Physician shortages and broadband gaps hinder access to care. Some gains could be lost if certain pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities expire. By Hina Suzuki Wisconsin Watch and Tyler … [Read more...]
The Most Transmissible Strain of the Coronavirus in the Country is Also now the Most Prevalent. Here’s What you Need to Know
By Devin Blake This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
Black Doctor Debunks COVID-19 Myths on TikTok to Reach Black Americans
By Paula Penebaker A growing number of Black doctors are using social media to reach vaccine-wary members of their communities. Dr. Kristamarie Collman, a family medicine physician in Orlando, … [Read more...]
COVID, the Flu, RSV, Respiratory Illnesses Abound
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Yes, we are all ready to meet family, travel to places and return to a degree of normalcy after two years of the Pandemic and a year of adjusting to this new normal. But, like 2020, … [Read more...]
Biden Administration Announces Winter COVID-19 Preparedness Plan
By Karen Stokes On December 15th, the Biden Administration announced their Winter COVID-19 Preparedness Plan to ensure Americans stay ahead of increases in COVID-19 cases this … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Public Health Collaborative Announces New Campaigns Encouraging COVID-19 Booster and Flu Vaccinations in Low-Vaccine Rate Zip Codes
Holiday and COVID-19 booster campaigns aim to educate and excite Milwaukee– The Milwaukee County Public Health Collaborative (MCPHC) is announcing three public awareness campaigns designed to … [Read more...]
Biden Administration Urges Americans to Get Flu Shots and COVID-19 Boosters
By Karen Stokes Early increases are being reported in seasonal flu activity. “We noticed a lot of the increases this winter because we haven’t had flu circulating the way it usually does … [Read more...]
When COVID-19 hit, Homeschooling Spiked. Now, Parents are Reluctant to Send Their kids Back.
By Josephine McNeal Homeschooling, once a fairly niche form of education, rose to new heights during COVID-19, especially among Black families who made the switch at a remarkably high … [Read more...]
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Real Talk: Black Families Must Prioritize Protection from COVID-19 for Young Children
By Dr. Joan Prince When America gets a cold, the Black community gets pneumonia. This is a saying that is well known to many who pay attention to topics of health care and health equity in this … [Read more...]
White House Announces Plan for Americans to Have Access to New Updated COVID Vaccine
By Karen Stokes The Biden administration announced plans to fight COVID-19 this fall and winter, when cases are expected to rise, with a focus on ensuring access to the newly-updated booster … [Read more...]
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