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journey to wellness

Inspiring African Americans to take charge of their health. Newsletter June 2009

Reflections on the Journey with Dr. Mary Harris

Lowering Healthcare Costs for African-Americans

I was delighted to read an article here regarding the White House efforts to lower healthcare costs and the long-term impacts on the African-American Community. Approximately $1 billion has been designated to fund prevention efforts and public health campaigns, and $2 billion has been designated to the National Institutes of Health for further research on chronic diseases-- including heart disease, kidney disease, and diabetes—from which African-Americans suffer disproportionately.

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