August 2025

September Awareness: Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Equity

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — an essential moment to uplift mental wellness, strengthen community resilience, and confront rising suicide trends among Black youth and adults. At Village of Healing, we believe healing begins with understanding, support, and culturally sensitive care. This month, let’s stand together to recognize the signs, reduce stigma, and connect […]

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September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

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September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time to recognize the disproportionate impact of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) on Black communities and inspire action. At Village of Healing, we believe awareness is powerful, from understanding risks to fostering access to quality care. Understanding the Sickle Cell Disease Fact #1: Affects about 100,000 Americans, with

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Prostate Cancer Awareness: Why It Matters for Black Men & Health Equity

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time to shine a light on a disease that affects Black men at disproportionately higher rates. With early screening and culturally competent care, outcomes improve. Here’s what you need to know. Understanding the Disparities Fact #1: Black men are nearly twice as likely to develop and die

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Black Women’s Maternal Health Crisis: Why Representation in Health care Matters

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In society we are rarely granted the opportunity to see the Black women, as whole or healthy. The media has led us to believe Black women rarely come together to heal themselves and the others around them. We are surviving in a current world that is traumatic for Black women. We see this trauma Black

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Why having a primary care provider is key to your health

Conversations with Amber Black, FNP-BC Let’s talk about something serious: your health. Yeah, I know you’re probably thinking, “I’m good, I’m strong, I feel fine.” But hear me out – taking care of yourself is crucial, even if you’re on top of your game. See, it’s all about being proactive. Preventative health isn’t just about

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