Did you and your family have to contribute payments? Do you know who was responsible for resolving your loved one affair after death? Did you know there are ways to make this process less stressful and at ease? Clifton Lamont Roach II,Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual says, "One of the best things you can do for your children is never become a financial burden on them. Protect your family...
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 26, 2022 - State Rep. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Township) introduced House Resolution 338 to declare Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2022, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. Despite Hispanic Heritage Month being a long-standing tradition in the United States, it is not currently recognized in Michigan. After months of meetings canceled by the Republican majority, Cavanagh tried to bring HR 338 to the Capitol floor last week; however, GOP leaders refused to allow a...
The Telegram honors this week's Senior Star - Cora Lee Watson. Join us in showing love to our elders. CORA LEE WATSON 84 years old Lives in Inkster Where were you born and raised: Tchula, Mississippi Number of children: 6; Number of grandchildren: 9; Number of great grandchildren 7 What do you want the readers of the Telegram to know? I am blessed to be 84 years old. I've lived in Inkster for 55 years. I've enjoyed my life through good and bad times!! I love and enjoy singing. It's been a...
The Westland Police Department will host "A Day for You" for young people with disabilities and their families to enjoy a special tour of the police department and get up close to actual police vehicles. The free event will be held on Saturday, September 17. Tours will be held from 10 a.m. to noon for those with sensory issues (no lights or sirens and smaller group size) and from 1 to 3 p.m. for people with disabilities but no issues with lights or sirens. Pre-registration is requested for the...
Detroit - Today, the "Just Ask "Foundation, Inc., announced that they will host their second annual "Health & Fun Fair: Celebrating the Human Spirit" event to honor the disabled, elderly and their caregivers. The free event will be held on Thursday, October 6th, 2022 at EASTERN MARKET SHED #5 2934 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207 From 10 AM - 2 PM. According to Marsha Florence, President of the Board of Directors for the Just Ask Foundation, Inc., and Executive Producer of the "Just Ask" Talk Show...
If you are planning to head up north for the holiday weekend, it may be best to leave Fido at home. For the past two months a canine parvovirus-like illness has been sickening and killing dogs in northern Michigan. More than 30 dogs have died in Otsego County after showing symptoms of canine parvovirus negative for the virus by local veterinarians. Cases of the illness have been reported in northern central parts of the state including the cities of Gaylord and Vanderbilt. According to the...
REDFORD TOWNSHIP, - On Tuesday, August 23, Redford Township's Board of Trustees signed a proclamation to name August 25 to 31, 2022 as Black Breastfeeding Week, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. The proposed proclamation states that Redford Township "is committed to building a new foundation for breastfeeding while celebrating past, present and future accomplishments in breastfeeding outcomes" and "believes that it is necessary to forge a community-wide effort amongst its community...
When Alicia, a Black mom in southeast Michigan, had her daughter, she already knew she would breastfeed. Breastfeeding started out well but when she moved to a different hospital room, her baby stopped breastfeeding. She was discharged before she could meet with a lactation specialist who helps mothers with breastfeeding. She was very frustrated. "If there are problems, the docs will suggest formula. They won't work with you on your choice to breastfeed. They don't work with you where you are,"...
The long Labor Day Weekend typically marks the unofficial end of summer and it will soon be upon us. Start planning now to make the most of the dwindling summer before snapping back into the autumn routine. Here are a few suggestions to consider when deciding how to spend the long weekend. The Detroit Jazz Festival returns for another holiday weekend and will kick off with an Opening Night Party at the Carhart Amphitheater Stage in Hart Plaza at 6 p.m. The event is free and the music will flow...
