The Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library (LSHSL) is the Academic Health Sciences Library for Howard University.

501 W Street NW, Washington DC
Joined November 2014
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Thank you for joining today’s #BHM #HealthEquityRoundtable! A huge thank you to our co-hosts @ABCardio1, @FDAHealthEquity, and @StokesLibraryHU!
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We’re getting ready to wrap up today’s chat. Thank you to all who participated! #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
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A10: Starting a health journey with social support can help reinforce healthy eating patterns. @HealthGov’s #MoveYourWay campaign has resources for adults, older adults, pregnant and postpartum people, and parents. health.gov/news/202211/promo… #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
Q10: How can we reinforce messages about accessible nutrition? #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
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A9: @MyPlate launched Shop Simple to help communities find savings and discover new ways to prepare budget-friendly foods. myplate.gov/app/shopsimple?u… #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
Q9: How can we help Black communities access nutritional education? #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
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A8: When we understand what is in the foods and beverages we consume, we can make healthier decisions. @NIHAging explains how understanding food and beverage labels helps with nutritional literacy. nia.nih.gov/health/how-read-… #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
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Q8: What is nutritional literacy? #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
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A7: @USAGov has information on food assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). usa.gov/food-help #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
Q7: What resources and programs are available to help communities access healthy foods? #healthequityroundtable #bhm
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A6: Fresh fruits and vegetables can be hard to obtain regularly for food-insecure communities. @CDCgov explains the challenges of inaccessible nutritious food: cdc.gov/obesity/downloads/st… #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
Q6: What is an example of healthy foods that remain inaccessible for communities? #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
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Q6: What is an example of healthy foods that remain inaccessible for communities? #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
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A5: Communities of color are more likely to have a higher number of fast-food outlets and convenience stores and fewer grocery stores and supermarkets and this is a strong predictor of obesity. 2/2 #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
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A5: Food-insecure adults can have an increased risk for obesity and chronic disease. Food-insecure children are at risk of developmental problems and negative impacts to their mental health, according to @HealthGov. health.gov/healthypeople/pri… #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
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A4: Black households were over 2x more likely to have food insecurity than nat'l average. Even when healthy food is locally avail, high cost of veggies. fruits, fish & nuts make it inaccessible to low-income families. 2/2 #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
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Q3: What role does nutrition play in some chronic diseases that disproportionately impact Black communities? #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
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A2: Black communities suffer disproportionately from heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity + other CV risk factors & are at risk for cancer, asthma, influenza and HIV/AIDS. This leads to higher rates of early death. 2/3 #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
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Q1: How do the foods we eat impact our overall health? #HealthEquityRoundtable #BHM
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#DYK social vulnerability can impact how communities experience and recover from #publichealth emergencies? Learn more about the Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index from @CDCgov & @MinorityHealth: fal.cn/3tc6Y.
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How dare Republicans try to deny women their rights and freedoms.
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We are proud to welcome alumna @tarajiphenson as the 2022 commencement orator! A 1995 graduate of the now Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Henson says she is honored and humbled to address the class of 2022. 📰 | bit.ly/3EeIiBt
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Tune in on February 11th at 8 pm to cheer on our fellow Bison Jessika Agyepong as she participates in the @Jeopardy National College Championship! 🦬💙❤️ #JeopardyCollegeChampionship
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🚨 #BisonAlert 🚨 Howard University has adjusted its operating status for today, January 3, 2022. Stay safe Bison. ❄️