Milton Kirby
- Health
- June 9, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
“Your Lungs Are Talking”: How the Respiratory System Works – and What It Tells Us
Learn how your lungs work, the early warning signs of lung cancer, and who should get screened. Understanding your respiratory system can save lives.
- Health
- June 2, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
PART I — “Anyone With Lungs”: Understanding the Hidden Realities of Lung Cancer
By Milton Kirby | St. Louis, MO | June 5, 2026 Series: Lungs, Lives, and Lessons — Part I Lung cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in America, yet…
- Health
- May 29, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
Atlanta Hypertension Initiative Launches Coordinated Push to Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes Across Metro Region
The Atlanta Hypertension Initiative is bringing health systems, churches, and community groups together to improve blood pressure control for more than 500,000 adults.
- Sports , Health
- May 1, 2026
- 9 minutes Read
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 6
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo expands its legacy of community care through a new partnership with Guardant Health, bringing life‑saving colorectal cancer screening and education directly to Black communities.
- Community , Health , Politics
- April 17, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
Atlanta Marks Major Housing Milestone with Opening of The Beacon at Cooper Street
Atlanta celebrates opening of The Beacon at Cooper Street, marking 500 rapid housing units delivered to address homelessness through innovative modular construction and community partnerships.
TSJWear Your Health on Your Sleeve
“Smart devices now track heart rate, sleep, and glucose, turning everyday wear into powerful tools for health awareness, prevention, and community wellness.”
- Education , Health
- April 4, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
SNAP Eligibility, Policy Changes, and What Households Need to Know in 2026
SNAP benefits in 2026 bring updated income limits, work requirements, and policy changes under federal law, impacting how low-income households qualify for food assistance nationwide.
- Health
- March 1, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
Red Shoe Lunch Marks 16 Years of Sisterhood, Survival, and a Mission to Save Lives
The 16th Annual Red Shoe Lunch at Chateau Elan advanced heart disease prevention through the Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation’s blood pressure monitor initiative.
- Community , Health
- January 10, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
From COLA to Copays: How 2026 Reshapes Retirement Security
Social Security and Medicare changes in 2026 include higher COLA payments, rising premiums, new senior tax breaks, negotiated drug prices, and potential Medicare coverage for weight-loss drugs.
- Community , Health
- December 14, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
DeKalb Targets Illegal Tire Dumping With $250K Initiative
DeKalb County launches a $250,000 initiative to combat illegal tire dumping, removing over 37,000 tires and targeting major dump sites across neighborhoods and commercial corridors.
- Community , Health
- November 20, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
DeKalb County Approves $78 Million Contract to Improve Ambulance Response and Expand EMS Coverage
DeKalb County approved a five-year, $78 million ambulance contract that expands coverage to 600 daily unit hours and continues cutting EMS response times across all emergencies.
- Community , Health
- October 22, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Just 83 Shy: Atlanta Seniors Nearly Break Guinness Record at Wellness Celebration
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | October 21, 2025 ATLANTA — On Saturday, October 18, hundreds of seniors filled the Wolf Creek Amphitheater for a joyful and determined attempt…
- Health , Have You Seen
- October 19, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
October Marks 40 Years of Breast Cancer Awareness: Every Story Is Unique, Every Journey Matters
October marks 40 years of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Know the signs, close the gaps, and act early. Every story is unique. Every journey matters. Get screened
- Health
- October 9, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Denied Care, Divided Nation: How America Fails Its Sickest Patients—and the People Fighting Back
By Stacy M Brown | BlackpressUSA Newsiwre | October 9, 2025 Across America, families are being broken not by illness alone, but by the quiet cruelty of denial letters from…
- Community , Health
- October 1, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
SilverSneakers and Kroc Atlanta Center Bring Seniors Together for 2K Walk
Nearly 30 Atlanta seniors joined SilverSneakers and Kroc Atlanta Center’s free 2K walk, highlighting fitness, fellowship, and healthy aging in the Pittsburgh community.
- Community , Health
- September 13, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson flaunted chilling gun obsession in family photos
Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin, Tyler Robinson, had childhood firearm obsession; investigators cite rooftop sniper attack, political motive, and disturbing family photos in Utah arrest.
