By Lorraine Lathen, M.A. It’s a societal truth: not everyone is born with a silver spoon in his or her mouth. And, in Milwaukee, there are far too many pockets of extreme poverty where quality … [Read more...]
Barrett sets historic goal to impact infant mortality
City of Milwaukee seeks increased partnership with community to reduce African American infant deaths by 15 percent and overall infant deaths by 10 percent Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of … [Read more...]
Faith-Based Community embraces donorship
BloodCenter of Wisconsin hosted its Faith-Based and Health Care Community Reception on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at HeartLove Place. The Community Celebration honored African American donorship, … [Read more...]
Clergy commit to spreading Safe Baby Sleep message
By Lynda L. Jones Mayor Tom Barrett along with Health Commissioner Bevan Baker are reaching out to area clergy leaders to help inform the public on Safe Sleep for infants. As shared in last … [Read more...]
Strong Baby campaign highlights Infant Mortality Month
By Mayor Tom Barrett Five babies were chosen from the hundreds entered by proud parents from all economic backgrounds, representing every ethnic group in our great city. It was a tough job, … [Read more...]
Barrett appeals to Walker to support grant application
By Lynda L. Jones Mayor Tom Barrett called a press conference this week to make an appeal to Governor Scott Walker to write a letter of support regarding the City of Milwaukee’s grant … [Read more...]
Safe sleep messages expand to reduce infant deaths
By Lynda Jones, Editor Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of Health Bevan K. Baker unveiled additional hard-hitting safe sleep campaign messages aimed to prevent further infant deaths in … [Read more...]