Can you tell the difference between psoriasis and eczema? 🤔👀. #dyk Psoriasis and eczema are caused by your immune system, just in two different ways? Both conditions are affected by different types of T-cells which cause varying inflammation of the skin. It’s a long-standing

The countdown is on! ⏳👀. DREF Research Matters is proud to announce that we will be attending the @CBCFInc ‘s 54th Annual Legislative Conference this year🤎🖤 . We’re excited to be part of the movement that’s leading with purpose—amplifying voices, advancing powerful policy

Today is World Breast Cancer Research Day 💗. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, with 1️⃣ in 8️⃣ facing a diagnosis during their lifetime. The good news 🗞️ is: Research is helping to save lives - Survival rates have risen to 92% this year, an all-time

This National Minority Donor Awareness we’re doing more than just asking for new donors - We’re encouraging healthy living practices that decrease the need for organ donation & advocating for closing the disparities’ gap in organ transplantation 💙🧡 Let’s take the first step

Let’s address the elephant in the room 👀⏱️. With a history of medical mistreatment and abuse, it’s no wonder that fears exist around minorities and the choice to be organ donors 🫁🤲🏾. So, let’s combat these fears with facts! 🧠 Swipe to read our myth busters concerning all

It’s time to address the elephant in the room 👀⏱️. With a history of medical mistreatment and abuse, it’s no wonder that fears exist around minorities and the choice to be organ donors 🫁🤲🏾. So, let’s combat these fears with knowledge! 🧠 New policies are being made everyday to

It’s time for a Friday Feel Good!! ⏰🥰. Our Citywide Coordinators work year-round in their areas to bring health education and insight to their communities, but they don’t do this work alone! Within the last year, our 7 CWCs have worked with HPOs such as @LSUHealthNO ,

It’s time for back to school 🚌✏️, which means it’s also vaccine season! . August is National Immunization Awareness Month and we’re highlighting the important role vaccines play in fostering well-rounded care for people of all ages 💉 🦠. There are MANY important vaccines that

#dyk 🤔 You can be diagnosed with lung cancer even if you’ve never smoked? . Contrary to popular belief, #lungcancer isn’t just a smoker’s disease - It actually remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths around the world, with 1️⃣ in 5️⃣cancer deaths being attributed to

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (#ada), a landmark piece of legislation that ensures people with disabilities have equal access to employment, services, and public life ✍🏽 Every July we mark this occasion by celebrating the continued

As we continue bringing awareness to the importance of Minority Mental Health, we’re highlighting important statistics about the disparity that exists for #mentalhealth care 💚 . #dyk 🤔 While nearly 25% of American adults are living with mental illness, African Americans,

(2/2) We would like to give a special thank you to all of our partners, workshop attendees, special visitors, and the entire DREF Research Matters team for making this event one to remember 🫶🏽 We can’t wait to do it again soon!. Visit the link in our bio to see our upcoming

(1/2) How has it been a week already 😱⁉️. We had such a good time at @dstinc1913 ‘s 57th National Convention in Washington DC that we’re still recovering a week later 🤭 Swipe to see highlights from this year’s Convention where we participated as an exhibitor and workshop

Since 2008, July has been designated as National Minority Mental Health Month in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell and her work to eliminate the disparity in #mentalhealth care for all communities 💚 . #dyk 🤔 While racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to report mental

Summer, Summer, Summertime ☀️ is in full effect & that means it’s time to lather on that sunscreen 🧴. This #uvawarenessmonth we’re bringing you the facts on UV protection & emphasizing the importance of using sunscreen on all skin tones and types. #dyk Sunscreens are assigned a

It’s tiiimmmeee! ⏰🥳. DREF Research Matters is excited to attend @dstinc1913 ‘s 57th National Convention in Washington, DC starting tomorrow 😁❗️. Interested in having your chapter partner with us? 🤔 Or maybe you’d like to learn how you can make an impact on research? 🔬 Then

And that’s a wrap on Year 8! 🎬. This holiday weekend, we’ve got sooo much to celebrate 🎉 🥳 On July 1, we concluded our 8️⃣th year of the DREF Research Matters initiative! This year came with its struggles, but we remained committed to engaging our communities in dialogue about

#dyk About 65% of men report that they avoid seeking medical care for as long as possible ⁉️. There are many men who don’t trust their instincts when it comes to health issues and need to the support of family 🧑‍🧑‍🧒, friends 👯‍♂️ & loved ones 🫂 to push them to seek care, and

Today is National HIV Testing Day 🧪♥️ #dyk Nearly 40% of new HIV infections are transmitted by people who don’t know they have the virus?. That’s why it’s important to #knowyourstatus ! Getting tested is the first step in maintaining a healthy life and preventing HIV

⏳ The countdown is on!! 🗓️. DREF Research Matters is excited to announce our attendance at Delta Sigma Theta’s 57th National Convention in Washington, DC this year 😁🥳 . Interested in having your chapter partner with us? 🤔 Or maybe you’d like to learn how you can impact