As we look ahead to 2026, we need to continue to be proactive about our health care.
With an upcoming second Trump administration, some in the Black community are fearful of what that can mean for health care access. But there are some practical steps we can all take to continue to care for our health as experts of our bodies.
Preventive care screenings can reduce the risk of disease, disability, and death, according to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The Healthy People 2030 action plan, a government-backed initiative, has a goal of increasing the percentage of Americans nationwide who get the recommended preventative health care screenings. Read more at wordinblack.com.
