April is Sjögren’s Awareness Month. Sjögren’s syndrome is one of the most prevalent autoimmune diseases, affecting an estimated 4 million Americans. According to Janet Church,…
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A $1 million gift from First Commerce Credit Union kickstarted Big Bend Hospice’s fundraising campaign for a new state-of-the-art center for compassionate hospice care facility,…
The Havana Town Council will meet this week for a discussion on the possibility of building a neighborhood clinic next door to the Harvey’s grocery…
In recognition of Minority Health Month, the 2023 Minority Health Fair was held at the Gadsden County Courthouse Square in Quincy on Saturday, April 15.…
A brand new fitness center has opened in downtown Quincy, offering a range of exercise machines and training services to the community. AUFit Studio celebrated…
One of the newest shops to open its doors in downtown Havana is Heroes & Villains Nutrition. Owned by Dawana May and Trent Ingram, the…
In the Big Bend area, 1 out of every 172 adults lives with HIV/AIDS; in the African-American community, that number becomes 1 out of every…
Last weekend, Gadsden County brought together a community of educators, community partners, families and friends for a day of celebrating local youth and families. The…
“All kids deserve to enjoy a happy, hunger-free summer, so they can return to school in the fall fueled and ready to learn,” says Sky…
Nearly 12% of Gadsden County residents over the age of 65 are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Black communities are especially impacted, with one nationwide…