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...]
The gift of smoke-free living spaces
By Lorraine Lathen During the holiday season, many of us look forward to giving something special to those we love and even to help out a stranger. We take time to find out what’s on our loved … [Read more...]
New Wisconsin Health Insurance Cost Ranking
Milwaukee health insurance 27 percent more costly than Madison, and much lower quality Citizen Action of Wisconsin released its 6th Annual Wisconsin Health Insurance Cost Ranking report earlier this … [Read more...]
Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS: World AIDS Day
Special to the NNPA from the Black AIDS Institute The 2011 theme for World AIDS Day is “Getting to Zero.” The Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS commends the Obama Administration on its … [Read more...]
What do you know about diabetic eye disease?
Diabetes is being diagnosed in unprecedented numbers across all ages and races. This increased incidence means a corresponding increase in health complications related to the disease, including … [Read more...]
Westlawn receives EPA grant for health initiatives
Milwaukee County executive Chris Abele, Mayor Tom Barrett, UWM Chancellor Mike Lovell, and EPA Region 5 administrator Dr. Susan Hedman joined other dignitaries in announcing the award of a nearly … [Read more...]
Fields announces expansion of Jobs Training Program
MADISON –State Representative Jason Fields (D-Milwaukee) announced today the expansion of the Skilled Training Opportunities Pilot Program (STOPP) to Green Bay. “This program will ensure that … [Read more...]
First Lady joins food desert fight
By Wendell Hutson Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Crusader Keisha Abrams, a 43-yearold diabetic, has shopped at a South Side Walgreens for 20 years and now shops there even more since the … [Read more...]
Local Organization fights breast cancer among African American women
Gift for Life Block Walk raised breast cancer awareness By Maricha Harris No one wants to be diagnosed with cancer, but for tens of thousands of Wisconsinites the unwanted diagnosis becomes an … [Read more...]
Useful Information for Black women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Special to the NNPA from the National Cancer Institute October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Is there cause for celebration? For many reasons, the answer is a resounding “yes.” … [Read more...]
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