Healing takes time, but a little extra care can make a big difference! Here are 9 ways to support your body’s healing journey: 1️⃣ Keep an Eye on It – Check your wound regularly and notice any changes. 2️⃣ Keep It Clean – Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for cleaning your wound. 3️⃣ Remove Damaged
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Finding a primary care provider isn’t just about finding someone to see when you’re sick. It starts with a conversation. A conversation about your health, your family history, your concerns, what’s changed and what you want for your health in the future. Those conversations can build a relationship. And over time, that relationship can build
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MIDWIFERY WEEK FEATURE When you hear the word midwife, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Probably pregnancy. Maybe labor. Maybe delivering a baby.Those are important parts of midwifery—but they’re not the whole story. Midwifery is more than delivering babies. Certified nurse-midwives provide healthcare that can extend from adolescence through adulthood. Certified Nurse Midwife
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Have you ever experienced a headache so severe that it disrupted your work, family time, or ability to get through the day? You’re not alone. Millions of Americans experience headaches every year, and many people use the terms “headache” and “migraine” interchangeably. However, headaches and migraines are not the same condition. Understanding the difference can
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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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