By Mrinal Gokhale A few weeks ago, the United Way announced the first ever HaRUNbee 5K Run/Walk for Healthy Birth Outcomes. It will take place on Saturday, August 6 in Milwaukee’s Harambee … [Read more...]
HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run approved as part of Bronzeville Week 2016
The Common Council approved the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run to occur on Saturday, August 6 as part of Bronzeville Week 2016, and is intended to raise awareness and help increase healthy birth outcomes in the … [Read more...]
Marquette University College of Nursing to host forum on infant mortality in Milwaukee
Marquette University College of Nursing, in partnership with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, will host its fifth annual Health Care Forum, “Infant Mortality in the Milwaukee Community,” Monday, April … [Read more...]
United Way awards $70,000 in grants to increase Healthy Birth Outcomes
Initiative aims to reduce infant mortality in Milwaukee United Way of Greater Milwaukee has awarded a total of $70,000 in funds to two local agencies as part of its Healthy Birth Outcomes Initiative … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Partnership Program selects United Way of Greater Milwaukee to head infant-mortality effort
The Wisconsin Partnership Program has selected an agency to lead efforts to reduce infant mortality in Milwaukee. The Partnership Program established the Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families … [Read more...]
Working together to save babies
Nicole Angresano Vice President, Community Impact United Way of Greater Milwaukee Every year, Milwaukee families suffer the unimaginable loss of a baby before his or her first birthday. This … [Read more...]
Infant mortality rates decline slightly but ongoing efforts needed
Rate Remains High for African American Infants; September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month MADISON – Even as updated data reported during Infant Mortality Awareness Month shows some decline in the … [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...]