By Karen Stokes Gwen Washington, a former Milwaukee Public School educator, believes in staying healthy. She faithfully attends her annual physicals and she’s been in good health. Recently, her … [Read more...]
Now is the Time for Black Men to Get Serious about Their Health
By Karen Stokes Community activist, Andre Lee Ellis has experienced the highs and lows of health. He’s learned first-hand the importance of diet, exercise and education to improve health and … [Read more...]
SWIM Member Organizations Receive Education on Advocacy Techniques at Workshop
By Karen Stokes Advocates and staff from Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee (SWIM) member organizations gathered at St. Joseph Hospital, Monday afternoon for a workshop discussing information and … [Read more...]
Ascension Wisconsin Celebrates the Impact of Community Churches in Promoting Infant Health
By Karen Stokes Ascension Wisconsin hosted its ninth annual Strong Baby informational luncheon at the St. Joseph Campus, 5000 W Chambers St. The luncheon celebrated 32 churches on becoming … [Read more...]
Pension Contributions Among Challenges Raised During Preliminary Budget Hearing
By Karen Stokes The City of Milwaukee held the 2020 Preliminary Budget Hearing on Thursday, Aug.15 at the Zeidler Municipal Building. The purpose of the public meeting was to discuss the … [Read more...]
Ascension Sponsors Blessing of the Baby Event at Ebenezer Church of God in Christ
By Karen Stokes Years ago, Julia Means, community health ministry nurse with Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, attended a conference that deeply affected her. At the conference, they … [Read more...]
#CLOSEmsdf Commemorates the Second Anniversary of the Campaign to Shut Down the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
By Karen Stokes A coalition of local, state and national organizations and community members were out in numbers on a hot, sunny afternoon last Saturday outside of the Milwaukee Secure … [Read more...]
Symposium Educates and Presents Opportunities for Diverse Business Owners
By Karen Stokes The Resource Group and Ascension Wisconsin hosted a Supplier diversity symposium on April 30. Speakers, panelists, hospital and healthcare executives, participated in the … [Read more...]
Governor Evers Announces Budget Proposal for Women’s Health Initiatives
By Karen Stokes On Thursday, Governor Tony Evers announced that his upcoming budget proposal will include a nearly 28 million dollar investment in the “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Celebrates Launch of Sherman Phoenix During Grand Opening
By Karen Stokes What a difference two years can make when time, persistence and love of community are in place. They can transform a space damaged from violence into a space for the community. … [Read more...]
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