Contact: Jim Herlihy, Senior Marketing & Communications Director | (720) 699-9286 or jherlihy@alz.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE It’s not news that people of color, both Black African Americans as well as Hispanic Latinos, are at greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease. What is new is that this added risk – largely attributed to a…
Receiving current news about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in certain geographic locations in the United States, specifically, Chicago, Louisiana, New York (specifically the Queens and Bronx) is disproportionately infecting Black people. State representatives are requesting the Center for Disease Control (CDC) collect and share in real time data on virus racial disparities. As Representative Ayanna Pressley…
Wash your hands and face often, especially when You’ve been in someone else’s Breathing space. Being stuck at home can be challenging. When I lived on the International Space Station for nearly a year, it wasn’t easy. When I went to sleep, I was at work. When I woke up, I was still at work….
Family, a picture is worth a thousand words. Please look at the picture that helps explain why physical distancing is key in slowing the spread.
COVID-19, a novel virus, is still alive and wreaking havoc! Cases continue to mount across the nation and here in Colorado. The Guardian provides a great interactive map that is updated frequently, as it needs to be based on the rapidly changing numbers. The first article released by Colorado Black Health Collaborative (CBHC) on March…
COVID-19, the Coronavirus is still moving throughout the United States (U.S.) New York has been hit the hardest, but every state has cases. As of March 18th, 2020, Colorado has 216 cases and 2 deaths, Denver and Eagle counties have the most cases, 43 and 39 respectively. We still need you to be vigilant to…
Colorado Black Health Collaborative takes our role of being a resource information HUB seriously. In these trying times we are keeping our ears peeled to get information on available resources. Included in this notice are links to resources related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) affecting Blacks/African Americans, education, and business. We will provide periodic updates on…
COVID-19 concerns have risen dramatically over the past few weeks. Our nation has been whipped into a frenzy! Lines wrapped around stores to buy toilet paper, masks, gloves, cleaning products, and basic necessities, just in case. Stores have not been able to keep up with the demands. Community members and the media remark about the…