Village of Healing is proud to highlight a powerful media moment featuring Amber Black, FNP-BC, Primary Care Provider at Village of Healing, who recently made a guest appearance on The Santita Jackson Show. During the episode, guests engaged in a timely and necessary conversation centered on Black maternal health, maternal mortality, and advocacy. One of […]
Winter in Cleveland brings cold temperatures—and an increased risk of respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV. For Black families, these illnesses can be especially concerning due to higher rates of chronic conditions and systemic barriers to care. At The Village of Healing Center, we provide culturally sensitive healthcare that empowers families to stay healthy
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Healthy cholesterol protects your heart and lowers your risk of heart disease and stroke. Check Your Cholesterol What Your Test Shows Tips for Healthy Cholesterol Why It Matters High cholesterol can quietly build up in arteries, increasing your risk of heart attack or stroke. Because it often has no symptoms, regular screening is essential. The
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The holidays can bring joy and connection; but also stress, sadness, and loneliness. For many Black Americans, these feelings can be intensified by grief, financial strain, or the pressure to meet expectations. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year, and African Americans are
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In society we are rarely granted the opportunity to see the Black woman, 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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Downtime is more than just taking a break — it’s intentional time set aside for yourself that doesn’t involve work or responsibilities. It’s the moments where you allow your mind and body to rest, recharge, and reset. True downtime is about stepping away from the noise of daily life so you can simply be. Think
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Winter in Cleveland means chilly winds—and an uptick in respiratory illnesses. For Black families, distinguishing between a common cold and influenza (flu) is essential for timely care and preventing complications. At The Village of Healing Center, we provide culturally sensitive healthcare that respects your experiences and ensures you feel seen and heard. Why It Matters
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing education, prevention, and access to care for one of the fastest-growing chronic diseases in the world. Today, 136 million Americans are living with diabetes or prediabetes and that means 1 in 3 adults are already affected. And many don’t even know it. Why Everyone
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Men are often left out of the conversation about breast cancer, but the statistics tell a different story. While it’s true that breast cancer is much more common in women—about 1 in 8 compared to 1 in 883 men—the risk for men is still significant enough to demand attention. Even more concerning, when breast cancer
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At Village of Healing, we believe healthcare should feel human. Too often, Black patients, especially Black women, enter medical spaces where their concerns are dismissed. Village of Healing was created to change that Watch as CEO Dána Langford explains why we’re here and how we’re changing outcomes, one family at a time.
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