By Nyesha Stone Imagine waking up one day and you’re sick, sicker than you’ve ever been in your life. But you think to yourself, it’s going to be okay. You have health insurance, and because with … [Read more...]
Addressing Domestic Violence: Wear Purple During October for Domestic Violence Awareness
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Domestic violence is not an individual issue, it’s a public health one. With that in mind, it’s up to the community to end domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence … [Read more...]
Our Youth are in a Crisis: Pathfinders Discuss Sex Trafficking and Other Issues
By Nyesha Stone The phrase sex trafficking isn’t a pleasant one. Most people don’t like discussing the topic, but it’s a real issue here in Milwaukee and we need to address it. Many of Milwaukee’s … [Read more...]
Radio Host Faithe Colas Discusses Mental Health in the Black community
By Rhea Riley Last week marked National Mental Health Awareness Week in the U.S., and to address the importance of mental health services, radio host Faithe Colas invited local psycho therapist … [Read more...]
The Common Misconceptions of HIV and AIDS
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to sexual health, there’s a lot to learn. Most people received the sex talk or some sort of equivalent during middle school or high school health class. They … [Read more...]
Tealology Takeover Talks Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Women’s Health
By Dylan Deprey Whenever Chante Caldwell told somebody she was battling Cancer, they usually assumed it was Breast Cancer. Once she acknowledged that she was actually battling Ovarian Cancer, they … [Read more...]
Community Care to Host Free Health Matters Event September 22nd, at Vliet Street Center
By Ethan Duran Community Care Inc. will be offering physical and mental health screenings during its Health Matters Event at 3220 W. Vliet Street. When the doors open at 10 a.m., community … [Read more...]
Clinics Offer STD Testing Across Milwaukee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this year, Milwaukee was struck with a sudden spike of HIV and syphilis cases. As the outbreak spread across the city, sexually active individuals were encouraged to … [Read more...]
What’s Out, What’s In to Manage Snoring
Compiled by Milwaukee Courier Staff Most of us are familiar with the concept of sleep hygiene: creating the right conditions and habits to promote better sleep. Now there’s also snore hygiene: good … [Read more...]
Ask Dr. Kevin: Out with the Old, In with a New Understanding to Improve SCD Care
By Dr. Kevin Williams (Chief Medical Officer, Pfizer Rare Disease Unit) The “Ask Dr. Kevin” series is brought to you by Pfizer Rare Disease in collaboration with the National Newspaper … [Read more...]
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