The week of April 11th-18th is set aside every year as the time to focus awareness on the maternal health crisis facing Black women, and to remind moms-to-be of the importance of visiting their doctor, listening to and taking care of their bodies, and paying attention to their emotions and mental health.

Based on CDC guidelines about COVID-19 vaccines, people who have been fully vaccinated can resume some pre-pandemic activities.

Receiving a diagnosis of diabetes can make anyone nervous or frightened. Making the necessary lifestyle changes and following doctor’s orders can be overwhelming. Taking care of someone with diabetes can be just as challenging, especially if you live with them or are their caretaker. First and foremost, you must take care of yourself. You cannot take care of someone else if you are sick or exhausted. Other important tips for caregivers include:

February is Heart Awareness month: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. To encourage the community to take care of their health and to show their heart some love, Affinity Health Plan coined the hashtag #HeartYourHeart a few years ago.