::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

On March 24 at 3 pm EST, BET (a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), the nation's leading provider of quality content for African American audiences, and Vaseline® are partnering to host a powerful Zoom discussion for consumers featuring award-winning director and actress, Regina King, around skincare equity for skin of color.    “ Over the past year, we’ve seen the challenges that people of color face in achieving equitable health outcomes and unfortunately, the dermatology practice is no different, ” said Louis Carr, President of Media Sales at BET. “ Through our partnership with Vaseline®, we’re committed to increasing awareness of the importance of health through skincare. We’re honored to have the opportunity to partner with and lend our platform to amplify Vaseline’s Equitable Skincare for All campaign. ” The Equitable Skincare for All discussion will highlight the healthcare and skincare inequities that negatively impact Black and Brown communities, the i...

Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released information on how States can cover the cost of treating babies suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).  NAS occurs when babies are exposed to opioids or other addictive drugs during pregnancy, and then experience painful withdrawal symptoms during their first few weeks of life.    It is our responsibility to do all we can to ensure our most vulnerable are protected.  This past year, I visited Lily’s Place in West Virginia, where addiction recovery treatment is available to the entire family.  “ Be Best” is dedicated to bringing attention to successful programs like Lily’s Place because our nation needs more programs like these to help struggling Americans.  I am proud to support HHS in its continued efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.  I encourage States, hospital groups, and nonprofits to click here to read more on the benefits and waivers available to help ...