Today: October 28, 2025
It’s a cozy Friday morning in Silver Spring, and I’m headed out for a long-overdue catch-up with my friend, Gina. She’d insisted we meet at a new café she’d been meaning to try—Prime Coffee and Bakery, tucked neatly into the heart of…
Heart disease—not gun violence—is the leading cause of death in Prince George’s County.- Prince George’s County Council Member, Wala Blegay On October 6, 2025, Prince George’s County Council convened as the Board of Health to address what officials described as a healthcare…
Prince George’s County invests $30 million to transform Temple Hills Community Center into a culturally competent mental health hub. Taraji P. Henson’s Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation will lead programming focused on healing and wellness.…
Health, Place & Space: Familiar Diasporic Narratives in the Nation’s Capital and Beyond In Southeast DC, root shock looks like elevated depression among elders who can no longer walk familiar streets, like mothers rerouting daily journeys to get children to school, and…
Washington, D.C. is investing $2.1 million in neighborhood safety through a new round of grants, as announced by Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice. Twelve local organizations will benefit from the FY2025 Safe…
Hello, my village people! It’s Dr. Okenye, your village Doc. I’ve come again. Today, I want to discuss five social and economic factors that affect people’s health and quality of life. You Are at a Tremendous Risk of Obesity: 10 Reasons to…
Four common foods Nigerians/Africans must cut back on to combat obesity and improve their health…
Ten critical health risks associated with obesity and the immediate action you need to take against a growing epidemic that disproportionately affects the wealthy in developing nations.…
In this crucial health update, Dr. Okenye highlights the severe long-term effects of carbon monoxide exposure and emphasizes the importance of wearing masks and taking preventive measures to protect against air pollution.…
Dr. Okenye, the village doctor, explains why Nigerians are particularly vulnerable to cholera and provides essential, easy-to-follow guidance on identifying risks and administering life-saving treatments at home.…
