By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to tobacco, most people know at least one person in his or her life who smokes. In Wisconsin, the state average reaches 16 percent, according to the … [Read more...]
As we Reflect on the Legacy of African-Americans this Month, Let’s not Forget to Talk about Menthol
By Jeff Engelmann and Delores Green As we celebrate Black History Month, there are many notable achievements our state can be proud of. We elected Mandela Barnes, the first African-American … [Read more...]
Blindness is Preventable with Treatment and Good Health
By Nyesha Stone In life, as people become older the weaker their body may become, and eyesight is no exception. February is Low Vision Awareness Month, so, Dr. Judy E. Kim, an ophthalmologist … [Read more...]
A Slave’s African Medical Science Saves the Lives of Bostonians During the 1721 Smallpox Epidemic
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent “I didn’t know I was a slave until I found out I couldn’t do the things I wanted.” — Frederick Douglass “I am not ashamed of my grandparents … [Read more...]
Are You at Risk For a Leading Cause of Blindness in Black Americans?
January is “National Glaucoma Awareness Month” By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is known as the “Sneak Thief of Sight” because the most common type is painless and progresses so slowly that most … [Read more...]
City of Milwaukee Health Department Offers Free Flu Shots
Flu Shots Available to City of Milwaukee Residents at No Charge MILWAUKEE – Influenza activity is increasing in the City of Milwaukee. In response, the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is … [Read more...]
No More New Year’s—New You: You don’t need a New Year to get to a New You.
By Morgan A. Owens NNPA Newswire Contributor Let’s be really honest, how often do we neglect our New Year’s resolutions after January? Many times, we set resolutions but don’t know where to … [Read more...]
BloodCenter of Wisconsin and Noodles & Company Thank Blood Donors with Free Entrée
By Mrinal Gokhale With January being National Blood Donor Month, the Blood Center of Wisconsin (BCW) has partnered with Noodles & Company to give all attempting donors a free entrée for their … [Read more...]
Support St Joe’s Coalition Opens Doors for Community Conversation
By Dylan Deprey Since Ascension Wisconsin announced they would potentially be ending surgical services at St. Joseph’s Hospital in April, the Support St. Joe’s Coalition has been hard at work … [Read more...]
Mayor Barrett Says Federal Aid Can Help Opioid Epidemic
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In recent years, Milwaukee has seen a dramatic increase in the amount of opioid-related deaths. Of those who died, many struggled with addiction for years. While the … [Read more...]
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