Community EngAGEment: Aging News and Information Provided by the Milwaukee County Department on Aging Welcome to the first column of “Community EngAGEment”, your source for news and … [Read more...]
Local Eye Care Specialists explain risks and treatment options for glaucoma
By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S., especially for African Americans. In fact, Black Americans have a 6-8 times higher risk of developing glaucoma than … [Read more...]
New Wisconsin Health Insurance Cost ranking
Milwaukee and Racine have highest Health Insurance Costs in State for 2013 Citizen Action of Wisconsin released its 7th Annual Wisconsin Health Insurance Cost Ranking report Wednesday morning on a … [Read more...]
State health officials encourage flu shots to protect family and friends
People of all ages advised to get vaccinated With the holidays around the corner, and winter break about to start for schoolchildren, state health officials today encouraged Wisconsin residents to … [Read more...]
Health resources more accessible
There are a number of health programs that may be able to help area residents. Unfortunately, often times those residents are not aware of the programs or if they qualify for them. The City of … [Read more...]
Columbia St. Mary’s receives $200,000 grant to investigate the connection between oral healthcare and poor birth outcomes
Columbia St. Mary’s has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Medical College of Wisconsin’s (MCW) Healthier Wisconsin Partnership Program to fund an innovative new project that will provide dental … [Read more...]
Will diabetic eye disease affect someone you know?
Diabetes is being diagnosed in epidemic numbers across all ages and races. This increase means a corresponding surge in complications related to the disease, including sight-robbing “diabetic … [Read more...]
Local engineer and sports enthusiast lays out plan for good health and vision
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of six, 32-year-old Michael Zabel can hardly recall a time when the disease wasn’t a part of his life. “I remember when I was little; the doctor always told … [Read more...]
Repairers of the Breach appoints clinic leader
Repairers of the Breach has named Debbie Minsky- Kelly clinic coordinator of the organization’s medical clinic for homeless and impoverished Milwaukeeans. In her new capacity, Minsky-Kelly will … [Read more...]
Health insurance exchange deadline looms
Internal documents shed light on Walker decision Now that President Obama has been re-elected, the Walker Administration faces a major deadline for a core element of the Affordable Care Act. The … [Read more...]
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