May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month The warm spring in Wisconsin has triggered more deer tick activity than usual in many parts of the state, leading health officials to urge precautions against tick … [Read more...]
Women’s Health Week observed in Wisconsin
State health officials this week praised the important role women play in keeping Wisconsin a healthy, strong and safe place to live, but noted that because many women are busy caring for others or … [Read more...]
Folic acid found to improve vascular function in amenorrheic runners
A study led by sports medicine researcher Anne Hoch, D.O. at The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee has found that oral folic acid may provide a safe and inexpensive treatment to improve … [Read more...]
New lead paint prevention rule protects our kids
By Karen Timberlake, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Widespread use of lead based paint in older housing throughout Wisconsin has poisoned more than 46,000 Wisconsin … [Read more...]
New Lupus Awareness Campaign is launched
WASHINGTON, D.C - Twenty-two percent of 18-44 year old women in the United States reported hearing more about lupus compared to a year ago, according to a national online survey released today by the … [Read more...]
Free asthma health fair to take place on May 1
More than 30,000 children in Milwaukee County have asthma, an incurable and potentially fatal disease, contributing to more missed days of school than any other disease. Yet, asthma episodes can be … [Read more...]
Advance Directives workshop was held at Genesis Supportive Living Services
In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day, April 16, 2010, an Advance Directives workshop was held at Genesis Supportive Living Services, an agency that serves the older adult community in … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Recreation participates in a National Youth Obesity study
Study provides insight for educators, opportunities for local youth Milwaukee Recreation recently participated in the first phase of a national childhood obesity study conducted by the Sajai® … [Read more...]
Aurora Health Care Foundation Funds New Research Chair at UWM
Milwaukee, WI --April 14 2010-- ( Left to Right) -- Dr. Nick Turkal, Aurora’s president and CEO, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Chancellor, Carlos Santiago introduced, Dr. Ronda Hughes, newly … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle signs Critical Access Hospitals Bill
Governor Jim Doyle this week signed into law Assembly Bill 770, the Critical Access Hospitals Bill. This bill ensures that the 59 communities that are served by Critical Access Hospitals can leverage … [Read more...]
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