No Menthol Sunday is The Center for Black Health & Equity’s annual call to action highlighting the detrimental impact of tobacco on Black Health. May 19, 2024 marked the 10th anniversary of No … [Read more...]
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
By Karen Stokes The month of May is dedicated to spreading information and raising awareness about strokes. Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It … [Read more...]
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Medical Desert: Drought of Options in Black Communities
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant Clinic Closing Leaves Real Void It seems like the hits keep coming. Whether it’s medical clinics, hospitals or even pharmacies, Black communities are … [Read more...]
Efficiency of Care Yields Positive Outcome for Ascension Wisconsin Stroke Patient
No one ever wakes up expecting to go to the Emergency Room. “I thought I was going to lose my mother,” Goran Milosevic said. One day in February, Milosevic’s father walked into the kitchen to … [Read more...]
Enjoy a Free Healthy Meal While Learning How To Prevent Diabetes on June 5th
Dine-A-Betes Event Ascension St. Joseph Hospital Auditorium Wednesday June 5th 5:30pm to 7:30pm Registration required at: https://behealthybeyou.org/events … [Read more...]
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Summer Madness: Tips for Students to Navigate the Summer
Kweku's Korner By Dr. Edgar X. Jordan II “Drums, please! Summer, summer, summertime…” performed by the Fresh Prince has become an enduring anthem in the African American community. It heralds … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Drops ID Checks at Federally Funded Food Pantries
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says loosening restrictions will broaden access to food during high demand. Some pantry leaders see a potential for complications. By Addie … [Read more...]
Sickle Cell Disease Disproportionately Affects Black People. Here’s What you Need to Know
By Trisha Young This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
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Emotional Concussions: Running from Insanity
Kweku's Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi Insanity is defined as the state of being seriously mentally ill. In a more laypeople’s account, insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and … [Read more...]
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PFAS and the Black Community
Say Something Real What We Don’t Know and Are Not Told is Killing Us By Michelle Bryant While participating in a recent Earth Day (April 22nd) activity, an elderly gentleman pulled me to … [Read more...]
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