Diabetes is being diagnosed in huge numbers across all ages and races. Saturated fats, simple sugars, super-sized portions, bulging waistlines, and lack of exercise are some of the known culprits. … [Read more...]
Walgreens and Take Care Clinics offer free blood glucose and A1C Testing as part of American Diabetes Month®
Past events found more than 25 percent of participants were at-risk for diabetes Walgreens (NYSE, NASDAQ: WAG), the nation’s largest drugstore chain with more than 70,000 health care service … [Read more...]
Help those in your community this Thanksgiving
Support local patients and food banks As the weather gets colder and the holiday season approaches, the need of those less fortunate grows. Blood donors can help patients while also helping a local … [Read more...]
Take Care Clinics help ease ER overcrowding
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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