Black Health History
This everyday drink keeps your body hydrated, your skin glowing, and your energy up, something Michelle Obama always promoted!
Water
What is stress, and name one common way college students can manage it?
Stress is the body’s response to challenges or demands; management examples include deep breathing, exercise, journaling, or talking to a counselor.
This nutrient is the body’s main source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
This healthcare professional draws blood for tests, transfusions, and donations.
What is a phlebotomist?
This talk show host and actress went viral for saying “baby, this is Keke Palmer!” and is also known for speaking out about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Who is Keke Palmer?
This First Lady started the “Let’s Move!” campaign to help kids eat better and stay active.
Who is Michelle Obama?
Which neurotransmitter is often called the “feel-good chemical” because it helps regulate mood, sleep, and happiness?
Serotonin
Drinking this regularly throughout the day helps prevent fatigue, headaches, and supports healthy digestion.
What is water?
This career focuses on diagnosing and treating illnesses through medicine and surgery.
What is a physician or doctor?
This black Olympic gymnast reminded the world that “mental health is health” when she stepped back from competition to prioritize herself.
Who is Simone Biles?
This famous Black athlete has been open about her struggles with pregnancy and maternal health, helping shine light on health risks for Black women.
Who is Serena Williams?
True or False: Healthcare workers and pre-health students experience higher than average burnout rates due to emotional and academic stress.
True
This “macronutrient” supports muscle repair and is especially important after workouts.
What is protein?
This healthcare worker runs tests on blood, urine, and tissue samples to help doctors diagnose diseases.
What is a medical laboratory scientist or clinical laboratory technician?
This rapper opened up about going to therapy after losing his mom and wife, helping normalize mental health in hip-hop.
Who is Kanye West?
This event, celebrated every April, recognizes the importance of improving health for Black and minority communities.
What is National Minority Health Month?
Name one campus resource students can use to support their mental health at NIU .
NIU Counseling & Consultation Services
These nutrients, found mostly in fruits and vegetables, help protect cells from damage and support immune function.
What are antioxidants?
This professional supports people recovering from illness or injury by helping them regain daily living and work skills.
What is an occupational therapist?
This R&B artist opened up about postpartum depression and took a break from music after releasing Still Over It.
Who is Summer Walker?
She was the first African American woman in the U.S. to become a physician.
Who is Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler?
What is one sign of burnout in pre-health or healthcare students ?
Signs include emotional exhaustion, loss of motivation, irritability, or declining performance. Coping strategies include setting boundaries, seeking support, and scheduling regular rest or mindfulness time.
This term describes when the body releases stress hormones like cortisol, which can affect sleep, appetite, and mental health—so practices like meditation, deep breathing, and breaks are used to reduce it.
What is stress management (or managing stress)?
These professionals combine patient care and advanced research to develop and test new treatments, often working in both lab and clinical settings.
What is a clinical research scientist or medical researcher?
This singer shared her battle with lupus and a kidney transplant, sparking honest convos about invisible illnesses.
Who is Selena Gomez?