Category: Disparity in Healthcare
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Hispanic / Latino Heritage Month: A Focus on Migraine
By Erica Nicole Carrasco, Achy Smile This article was first published on September 15, 2022 at https://achysmile.com September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States Today, September 15, kicks off National Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month. I want to begin this month of recognition by bringing awareness to the Hispanic/Latino migraine…
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Black Men Have Migraine Too
Written by Jaime Sanders and originally published on TheMigraineDiva.com Generously shared with Chronic Migraine Awareness I was extremely amazed and humbled by how many people reached out to me after the Good Morning America segment aired that featured my story. To say it was overwhelming would be a gross understatement. The vast majority of comments,…
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What does it mean to be inclusive?
Written by Kristen Estep for Chronic Migraine Awareness Inc The dictionary defines inclusive as; Including or covering all of the services, facilities or items normally expected or required. Not excluding any of the parties or groups involved in something. Aiming to provide equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might be excluded or…
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Even Physicians Face Stigma
Written by Yadira Ramos for Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. Once I turned 30, my migraine attacks became worse. There was a period when I would get them every single day. Back then, I was only working night shifts at the hospital. Little did I know that sleep deprivation was a trigger. I was going through…
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Migraine and Racial Disparity
Written by Ronetta Stokes for Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc. As I look back on last month and reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I think back to the,” I Have a Dream Speech”, the marches for equality, and all of the famous quotes. One of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote that stayed with me is…
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