The GE Foundation-the philanthropic organization of GE-and the GE Corporate Diversity Council awarded $1 million in total to four Milwaukee community healthcare centers toward the goal of increasing … [Read more...]
H1N1 influenza remains a threat
By Bevan K. Baker, Milwaukee Health Commissioner Last spring – well outside what’s commonly referred to as “flu season” – residents were inundated with reports of a new virus that was rapidly … [Read more...]
It’s not too late to change your Medicare Advantage Plan coverage
By Hal Sadowy, vice president and general manager for Today’s Health® HMO in Wisconsin If you are on Medicare and believe your current Medicare Advantage plan is not meeting your health care … [Read more...]
Dare to Be Aware – Inner Healing Fair at the Domes on March 20
Natural approaches to self-improvement The Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Boulevard, invites visitors to attend its Dare to Be Aware event, an Awareness and Inner Healing Fair, on Saturday, March … [Read more...]
Surgery & injections protect patients from vision loss to age-related eye diseases
Arnold “Alex” Luessi, 80, has a colorful life story that spans time and geographical boundaries, including immigration to the United States from Switzerland in 1952 onboard the Queen Elizabeth. But, … [Read more...]
Spices: 10 reasons why they are vital for your health
by Keith Scott MD Over the past decade medical scientists have discovered that ordinary culinary herbs and spices contain a vast quantity of exceptionally important plant nutrients that can help to … [Read more...]
Vaccination is the best defense
By Milwaukee Health Commissioner Bevan K. Baker Influenza (“flu”) is a serious disease for everyone, but this year’s H1N1 influenza – commonly referred to as “swine flu” – turns out to be … [Read more...]
Free H1N1 Vaccines Tuesday, February 23
The Salvation Army of Greater Milwaukee together with The City of Milwaukee Health Department, are encouraging residents to protect themselves against the H1N1 flu virus by getting vaccinated. City … [Read more...]
First Lady Michelle Obama launches Let’s Move
America’s move to raise a healthier generation of kids www.letsmove.gov THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON – First Lady Michelle Obama today announced an ambitious national goal of solving the … [Read more...]
Stroke and Osteoporosis Screening coming to Milwaukee
Residents living in and around the Milwaukee community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. The Knights of Columbus Council #524 will host Life Line Screening on … [Read more...]