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Author Archives: Lindiwe Vilakazi

Lindiwe Vilakazi is a Report for America corps member who reports on health news for The Washington Informer, a multimedia news organization serving African Americans in the metro Washington, D.C., area. Lindiwe was a contributing editor at Acumen Magazine, a Washington-based publication featuring investigative stories that examine eugenics, African American history, social movements and popular culture. Her work highlights the lives and stories of those groups of society who are often underreported in the mainstream news. Her freelance work appears in several digital and print publications.

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Ozempic, the prescription injection used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults, has become popular as a byproduct of weight loss, due to the medicine's ability to make one feel full over a longer period of time and encourage less food intake. (Courtesy photo)
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What is Ozempic and is it a Viable Option For Weight-Loss Goals?

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Gather Grounded Midwifery is the first Black-owned birthing center in Central Virginia. (Courtesy photo via Instagram)
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Improving The Welfare of Black Maternal Mental Health

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Keeping Children Healthy: A Holistic Approach to Addressing Youth Health

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Q&A: Learning to Protect Your Children’s Vision with Dr. Janine Smith-Marshall

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Did You Know: Learn About Scoliosis with Luke Stikeleather

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**FILE** Mental health therapist and life coach Jay Barnett, seen here at a mental health event in May, delivered the keynote address during the second annual APA MOORE Equity in Mental Health Youth Summit. (WI photo)
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D.C. Teens Gather for the American Psychiatric Association’s Youth Summit

Avatar photo by Lindiwe Vilakazi August 7, 2024August 7, 2024
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Safe Practices for a Healthy School Year: Preparing Children to Protect Their Health

Avatar photo by Lindiwe Vilakazi August 7, 2024August 7, 2024
Words Beats & Life hosted “DMV Made: A Culture & Wellness Festival” on the National Mall on July 27. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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Words, Beats & Life Highlights Intersectionality of the Arts, Mental Wellness on the National Mall

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10th Anniversary of PrEP Medication Inspires Official Celebration

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Dr. Yolanda Holmes, a board-certified dermatologist and surgeon in the Washington, D.C., area emphasized the importance of Black Americans caring for their skin. (Courtesy photo)
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Clarifying Common Misconceptions: Black Americans Must Protect Their Skin Too

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