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Miami Valley Hospital to Honor Trauma Survivors During Special Celebration
Miami Valley Hospital will host its annual Trauma Survivors Celebration on October 7, honoring patients who overcame life-threatening injuries with the support of hospital staff, first responders, and family.

The Dayton Weekly News
Oct 32 min read
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Alzheimer’s Association Offers Free Virtual Programs on Care Planning and Home Safety
The Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter is offering two free virtual programs this October to support caregivers and families. Topics include person-centered care planning and making the home safer for loved ones with dementia.

The Dayton Weekly News
Oct 32 min read
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Sickle Cell Disease: Marcus and Emma’s Story
Marcus and Emma, two siblings from a Dayton family, live with sickle cell disease. Their story is one of resilience, family support, and excellent care.

The Dayton Weekly News
Sep 193 min read
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Dayton Teen Receives Life-Changing Gene Therapy Thanks to Partnership Between Dayton Children’s and Nationwide Children’s
Thanks to Dayton Children’s and CRISPR gene therapy, a local teen with sickle cell disease is now pain-free. Discover how this historic treatment works.

The Dayton Weekly News
Sep 123 min read
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Groundbreaking Documentary on HIV and Aging in the Black Community Now Streaming on Prime Video
The film follows the lives of older Black women and one Black man living and aging with HIV in Los Angeles. These resilient and often-overlooked voices take center stage in a deeply human and transformative story about sexual health, aging, stigma, and triumph.

The Dayton Weekly News
Aug 102 min read
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Kettering College Announces New President, Dr. Lamata Mitchell
Kettering College Announces New President, Dr. Lamata Mitchell

The Dayton Weekly News
Jul 282 min read
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Alzheimer’s Association Announces 2024Miami Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s Dates
The Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter has announced the dates and locations for five local 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the...

Donerik Black
May 16, 20242 min read
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ADAMHS Launches New LocalHelpNow Web App
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OH – Montgomery County ADAMHS has launched a new version of LocalHelpNow to help put mental health treatment,...

The Dayton Weekly News
May 13, 20241 min read
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Acknowledging mental health awareness is important for several reasons: 1. Destigmatization: Mental health awareness helps break down the...

The Dayton Weekly News
May 11, 20242 min read
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Physician Profile: Dr. Gbeminiyi Samuel
April is National Minority Health Month, a time to encourage awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic...

The Dayton Weekly News
Apr 17, 20243 min read
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April is Autism Acceptance Month
April marks Autism Acceptance Month. This month is meant to be a time for uplifting autistic voices and sharing in the community's joy....

The Dayton Weekly News
Apr 16, 20243 min read
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Improving Cardiovascular Health in African Americans: Insights from Nurse Practitioner Cortnee Kelly
Cortnee Kelly is a cardiology nurse practitioner with Middletown Cardiology Associates, part of the Premier Physician Network. She holds...

The Dayton Weekly News
Apr 6, 20242 min read
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April is Minority Health Month – Be Your Own Health Advocate
Celebrated every year in April, National Minority Health Month builds awareness about the disproportionate burden of premature death and...

The Dayton Weekly News
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction
On Wednesday, August 16th, at 6:00 PM, Dayton Diabetes is hosting a free Men’s Health Seminar – Diabetes and ED

Paid Advertisement
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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Making Memories Charity Foundation held his 9th Annual Golf For Alzheimer
Juneteenth golf event hosted by Making Memories Charity Foundation to support Alzheimer awareness

Deon Cash
Jun 23, 20231 min read
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Black Family Wellness Expo
The Links Inc. Dayton OH Chapter is hosting a Wellness Expo at Greater Allen AME Church on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Carol Prewitt
Mar 8, 20232 min read
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Developing Patience
Patience does not come easily and is probably harder now to develop than it has ever been.

Brenda Cochran
Nov 19, 20223 min read
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Something to Consider: How To Accept Our Losses?
The number of losses hundreds of people have endured during the past two months includes not only loved ones, but homes and cars along...

Brenda Cochran
Oct 24, 20223 min read
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On Blackness, Health, and Wellness
by Jason Harrison We’ve been conditioned to think about health and wellness as symbols of personal virtue. But this framing ignores–as...

Jason Harrison
Jan 6, 20224 min read
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