Events like this are a lot of work. But it’s all good for the community — and that payoff is immeasurable.

It’s the kind of thing that should always be fluid to reflect the latest health research. And while we do have information available on our Web site, we’re well aware the great digital divide keeps...

You have to meet people where they are.

When you look at the state of many minorities, and the rise in obesity and diabetes — especially African-Americans and Hispanics — we excel at dying. That simply can’t be ignored.

We like our food fried, greasy and sweet. My people in the audience know we go to a funeral to eat, not to cry. We can have a throw-down meal at a funeral. But we...