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...]
Get the conversation started during “Let’s Talk Month”
By Nicole Angresano Vice president, Community Impact, United Way of Greater Milwaukee Is there anything parents look forward to more than talking to their children about SEX? I mean, I don’t know … [Read more...]
Barrett, Health Department and faith leaders unite
Safe Sleep Sabbath educates congregations on infant mortality By Maricha Harris Sunday morning service is the last place a churchgoer would expect to learn how to place her baby safely to … [Read more...]
Affordable Care Act brings free preventive care to Milwaukee seniors
The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and Know Your Care Wisconsin held a forum at the Clinton Rose Senior Center to promote the many free preventive care benefits for seniors available under … [Read more...]
Have the Courage to Dare Cancer
How Breast Cancer Diagnosis differs from Wisconsin to West Africa By Juliet Uzoma-Aguwa When breast cancer strikes, it doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, Black or White, religious or … [Read more...]
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