Although childhood obesity rates have leveled off, obesity rates for teens have doubled in recent years—but you can protect them. Today, one in every five teens ages 12 to 19 is obese. Obesity in … [Read more...]
ARCW and National Partners File OCR Complaint
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - In the face of highly restrictive and discriminatory health insurance plans within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces, ARCW and the Center for Health Law and Policy … [Read more...]
Babies Held High for a Healthy Year
By Dylan Deprey A group of mothers, fathers and children formed a circle under the Carver Park pavilion. The sun played peek-a-boo with the clouds floating in the distance because a storm had … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Association to Offer Program for Family Caregivers
Milwaukee, WI – The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a three-part workshop called “Understanding Dementia: An Education Program for Family Caregivers” on consecutive Thursdays starting Thursday, … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Reappointment of DHHS Director Héctor Colón
Colón Reappointment Wins Endorsement of Mayor Barrett, Gov. Doyle, Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence, broad coalition of community members MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele … [Read more...]
Senior Selfies to End Alzheimer’s
SYNERGY HomeCare is raising money for Alzheimer's disease one Senior Selfie at a time. Throughout the month of September, the in-home care franchise organization with offices across the country is … [Read more...]
Getting Off to A Great Start With Breastfeeding Sept 8 & 17
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Self-Insurance Will Save Wisconsin
By Tom Doney It's belt-tightening season in Wisconsin. Governor Scott Walker recently signed a bill requiring that state agencies submit plans to reduce their 2017 budgets by 5 percent. The … [Read more...]
Immunizations and Oral Health at the Forefront of 16th Annual Back-To-School Fair
By Dylan Deprey As students attempt to hold on to the last days of summer vacation, parents count the same days waiting to send their children back to school. Just like teachers finalizing … [Read more...]
There is More to Immunization then Back-to-School Boosters
By Dylan Deprey The days are getting shorter and the leaves are beginning to change color. It can only mean one thing: summer is almost over. While Wisconsinites mentally prepare to shovel in … [Read more...]
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