Although about 42 percent of African Americans in Mississippi are now fully vaccinated, Jackson State University says more work still needs to be done. The College of Health Sciences and its CEPH-accredited School of Public Health are continuing their COVID-19 Mitigation efforts in hopes of
A recent report shows that Tennessee is ranked 7th in the nation with the number of COVID-19 cases, which is a drop from number 1 and a 21 percent decrease compared to a week ago. According to the weekly State Profile Report for Tennessee released Tuesday, the
It is no secret that underserved segments of the population … minorities and the disabled … face serious barriers when it comes to health care in this country. A team of Winston-Salem State University faculty members – Dr. Tammara Thomas, Dr. Keisha Rogers, and Dr.
Clinton College and the City of Rock Hill announced on Monday a $3.5 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to address the health disparities in the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods, specifically the south side of Rock Hill.The Clinton Health ConNEXTion grant
As Mississippians lag behind most states in taking the vaccine, first lady Dr. Jill Biden visited Jackson State University on Tuesday in hopes of improving the dismal 35 percent rate and protecting people against death and hospitalization.Biden said, “The president and I care about you. We care
HAMPTON, VA (June 3, 2021) — Hampton University established the Virginia Workforce Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (VWIEC) in October 2020 through the Department of Education Reimagine Workforce Preparation Grant. In the months that followed the VWIEC has been expanding the capability and capacity of Virginia’s current and
HAMPTON, VA (June 3, 2021) — Hampton University’s School of Nursing (HUSON) will be participating in the American Red Cross’ Sickle Cell Disease Virtual Forum: Historically Black Colleges and Universities 16-Day Challenge on Thursday, June 3. The event will feature distinguished panelists and guests to encourage African American
Hampton University (HU) will hold a vaccination testing clinic from 3 PM to 6 PM, this Thursday, May 20, at Surry County High School in Dendron, Virginia for citizens ages 12 through The new, state-of-the-art Hampton University Mobile Health Unit (HUMHU) will be on-site to
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University held its 2021 undergraduate commencement ceremony for the first time in over a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. As the university hosted an in-person service similar to those in past years, a more cautious approach was taken due
(JACKSON, Miss.) — Jackson State University is offering free summer courses to assist students and families who may need to “get ahead” academically or economically during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. JSU is also the only one of Mississippi’s eight public universities to not request a tuition
