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“Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts successfully battled breast cancer. She has written a book and has returned to the show. For more information log on to www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/RobinRoberts/
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How to Successfully Navigate Your Business through an Economic Downturn
An economic downturn is a phase of the business cycle in which the economy as a whole is in decline. This phase basically marks the end of the period of growth in the business cycle. Economic downturns are characterized by decreased levels of consumer purchases (especially of durable goods) and, subsequently, reduced levels of production by businesses.
The Women of the Lansing Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
will be observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
The theme is "Knowledge to Save Lives" to be held in the Banquet Hall at the Hannah Community Center 819 Abbott Rd. East Lansing MI 48823 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Winning the Obesity War – Part 3 of 3
“Beverages & Calories at a Glance”
LANSING, MI — To many who attended The State of Our Health: Through the Voices of Our People symposium, the day was filled with informative and engaging speakers and vendor tables.
LANSING, MI — With a lot of pressing issues facing us in today’s world, health has always been at the top of the list, especially for African Americans and low-income people.
Left :Christine Johnson, speaker; Rina Risper, coordinator of the SOOH event; Monica Jahner from the NorthWest Initiative’s ARRO program and Jolinda Wade, speaker.
Photo by Michael Jennings
Left: Jerry Cullen, owner of Salem Medical provided foot exams for attendees. Dr. Peter B. Wollschlaeger and Dr. Maher Al-Sheikh discuss their talking points for the diabetes panel. Photo by Michael Jennings
Census release shows more are without health insurance
Michigan’s families continued to struggle with falling wages and rising poverty in 2007 as income fell sharply below the national median income and the poverty rate jumped, according to Census Bureau data released today.
World War III – Part 2 “Winning the Fight against the Battle of the Bulge”
One Man’s Stroke
Part I of II
When Melik was 38 years old he had a stroke. He will be a presenter at The State of Our Health: Through the Voices of Our People on September 6, 2008 at Bethlehem Temple.
Left: Jolinda Wade, mother of Miami Heat’s Dwayne Wade and Right: Christine Johnson, mother of Magic Johnson to speak about health issue affecting the family on September 6, 2008 at
Bethlehem Temple.