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by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two new vaccines to combat the coronavirus, the initial concern was whether African Americans would accept vaccination. The rollout of the medicine from Pfizer and Moderna featured heavy promotion. High-profile African Americans like former President Barack Obama, National

by Esther Bush With the new year comes new beginnings, but, for many, especially those in the African American community, 2021 brings with it many feelings of uncertainty. As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, people have questions, and a palpable hesitancy can be felt in every corner and neighborhood because of stinging reminders of the

MAYA RAGAVAN, MD, MPH, MS Are you interested in taking a survey about vaccines? We are a team at the University of Pittsburgh, conducting a research study to learn more about sources of trusted information during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as thoughts about vaccines. This study includes a one-time, 15-20 minute survey. This survey is

After successful use in clinical trials proved their COVID-19 vaccines to be roughly 95% effective in preventing the infection, two drug companies have received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency-use authorization of their COVID-19 vaccines.* While some people celebrate this step in the fight against the global pandemic, others are cautious

by Glenn Ellis (TriceEdneyWire.com)—According to a new survey from CIT Bank conducted by The Harris Poll, despite the turbulence of 2020, Americans are not turning their backs on making goals for the year ahead. In fact, more Americans are planning to make New Year’s resolutions for 2021 (43 percent) than did so for this year

by Teake Zuidema As the first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine arrive, the rising number of infections still threaten to overwhelm workers at Pittsburgh-area ICUs and nursing homes. For workers in these settings, the tragedy of the pandemic has been an inescapable part of daily life for months. They’ve seen it all: from being called

by Stacy M. Brown For New Pittsburgh Courier (NNPA)—Dr. Anthony Fauci, the leading infectious disease doctor and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, addressed the African American community’s fears of accepting the new coronavirus vaccine. “To my African American brothers and sisters … this vaccine that you’re gonna be taking was

by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Former President Barack Obama has vowed to take the new COVID-19 vaccination on live television. Dr. Ebony Hilton, a physician in the critical care and anesthesiology department at the University of Virginia Health, is also publicly taking the vaccine and documenting how she’s coping on YouTube. On

Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton is part of the Phase one vaccination because she’s a health care worker by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Phase one of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine distribution begins this week. For those who remain skeptical about vaccination, one high-profile medical doctor will give a day-by-day update of her experience.

Take Charge Of Your Health Today. Be Informed. Be Involved. This month, the “Take Charge of Your Health Today” page discusses the resilience that the Pittsburgh community has shown during this year’s unforeseen circumstances. 2020 has shown us that when our community is at its lowest point we unify and support one another through sharing