HEALTHIER YOU: Answering a common question about Pap tests

BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN Are Pap tests still needed after removal of the uterus (hysterectomy)?” I am often asked this question by women who have had hysterectomies if they should have their annual Pap smear test even if they no longer have a uterus. I often tell them: “It depends.” A Pap test is […]

Yes, Virginia, It Used To Be True | By Louie Overstreet

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Please allow me to guess what Francis Church’s advice would be today, compared to that he gave to 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon back in 1897. For much of the third millennium, Santa has been the victim of physical abuse. The police arrested him, because they thought he was a pimp dressed in a […]

PEACE: You Good?

We are in the season of giving, but we can’t forget about ourselves. Every now and then we should stop and say, “Hey YOU!” Be the voice that reminds yourself how wonderful you are and to wake up your intention to take care of yourself. It could be a silent walk, going to get your […]

Can’t stop her reign

Beyoncé has been a global superstar for a generation, and she continues to climb higher into the stratosphere. As the years go by, we are still captivated by Beyoncé’s every move. To put it plainly, she has become the standard of excellence in entertainment. According to Forbes, her estimated fortune is $440 million — and […]

2022 Goal Setting: Is Homeownership On Your List?

Are you ready to aim high this year?! Homeownership could become a reality in 2022 with access to affordable homeownership from Home At Last, a program by Nevada Rural Housing. When it comes to goals, we all know that anything worth having is worth the hard work it takes to get there. While the journey […]

To health with it

Las Vegas Black Image, Intermountain Healthcare, and Doolittle Senior Center join forces to deliver resources for seniors in communities of color with a landmark event on November 10. Charles Tureaud and Kimberly Bailey Tureaud have a keen understanding of how raising awareness can help us meet the most pressing challenges. And when it comes to […]

MLK Senior Center, Anthem bring Mammo-Rama Extravaganza to Historic Westside

Director Byron Goynes of the MLK Senior Center, located at 2420 North Martin Luther King Blvd., recently hosted Anthem’s Mammo-Rama Extravaganza. Many community residents attended this outdoor event that included music, free food, free vision exams, free feminine products, self-breast exam demonstrations, COVID testing, and COVID and flu vaccinations. And yes, free mammograms. Many health […]

Celebrating the next generation of future healthcare providers

White Coat Ceremony marks an important career milestone Close to 800 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Health and Human Services students at Touro University Nevada participated in the distinguished White Coat Ceremony. During this highly anticipated event held in October, students received their “white coats” — symbolizing the next step toward their professional […]

Liberty Dental Plan

Las Vegas Black Image Magazine is very impressed by the community outreach being conducted by Liberty Dental Plan, which is on a mission to educate Southern Nevada residents about affordable coverage.  It is becoming increasingly understood how dental health plays a huge role in overall wellbeing. Finding an affordable plan is the challenge Liberty Dental […]

Caring for those who served

By Cassandra Cotton, Nathan Adelson Hospice Community Outreach Manager Next month sees the beginning of the holiday season — and one of the things we remain eternally grateful for is the sacrifices our veterans have made to keep us safe. On Veterans Day we honor those who have served, and we can never forget those […]

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