Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
by Jacqueline Jadidian, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— Self-sufficiency is described as the ability to provide for one’s needs without outside aide. Many facets of our society promote self-sufficiency, such as social media and entertainment, family values, religion and/or spirituality, Corporate America mindset, sports teams, etc. As everything in life
by Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma many experience. Mental health is at the forefront of today’s topics. As a result, many people
Springfield, MO— The SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative, in collaboration with the Springfield NAACP, is proud to announce its upcoming Health and Wellness Summit on May 20th, 2023. The summit will take place at the Robert Plaster Free Enterprise Center located at 405 N Jefferson Ave. in Springfield, MO. The event
by Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— Everyone eats. Whether you eat out or cook, eventually, you have to brave the aisles of a grocery store, and with the price of food these days, it can be frustrating. Food prices have increased by 7.9% as prices fall, but not
Springfield, MO—From time to time the Unite News staff will come across a person who has been recognized for their outstanding achievements. In January 2023, we learned that Jasmine Hutchinson was awarded Co-worker of the month at Mercy Neuroscience. She was nominated by her co-workers who said, “Jasmine is an
Springfield, MO— Area black pastors were called upon to help spread the message about the importance of taking care of your health. Thirteen pastors representing predominantly black congregations in the Springfield area were called together on a Saturday morning to hear about the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative. The initiative is
by Maggie Maloney, The documentary on racial disparities in national healthcare will premiere on May 1The Smithsonian Channel announced on Thursday that it is partnering with Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions to release an original documentary, The Color of Care. The film will focus on Black America’s racial inequality when it
Every April, the Office of Minority Health (OMH) observes National Minority Health Month to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities and reducing health disparities. OMH is proud to announce the theme for National Minority Health Month 2022: Give Your Community a Boost! This year’s
by J.R. Chapell, NAACP Health Chair Please tell us about your background. I was born and raised in South Central Nigeria in a town called Enugu. Our primary language in Nigeria is English and there are 200 other languages as well. The other language I speak is Igbo. My dad
Getting healthy and active as a family, a community and a nation, to combat some of the major illnesses we face as minorities and people of color. This year’s theme provided by the Office of Minority Health (OMH) and minority health advocates around the nation is an opportunity to advance
by Jacqueline Jadidian, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— Self-sufficiency is described as the ability to provide for one’s needs without outside aide. Many facets of our society promote self-sufficiency, such as social media and entertainment, family values, religion and/or spirituality, Corporate America mindset, sports teams, etc. As everything in life
by Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma many experience. Mental health is at the forefront of today’s topics. As a result, many people
Springfield, MO— The SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative, in collaboration with the Springfield NAACP, is proud to announce its upcoming Health and Wellness Summit on May 20th, 2023. The summit will take place at the Robert Plaster Free Enterprise Center located at 405 N Jefferson Ave. in Springfield, MO. The event
by Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— Everyone eats. Whether you eat out or cook, eventually, you have to brave the aisles of a grocery store, and with the price of food these days, it can be frustrating. Food prices have increased by 7.9% as prices fall, but not
Springfield, MO—From time to time the Unite News staff will come across a person who has been recognized for their outstanding achievements. In January 2023, we learned that Jasmine Hutchinson was awarded Co-worker of the month at Mercy Neuroscience. She was nominated by her co-workers who said, “Jasmine is an
Springfield, MO— Area black pastors were called upon to help spread the message about the importance of taking care of your health. Thirteen pastors representing predominantly black congregations in the Springfield area were called together on a Saturday morning to hear about the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative. The initiative is
by Maggie Maloney, The documentary on racial disparities in national healthcare will premiere on May 1The Smithsonian Channel announced on Thursday that it is partnering with Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions to release an original documentary, The Color of Care. The film will focus on Black America’s racial inequality when it
Every April, the Office of Minority Health (OMH) observes National Minority Health Month to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities and reducing health disparities. OMH is proud to announce the theme for National Minority Health Month 2022: Give Your Community a Boost! This year’s
by J.R. Chapell, NAACP Health Chair Please tell us about your background. I was born and raised in South Central Nigeria in a town called Enugu. Our primary language in Nigeria is English and there are 200 other languages as well. The other language I speak is Igbo. My dad
Getting healthy and active as a family, a community and a nation, to combat some of the major illnesses we face as minorities and people of color. This year’s theme provided by the Office of Minority Health (OMH) and minority health advocates around the nation is an opportunity to advance
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