Alternative sites for health care, including retail clinics and urgent care centers, could alleviate unnecessary emergency department overcrowding and save the health care system billions of dollars, … [Read more...]
GOP “Pledge” to repeal Health Care Reform, African Americans in jeopardy
WASHINGTON – In an analysis by the Center for American Progress of the recent “Pledge to America,” unveiled by the Republican leadership, CAP highlights one particular policy proposal by the … [Read more...]
Support is crucial to breast cancer survivors
By Jacqualine S. Williams A sunny day brought rays of hope to dozens of participants of the 3rd annual Gift for Life Block Walk sponsored by the Milwaukee chapter of Sisters Network, Inc. The … [Read more...]
Not your mother’s Mammogram: Going digital
By Marlene James, director, Imaging Services Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare It’s hard to meet anyone who hasn’t been affected by breast cancer in some way, or at least knows someone who has. The … [Read more...]
Repairers of the Breach Medical Clinic For Homeless Opens
United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Serve Marketing launch groundbreaking central city social media campaign
Conventional wisdom says to stay offline when trying to reach central city young adults and teens. Last Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, this wisdom was challenged when up to 200 men participated in “tell it … [Read more...]
Wisconsin awarded $4.7 million for teen healthy behavior programs
Teen pregnancy prevention, health and family communication emphasized Wisconsin will receive $4.7 million over five years to prevent unintended teen pregnancy along with reduce the youth cases of STD … [Read more...]
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Affordable Prevention Options
By Karen Timberlake, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Health Services October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is a time to rededicate ourselves to the cause of protecting more women … [Read more...]
Free Health Screening for Milwaukee residents offered on October 9
More than 1 million Americans are living with an undiagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). If that aneurysm bursts, only 10-25 percent of people will survive. A simple ultrasound screening for … [Read more...]
Dr. Maya Angelou issues call to healing
Urges everyone to take a stand for emotional emancipation (BLACK PR WIRE) New Haven, CT—In an open letter released this week, Dr. Maya Angelou, world-renowned poet, author and educator, has called on … [Read more...]
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