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Here at The Melanin Initiative, we simplify medical information into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective.
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Brother and Sister Beats Breast Cancer in Two Ways!
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Oct 31, 2026 |
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Why You Can't Find Healthy Food: The System Explained!
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Oct 24, 2026 |
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The Hidden Reality of Childbirth: What They Don't Tell You
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Oct 17, 2026 |
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The Nurse's Guide to Quitting Bedside (Without the Risk)
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Oct 10, 2026 |
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The Truth About Eczema Treatment Your Doctor Won't Tell You
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Oct 03, 2026 |
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How a Nurse Built a House Calls Practice From Scratch
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Sep 26, 2026 |
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Why Skin Apps Fail Dark Skin & What to Do
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Sep 19, 2026 |
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Why Nurses Fail At Entrepreneurship (And How To Fix It)
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Sep 12, 2026 |
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How I Make More Money Without Seeing More Patients in Dermatology
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Sep 05, 2026 |
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Healthcare Insiders Expose The Overlooked Salary Game Changer
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Jul 25, 2026 |
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One Question That Opens a Child's Healing
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Jul 18, 2026 |
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She's a Nurse. They Still Missed Her Son's Lung Cancer.
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Jul 11, 2026 |
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The Obstacles Nobody Warned Me About | Becoming a Physician
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Jul 04, 2026 |
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The Imposter Syndrome Trap: What You're Getting Wrong!
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Jun 27, 2026 |
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The Exhausting Reality of Being the One Everyone Relies On
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Jun 20, 2026 |
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What You Don't Know About Gonorrhea: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment
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Jun 13, 2026 |
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Still Working at 65? Do THIS Before Getting Medicare
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Jun 06, 2026 |
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Don't See a Doctor Before Asking This to an AI!
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May 30, 2026 |
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Surprise Medical Bills? The Law That Stops Them
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May 23, 2026 |
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3 Years of The Melanin Initiative & Howard University School of Nursing
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May 20, 2026 |
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The Real Reason You're Tired All Day (It's Not Your Sleep!)
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May 16, 2026 |
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Why Your Period Symptoms Feel So Extreme?
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May 09, 2026 |
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What They Don’t Tell You About Chronic Pain
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May 03, 2026 |
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Why This Milk Saves NICU Babies!
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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ER Wait Times Are Out of Control | Nurse Staffing Crisis
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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Exhausted All the Time? Here's What a Nurse Practitioner Wants You to Know
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Apr 11, 2026 |
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Nurses Are Waiting Too Long to Start Businesses… Don’t Make This Mistake
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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Dermatology for Nurse Practitioners: How to Get Started, What to Study, and How to Build Confidence
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Mar 28, 2026 |
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If You’re Thinking About a Hair Transplant, Don’t Skip This
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Mar 21, 2026 |
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After Treatment Ends: The Emotional Crisis Survivors Face
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Mar 07, 2026 |
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How to Pass the NCLEX After You Have Already Failed Once
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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The Real Reason Trauma Makes You Feel Overworked, Guilty, and Emotionally Drained
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Kidney Transplant at 24: How She Built Her Life Back From Nothing
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Feb 14, 2026 |
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Is Your Skin, Hair, or Nails Different? Here's Why
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Feb 07, 2026 |
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International Nurses Face This When Moving to Western Healthcare
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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A Nurse Has Fallen: Emergency Episode on the Killing of Alex Pretti, RN
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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HPV Has No Symptoms for Most People. Here’s Why That’s Dangerous!
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Jan 24, 2026 |
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She Came as an Intern. She Left as a Founder. Lessons from the Mahogany Dermatology Nursing Internship for 2025.
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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GLP-1 Medications: Who Really Needs Them?
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Jan 17, 2026 |
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Cosmetic Nurse Practitioners Making $300K-$1M: Here's How to Deploy 50K
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Feeling Nervous About Medical Cannabis? This Dispensary 101 Episode Will Put You at Ease!
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Jan 10, 2026 |
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Toxic Hair Products & the Role of Cosmetic Nurse Practitioners
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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You're Not Broken, You Were Parentified: Here's Why
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Jan 03, 2026 |
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Why Diabetes Management Looks Different for Every Body
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Dec 27, 2025 |
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The Art + Science Career That Changes Everything About Healthcare
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Dec 20, 2025 |
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From REJECTION to REDIRECTION in Nursing
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Dec 13, 2025 |
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How to Protect Your Peace When You’re Emotionally Overwhelmed
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Dec 06, 2025 |
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What Every Nurse Should Know About Diabetes Specialization
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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Razor Bumps FIXED: The Real Solution for Smooth, Even Skin (No More Painful Shaving!)
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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Are Nursing Degrees Still Professional Degrees? What Trump's H.R. 1 Actually Changes
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Nov 22, 2025 |
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How Emotional Stress Can Trigger Autoimmune Disease
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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Why "Normal" Labs Don't Stop Scarring Alopecia And What NPs Actually Need to Know
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Perimenopause vs Menopause: What’s the Difference?
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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Nurses in Space? The Future of Healthcare Starts Here!
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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What No One Tells You About Life After Breast Cancer Recovery
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Vitamin D vs. Breast Cancer: The Truth
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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The Secret to Surviving PA, Nursing, or Medical School
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Mammograms Explained in Simple Words!
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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The Shocking Truth About Becoming a Nurse Practitioner
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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Your Questions Answered about Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) - Alopecia Awareness Month Special
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Will You Go Bald? Here’s How to Know
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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The TRUTH About Becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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The Root Cause Regimen: An Integrative Guide to Hair Health for Skin of Color
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Before You Medicate: What Every Parent Should Ask About ADHD!
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Pumpkin Seed Oil & Natural Hair Loss Solutions
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Sleep Apnea EXPLAINED: The Hidden Danger in Your Bedroom
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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Pap Smears & HPV—What Your Doctor May Not Have Told You
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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What It’s Really Like to Live with Sickle Cell Disease
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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Your Guide to STIs: Risks, Prevention & How to Talk to Your Partner
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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Psoriasis Is NOT Just a Skin Issue — Here’s the Truth!
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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The 3 UTI Mistakes Everyone Makes (Nurses Explain!)
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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The Truth About Bipolar Disorder—And Why We’re Not Talking About It
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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The Shocking Truth: It Might Not Be Your Thyroid!
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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If You’re Peeing More Than 8x a Day, Watch This ASAP! (BPH Explained)
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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Medical School vs Reality: What You NEED To Know
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Jun 29, 2025 |
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Are You Suffering From Vicarious Trauma? Here’s How to Know
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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DNP Degree Confusion? Here’s What You REALLY Need to Know in 2025
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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Addictions You Don’t Realize You Have (And How to Heal Them)
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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Why Your Weight Might Be Affecting Your Fertility (And What You Can Do Now)
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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Inside The Doula Lab: A Safe Space Changing Lives One Family at a Time
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May 25, 2025 |
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How to Support Someone After Pregnancy Loss (Without Saying the Wrong Thing)
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May 18, 2025 |
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Uncover The Truth About Black Pride
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May 11, 2025 |
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Why We Finally Said YES to Weight Loss Meds!
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May 04, 2025 |
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Leaving Clinical Nursing? What Every Nurse Should Know About Academia
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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Afraid of Surgery? Here’s What REALLY Happens When You're ‘Put Under’
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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Why She Left Med School for Nursing (And Never Looked Back!)
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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Pregnancy Loss, Burnout & Mental Health: What You NEED to Know
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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Feeling Stuck in Nursing? Here’s How to Break into Leadership!
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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Is Botox Right for You? Real Talk About Personalized Aesthetics
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Mar 23, 2025 |
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Why Your Child’s Eczema Won’t Go Away (And What to Do)
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Breaking Barriers in Healthcare: The Inspiring Story of Caring 4 Us
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Mar 09, 2025 |
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Taking Control of Your Health: How to Advocate for Personalized Care
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Mar 02, 2025 |
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Support for Breastfeeding Moms: Nutrition, Tips & Encouragement
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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Unlocking Sexual Wellness: How to Feel Empowered in Your Body
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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The Truth About Respiratory Infections—And How to Protect Yourself
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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Loneliness in Nursing: How to Build Stronger Connections & Networks
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Feb 02, 2025 |
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How Somatic Therapy Can Transform Your Mental and Physical Well-Being
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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Revolutionizing Maternal Care: A Midwife’s Mission for Black Families
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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Watch This Before You Apply to Medical School
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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The Life-Changing Benefits of Forgiveness: Heal Your Mind and Heart
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Jan 05, 2025 |
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From Pain to Peace: How to Heal from Trauma
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Dec 29, 2024 |
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Saving Lives in Ghana: The Power of Compassion and Care
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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Contraception Choices Explained: Find the Right Birth Control for You!
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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Mental Health and Primary Care: A Winning Combination for Wellness
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Dec 08, 2024 |
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Balancing Life, School, and Career: Demetrius Kirk’s DNPc Story
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Dec 01, 2024 |
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KidNaturalz: Meet the Young Entrepreneurs Redefining Hair Care!
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Nov 24, 2024 |
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Perimenopause, PMS, and Hormonal Balance: Expert Advice with Dr. Nayo Wills, MD
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Nov 17, 2024 |
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Hormone Therapy for Men Made Easy
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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Rebuilding Healthy Men
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Nov 03, 2024 |
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A Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor’s Journey of Faith and Resilience
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Hospice vs. Palliative Care: Understanding the Difference
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Oct 27, 2024 |
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Endometriosis & Infertility: Tiffany's Story of Hope and Healing
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Oct 20, 2024 |
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Infertility & Pregnancy Loss: Finding Hope with Tiffany Lewis-English
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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The Power Playbook with Dr. Danielle McCamey, DNP
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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Navigating Medical Cannabis: A Nurse's Perspective on Breast Cancer Care
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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73 Questions: From LPN to New Grad RN in ICU
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Sep 29, 2024 |
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Breaking Barriers in Nursing: Dr. Kimberly Souffront’s Journey to Leadership & Research
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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73 Questions with a Nurse Career Coach: Dr. Farah Laurent
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Sep 15, 2024 |
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Virtual Nursing: Revolutionizing Patient Care with Alisha Brown, MSN, RN
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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A Miracle of Resilience: Robert Chelsea's Journey to Full Face Transplant
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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The Melanin Initiative Season 3: Award Show & Exciting Season 4 Preview!
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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From Passion to Practice: Dr. Yvette Conyers' Nursing Story
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: A Life-Changing Approach to Trauma Healing
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Aug 11, 2024 |
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Love Letters from the ER
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Aug 04, 2024 |
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Emotional Healing: Kelsey Wilson Explains Cognitive Processing Theory
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Jul 28, 2024 |
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Overcoming Obstacles: Road to Becoming a Physician with Clarence Sams
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Jul 21, 2024 |
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Transforming Lives with Lifestyle Medicine: Dr. LaTaya De Jesus's Vision for Eden Health Restored
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Jul 14, 2024 |
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Sepsis: The Urgent Call for Healthcare Awareness
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Jul 07, 2024 |
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Building Support for Vitiligo: Beautifully Unblemished Community
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Tonja Johnson's Inspiring Vitiligo Journey
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Jun 30, 2024 |
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From Teen Mom to a Certified Professional Midwife
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Jun 23, 2024 |
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73 Questions That Reveal the Heart of a DNP Student
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Jun 16, 2024 |
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Understanding Asymptomatic High Blood Pressure: Silent But Dangerous
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Jun 09, 2024 |
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Preventing Amputations Through Expert Foot Care
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Jun 02, 2024 |
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Innovative Skincare for People of Color
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Jun 01, 2024 |
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Lifestyle Medicine Made Simple
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May 26, 2024 |
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Inside One of the First Black, Woman-Owned Birth Centers
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May 19, 2024 |
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DC Black Pride 2024: A Celebration of Diversity
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May 18, 2024 |
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Breaking Barriers in Maternal Care
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May 12, 2024 |
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PCOS Essentials: Expert Advice & Supportive Insights | Health Podcast
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May 11, 2024 |
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Dream Big: 73 Questions with a Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur
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May 10, 2024 |
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A Passion for Botox: 73 Questions with an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
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May 09, 2024 |
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Heart and Leadership: 73 Questions with a Dedicated Nurse Director
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May 08, 2024 |
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The Truth About Research Semester as a Graduate Student
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May 07, 2024 |
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Discover the Truth About Weight Management
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May 06, 2024 |
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A Nurse's Emotional Journey through Grad School
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Becoming a Nurse | Demetrius Kirk, DNPc
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Black Maternal Health Virtual Conference | National Black Nurses' Association
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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From Dream to Reality: The Path to Becoming a Physician
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Becoming a Medical Student | Health Education
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Healthcare and Life Insurance | Generational Wealth | Retirement
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Life Insurance | How to build Generational Wealth | Health Education
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Blood Thinners | Life Saving Medication
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Sleep Apnea | You're Not Alone | Health Education
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Doulas | Safe Pregnancy before, during and after | Health Education
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Anxiety, Depression and SI | Health Education
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Faith & Medicine: The Hard Questions with Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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Breast Cancer Special: Faith & Medicine with Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Congestive Heart Failure | Improving Your Heart Health
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Pancreatitis Awareness: Spreading Knowledge
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Heart Attack & Stroke | Health Education
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Maternal Health Today: What Every Parent Needs to Know
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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The Truth About Thyroid Diseases
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Veterans' Health Matters: Understanding Healthcare Needs
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Navigating the Holidays with Family
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Primary Care and How to Find a Healthcare Provider
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Breast Cancer Special: Being a Voice for the Voiceless featuring Paris E. Lee
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Nov 04, 2023 |
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Breast Cancer Special: Cancer Prevention, Rural Health, & Advocacy featuring Physical Therapist Dr. Dawn Muci
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Breast Cancer Special: Life After Treatment Part 1 featuring Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Breast Cancer Special: Life After Treatment Part 2 featuring Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Breast Cancer Special: The Treatment with Rev. Leona Madison featuring Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Breast Cancer Special: The Diagnosis featuring Rev. Leona Madison, MDiv
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Breast Cancer Special: Metastatic Breast Cancer featuring Lorri Lee
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Sickle Cell Disease: The Patient Perspective featuring Alyssa Johns, RN
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Diabetes featuring Pharmacist and Diabetes Educator Dr. Mark Smith
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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High Blood Pressure
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Men's Health Part II
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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A Legacy of Pride: DC Black Pride 2023
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Juneteenth: Intergenerational Trauma featuring Kelsey Wilson, LCSW
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Men's Health Part 1
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Healthcare Advocacy
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May 30, 2023 |
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Mental Health
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May 23, 2023 |
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The Patient Experience
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May 16, 2023 |
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Meet the Team
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May 07, 2023 |