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...]
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...]
4 Tips to Help Keep Children COVID-Free During the School Year
By Dena Vang Parents, caregivers, and educators have had vastly different experiences with COVID protocols over the course of the pandemic. With the 2022-2023 school year approaching and … [Read more...]
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