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Take control of your health: A common-sense guide to prevention
If you’re being featured in on a site named “Afro” years after you started shaving (not bald!), then the ancestors must be showing favor on you. Hope you enjoy th
A Deep Dive into Ivermectin – Seven Straight, No Chaser Questions and Answers
1. What is ivermectin? How is it currently used? In humans, ivermectin is an anti-parasitic medication. Although it’s often called an anti-worming medication, microscopic parasit
Comment From A Vaccinated Person: Give Me Some Advice!
Here are four tips for your consideration. 1. Wear a mask. If you thought you got the vaccine to protect others, that’s not exactly true. You got vaccinated to prevent yourself f
When We Might See A Kids’ COVID Vaccine And What To Do Until Then
It’s always important to point out the other components of combatting COVID-19. Kudos to the Chicago Teachers Union for standing for full adherence to CDC guidelines if child
When Values and Experiences Shape Choices
Introduction I’m quite conflicted. From multiple angles, I am seeing both national and African American communities being ravaged by COVID-19. I am also seeing both gripped by mu
Next Steps after a Diagnosis of COVID-19
Introduction This Straight No Chaser addresses next steps after a diagnosis of COVID-19. The post addresses those with mild or no symptoms. There have been well over 3.4 million Am
An Open Letter to the African American Community about the Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser looks at the African American community and the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine. Indeed, the African American community specifically has deci
A Voice in Support of a COVID-19 Vaccine
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser discusses expected challenges in getting the American population to take a COVID-19 vaccine. America has an emerging vaccine problem, and per
The NBA’s Model of Restarting Sports
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser looks at the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) approach to restarting sports. In the midst of record numbers of Covid-19, the NBA
A Voice for Strategically Reopening Schools
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser addressing the challenge of reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. America’s futility in addressing Covid-19 has left us with
We’re All Making COVID-19 Choices
Introduction This Straight, No Choices address our COVID-19 choices. We’ve focused a lot on our failures getting the fundamentals of public health implemented, both nationally an
Dexamethasone in Treating COVID-19
Introduction In the news, this Straight, No Chaser reviews new findings on the use of dexamethasone in treating COVID-19. Dexamethasone is a commonly used steroid tha
When a Virus Becomes Politics
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser addresses the notion of when a virus becomes politics, aka you’re too close to the source. I can’t recall a situation (even inc
Revisiting the COVID-19 New Normal
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser revisits what could become the COVID-19 new normal. Have you wondered why and how the United States has become comfortable with annual deaths
(Relatively) Safe Church Reopening Strategies
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser addresses how you can access safe church reopening strategies. Between Sterling Initiatives and SI Medical Supply, we’re providing co
CDC Revision of Advice on COVID-19 Transmission from Touching Surfaces
Information This post addresses COVID-19 transmission from touching surfaces. Today’s advice to you is not to confuse the reporting of science with information. Huh? The screamin
Challenges and Guidelines for Returning to School
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser looks at challenges and guidelines for returning to school. First, here are two questions for your consideration. What would happen if all col
Your Personal COVID-19 Reopening Checklist
Introduction We are making choices. I asked people on my Facebook page if they would take a vaccine if approved and available this December. 89% said they would not. I asked if peo
A Call to Adjust Priorities within our Healthcare System
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser makes a call to adjust priorities within our healthcare system. Can we take a moment and reflect on how poorly designed our healthcare system
Dr. Sterling’s Recent Media Appearances
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser features some of Dr. Sterling’s recent media appearances. View this, and get answers to many of your questions! Recent Media Appearances
