By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Out across the long stretches of the country—where the roads narrow, the hospitals disappear, and the winters sit heavy—health … [Read more...]
‘We Don’t Turn Anyone Away’: Wisconsin’s Free Clinics Fill Gaps as Thousands Expected to go Uninsured
By Addie Costello WPR/Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and republished by Wisconsin Watch and WPR. Editor’s note: This story has been updated to note the U.S. Senate’s rejection on … [Read more...]
How healthy is the air in your neighborhood? Here’s how you can find out.
The MKE FreshAir Collective analyzed data for a report so residents can learn about the air quality where they live, work and play. By Meredith Melland When Langston Verdin noticed high rates … [Read more...]
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Race Shadows Every Assault on the Affordable Care Act
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent The battles over the Affordable Care Act were never only about policy or the price of insurance. They were never simply arguments … [Read more...]
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Remembering Hydeia Broadbent: A Voice That Changed the World
By LaKeshia N. Myers As we observe World AIDS Day on December 1st, we remember a champion who transformed how America understood HIV and AIDS. Hydeia Broadbent, the pioneering activist who passed … [Read more...]
ACA Deadline Nears as 20 million Brace for Higher Health Costs
The Affordable Care Act subsidies that help more than 20 million people pay for health insurance are set to expire at the end of the month. By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National … [Read more...]
Senator Baldwin Leads Legislation to Ensure Health Care Access for Pregnant Women
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the Healthy Maternal and Obstetric Medicine (MOM) Act to ensure that all women eligible for coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) … [Read more...]
Emotions in Motion: Using Sports to Shape Stronger Youth
Kweku's Korner By Jolisa Castell, LCSW-QS, CCTP, Doctorate Candidate Before I understood the meaning of mental health, I understood the game, the rhythm of the ball, the pressure of a close … [Read more...]
Trump’s Big Ugly Bill Strips Nursing of Professional Status as Black Women Across the Nation Brace for Devastating Consequences
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent The Trump administration has declared that nursing is not a professional degree, striking directly at the heart of America’s … [Read more...]
Open Enrollment at Outreach Community Health Centers
Schedule your appointment today at (414) 727-6320 ochc-milw.org/enrollment … [Read more...]
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