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A glucose meter reads 6.4 on a white plate with lancet and test strips. Vegetables spill from a brown bag. Fork and knife on a white table.

A glucose meter reads 6.4 on a white plate with lancet and test strips. Vegetables spill from a brown bag. Fork and knife on a white table.

Living with Type 2 Diabetes in Texas: 5 Steps You Can Take Today

Learn what Type 2 diabetes means, why early action matters, and five practical steps uninsured Texans can start today with virtual help from MEM Health Promotion Services.

Marva Edwards-Marshall

Nov 12 min read

Cross-section of an artery with yellow plaque buildup and red blood cells flowing. Vivid red and yellow color contrast against dark background.

Cross-section of an artery with yellow plaque buildup and red blood cells flowing. Vivid red and yellow color contrast against dark background.

Understanding Cholesterol: A Path to Better Health

Your cholesterol numbers matter even if you feel fine. Learn what they mean and how uninsured adults can get low-cost virtual support.

Marva Edwards-Marshall

Sep 12 min read

Man taking notes during a video call with a smiling female doctor on a laptop. Doctor in blue scrubs holds a bottle, office background.

Man taking notes during a video call with a smiling female doctor on a laptop. Doctor in blue scrubs holds a bottle, office background.

Chronic Disease Awareness Day: 7 Powerful Actions to Build a Healthier Texas

Chronic diseases—like diabetes, heart disease, COPD, and kidney failure—cause 7 out of 10 deaths in Texas and consume most of our state’s...

Marva Edwards-Marshall

Jul 102 min read

Man in gray shirt eats pizza on a couch with a brick wall backdrop. Nearby, a soda bottle, glass, and phone rest on the table. Cozy mood.

Man in gray shirt eats pizza on a couch with a brick wall backdrop. Nearby, a soda bottle, glass, and phone rest on the table. Cozy mood.

Breaking the Cycle: Obesity, Smoking, and Chronic Disease

Obesity and smoking together create a perfect storm for diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The good news? Even small changes—supported...

Marva Edwards-Marshall

Jul 11 min read

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