Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress Gloria Reuben exemplifies valor by sharing personal stories of her menopausal years and the sometimes debilitating hot flashes. Black women are inordinately impacted by stronger hot flashes, which is why the “ER” star partnered with Astellas, the makers of VEOZAH. It is a 100 percent hormone-free treatment option approved by the FDA to reduce the frequency and severity of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS), also known as hot flashes or “night sweats.”