By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Bernice Bynum was good about getting her yearly mammograms. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2015, 65.3 percent of women over 40, went in for … [Read more...]
Komen Corner Held Grand Opening at Sherman Phoenix Last Week
By Nyesha Stone Last week, the Sherman Phoenix welcomed a new tenant: Conversations with Komen, or Komen Corner, presented by Kohl’s, run by the Susan G. Komen organization. The corner is a … [Read more...]
Walk/Run To Help Fight Breast Cancer
Immediately after the opening ceremony participants begin their walk. (Photo by Chris Davis) “Pink Banners of Hope” line the walkway bridge of the Calatrava (The Milwaukee Art Museum.) (Photo … [Read more...]
Students Free Their Mind
By Nyesha Stone A space to unwind, lay down and do yoga—UWM students get a day of relaxation before finals. University Recreation Center (UREC) and Susan G. Komen teamed together to bring … [Read more...]
‘Cancer Can’t Stop Her’ Nieves the fighter
By Nyesha Stone A two-time survivor, Maria Nieves is the definition of a fighter. Nieves was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, and then 10 years later in 2015. It wasn’t until her … [Read more...]
American Cancer Society & Kohl’s: Working together to finish the fight against breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in US women, and the most common cancer among Wisconsin women. In Wisconsin, the American Cancer Society estimates 4,730 women will be diagnosed … [Read more...]
Komen & UWM to Host Large-Scale Outdoor Yoga Session
Susan G. Komen® Southeast Wisconsin has partnered with the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee to host “Pink Yoga on The Green,” a free yoga event that will take place on Wednesday, May 11, … [Read more...]
Sisters 4 Cure celebrates and educates at second annual gathering
By Karen Stokes Sisters 4 Cure presented their second annual wellness event, Breast and Cervical Prevention & Survivorship, on Thursday at the Briggs and Stratton Corporate Auditorium, … [Read more...]
Local Health Center & Cancer Society Promote Prevention at Crucial Catch Day
By Dylan Deprey The pink and white sign said, “DIÁ DE “A CRUCIAL CATCH”. It directed people to the flight of stairs leading to the second floor of the Aurora Walker’s Point Community Health … [Read more...]
Single Mom Who Beat Breast Cancer Becomes Advocate for Milwaukee Women’s Health
By Ariele Vaccaro Even after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Milwaukee resident and single mom of four adult children Khasema Johnson never felt bad for herself. “I never had a why … [Read more...]
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