Prevention and Wellness

Take Steps to Stay Healthy

Prevention & Wellness GraphicPreventive care means just that—preventing illness before it happens. If there are any warning signs of disease, regular preventive care will spot them so you can take action early. Beyond health screenings, you can work with your doctor on healthy lifestyle changes, such as developing a better diet and an exercise routine.

As your age increases, discussions on topics such as nutrition, physical fitness, and health risk factors become more prevalent. The good news is that it’s never too late to take steps to improve your health, reduce your risk factors, and enjoy a higher quality of life. 

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Breathe Easier (Abigail Greaves, Respiratory Therapist)

Breathe Easier (Abigail Greaves, Respiratory Therapist)

Matters of the Heart short film

Watch what happens when a local Black-owned business and cardiologist come together to discuss heart health in our new short film, Matters of the Heart.

Health, Housing and Healing: A Community Grand Rounds Event

The large gap in homeownership rates between Black and white Americans is caused by years of policies and laws that have resulted in housing inequities. Keynote speaker, Natalie Moore, will unpack that history and how it relates to our health.

Community Grand Rounds - Battling Structural Racism

Structural Racism, meaning biases that have been built into the institution's people rely on, is a pervasive issue in the US.

Community Food Network: A Leg Up on Life

After assistance from a Lakeland nurse, Nancey received intervention for a life-threatening condition in the nick of time.

Weathering and Health Inequity: Letting the Epigenome Out of the Bottle Without Losing Sight of the Structural Origins of Population Health

Dr. Geronimus discussed weathering and the ways that structurally rooted biological and psychosocial processes shape health inequities in our society.

Interview with Bechara Choucair, MD: Advancing Health? It's About the Mind, Body, and Community

Dr. Choucair shares how his organization is working to improve conditions for health and equity

Interview with David Williams, MPH, PhD: Structural Competency and Institutional Discrimination

Dr. David Williams discusses institutional discrimination, individual discrimination, and structural competency.

Interview with David Williams, MPH, PhD: Recognizing and Preventing Implicit Bias

Dr. David Williams discusses his research on ways to recognize and prevent implicit bias.

Interview with David Williams, MPH, PhD: Discrimination and Health Disparities

Dr. David Williams discusses his research on health inequities caused by racial discrimination.

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