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In medicine, Dr. J. Marion Sims is a hero. He is credited with developing modern gynecology and founded the first hospital for women in the United States. His legacy lives on in everything from textbooks to bronze statues of his likeness on the grounds of New York's Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. But there's another side to this doctor's story that has been largely ignored until now: Sims was a notorious eugenicist who performed experimental surgeries on enslaved black women without anesthesia or consent in order to develop new medical procedures—and these experiments were done without any recognition of their humanity or suffering by doctors at the time.

As Black History Month comes to a close and Women's History Month begins, now is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the legacy of Dr. Sims and the women whose sacrifice and pain helped usher in the era of modern gynecology.

Who is Dr. J. Marion Sims?

Are you too busy to think about your health? Then you're just like most working Americans! The good news is, you can start making small changes today to get more mindfulness in your life, no matter how time-crunched or distracted you are. The word “mindfulness” is gaining a lot of popularity. You've probably heard everyone from monks to CEOs to psychologists waxing poetic about the wonders of mindfulness. Yet, many people still don't know what it is. Read on to discover exactly what mindfulness is, and why everyone can benefit from its practice.

Maintaining your weight is vital to good health at any age but is even more important as we get older. Being at a healthy weight may lower your risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes and can help you live a long, healthy life. 
Here are five tips to help you maintain a healthy weight.

The short answer is simple, yes…but with conditions. Most blood donors are proud to have been able to serve their community throughout the course of their lives, and under the right conditions should be able to continue donating blood well into their golden years. Donors are required to meet eligibility criteria based on health, wellness and lifestyle.

The start of a new year is a great time to take a look at our lifestyle and health. No matter what age or stage of life, we could all use some improvement and new habits that can have a great positive impact on our quality of life. If you are caring for an older client or a senior family member there is a lot you can do to guide them to healthier behaviors. 

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death worldwide and claims more than 150,000 American lives yearly. This is due mainly to the delayed diagnoses and 15% survival rate. Health agencies across the globe seek to raise awareness of lung cancer, its causes, risks, and treatment in the month of November – Lung Cancer Awareness Month.