It will be here before you know it. Enrollment in the Affordable Healthcare Act begins October 1, 2013 with benefits starting January 1, 2014 but there is some confusion about how it will affect residents. Information sessions will shed light on the new healthcare program at the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) 7th Annual Spring Job [...]

By Deon Farr Our struggle began when Deontay Farr was diagnosed with Autism in 2009. Before that I never even heard of Autism. When I first told my mom about it she said don’t let them doctors tell you something’s wrong with your baby. It was very hard to accept and deal with in the [...]

The African American Breastfeeding Network of Milwaukee will host a Community Breastfeeding Gathering entitled; B.I.G. Mamas Support Breastfeeding. Program Highlights: • Breast Milk Is ‘Medicine’ For Babies Born Early Presenter: Dinah Scott, RN, IBCLC, Aurora Health Care • Grandmother said: Dispelling Common Breastfeeding Myths Presenter: Dalvery Blackwell, IBCLC, AABN • Grandmother Knows Best: Hearing From [...]

A special series by Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families When it comes to Milwaukee’s infant mortality crisis, there is good news and not so good news. Infant mortality–or the number of infants who die during their first year of life–is a major issue in the city of Milwaukee. Milwaukee’s infant mortality rate is among [...]

Proceeds raised on the behalf of cancer awareness By Cassandra Lans The NAACP Young Adult Committee is proud to present its ‘Fight Like A Girl’ event that will be held on May 4, 2013 at the Mother Katherine Daniels Conference Center. This unique event will feature local female celebrities in “the ring” to fight on [...]

Provided by the Milwaukee County Department on Aging A recent report published by the Associated Press lists Milwaukee County as the second least healthiest county in Wisconsin, finishing at number 71 of the 72 counties. The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released the rankings on Wednesday, March 20, [...]

April is Minority Health Month During National Minority Health Month, state health officials reaffirmed the state’s commitment to reducing rates of premature birth and infant mortality statewide, and especially among minorities. “During this month when we focus attention on minority health, we continue our efforts to improve women’s health before pregnancy, increase access to health [...]

Public Health researchers are coming to the Lenox Heights and St Joseph neighborhoods beginning the week of April 15 to gather information about our health and our community. The Survey of the Health of Wisconsin, SHOW, has been gathering health information since 2008. They are building a database of information for researchers and community planners [...]

Lessons learned in Memphis, Tennessee can help Southeastern, Wisconsin A special series by Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families Candles, cake and images of their child with smudged cake around the mouth and cheeks are joyful memories all parents want. However, far too many babies die before blowing out their first birthday candle. In Milwaukee, [...]

At the recent Board meeting of the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI), BCDI-Milwaukee learned it has been ranked as the number #1 Affiliate in the country. Under the leadership of the National President, Dr. Felicia DeHaney, NBCDI developed a list of criteria to rate the strengths and weaknesses of affiliates in providing services to [...]