African Americans almost twice as likely to require hospitalization Recently published reports have detailed the disparity in the number of H1N1 cases requiring hospitalization in the Milwaukee area … [Read more...]
Community Winter Health Fair with FREE H1N1 shots and HIV testing
Next Door Foundation announces On Saturday, February 13, 2010 the Next Door Foundation will be partnering with CHIMC (Community Health Improvement for Milwaukee’s Children) and Students from the … [Read more...]
Local eye care specialists use lasers to control glaucoma, reduce need for drops
By Cheryl L. Dejewski & Carolyn Vescio Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S., especially for African-Americans. In fact, black Americans have a 6-8 times higher risk of … [Read more...]
A desperate mother’s request: Saving lives
By Jennifer Jones Austin Hello, my name is Jennifer Jones Austin. I am a 41 year old mother of two young children. Only months ago on September 23, I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Just … [Read more...]
Governor unveils BadgerCare Plus Basic
Plan provides self-funded coverage option for over 20,000 adults on waiting list Governor Jim Doyle unveiled a new self-funded health care plan today for adults without dependent children who are on … [Read more...]
United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee one of 41 sites selected for National Program to Fight Childhood Obesity
The United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee’s Childhood Obesity Prevention Project (UNCOM) has been awarded a $360,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to improve opportunities … [Read more...]
Sleep-related infant deaths – What can we do?
By Anna C. Benton, director Family and Community Health Services City of Milwaukee Health Department For the past decade, an average of 23 Milwaukee infants each year have died while sleeping … [Read more...]
Walgreens and Take Care Clinics administer one million H1N1 Vaccinations as greater access is provided
Americans are heeding the advice of health officials to get an H1N1 vaccination and help prevent a potential third wave of H1N1 flu activity. Walgreens (NYSE, NASDAQ: WAG), which is offering H1N1 … [Read more...]
Health official to focus on vaccinations
Minority groups 2-3 times more likely to be hospitalized with H1N1 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services kicked off National Influenza Vaccination Week this week by calling on local public … [Read more...]
Cases of leading cause of blindness expected to increase as population ages
Prevent Blindness Wisconsin educates the public on glaucoma and what steps can be taken to lessen vision loss Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world and the leading cause of … [Read more...]