October 26, 2020

I come from Nicaragua, a Central American country that is poor economically, but rich with a vibrant culture, beautiful people, and delicious food. Our arts and crafts are beautiful. We are a caring population, stand up for what we believe in, and we come together to support one another in times of need.

October 23, 2020

At six months pregnant, Desiree Doughty was overjoyed with the anticipation of her first child. Doughty was keeping up with her regular check-ups but noticed something was not right with her breasts.

October 14, 2020

Black women have a 31 percent breast cancer mortality rate – the highest of any U.S. racial or ethnic group. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we talked to Dr. Judith Hurley, an UHealth oncologist, who treats patients at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ambulatory Care Center, about the disparities that exists in Black women.

October 14, 2020

Every year in October, the Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center (RTC) at Jackson Memorial Hospital joins forces with national advocates to raise awareness on domestic violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October reminds the community that this continues to be a public health concern affecting millions of Americans.

September 24, 2020

Edgar Coral, 56, has always lived a healthy and physically active life riding his bicycle – a hobby he’s enjoyed for decades. But three years ago, Coral was doing yard work outside his Downtown Miami home, when he unexpectedly began experiencing dyspneic (shortness of breath), became nauseous, and felt his heart racing as if he was going to have a heart attack.

September 17, 2020

In July, Gardner and his wife, Maggie, contracted COVID-19. Gardner immediately started having severe symptoms, such as shortness of breath, fever, chills, and coughing. His wife first took him to an urgent care center near their home in south Miami-Dade County, but when he got home, his symptoms turned for the worse.

September 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global health crisis, which has resulted in unprecedented deaths, impacted our society, and strained the healthcare systems. Although there are a number of drugs being studied and vaccine trials that are ongoing, there is no proven treatment yet.

August 28, 2020

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools closed in 130 countries causing a significant disruption in education. In the United States alone, at least 54 million students and families have been affected by these closures.

July 16, 2020

The adrenaline runs high for 54-year-old Robin Harris these days, as she shines with her new stroke of confidence.