Capital Campaign fuels relocation for Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association, Southeastern Wisconsin chapter, recently moved into a new home at 620 S 76th Street, Suite 160 in Milwaukee. … [Read more...]
Brentwood Church of Christ Alzheimer’s Support Group
The 1st Year Anniversary of Brentwood Church of Christ’s Alzheimer’s Support Group, an African American/Community Based Support Group, on January 23, 2010 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. The event will be held … [Read more...]
Planned Parenthood applauds Congress for prioritizing evidence-based sex education in 2010 appropriations
The Healthy Youth Act could help position the state to accept new federal funds Madison, WI — Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin today praised Congress for passing the 2010 Appropriations … [Read more...]
Walgreens offering H1N1 Vaccine, assisting governments in nationwide inoculation effort
Walgreens (NYSE, NASDAQ: WAG), the nation’s largest drugstore chain and an industry leader with more than 17,000 certified or licensed immunizers, today announced it is offering H1N1 vaccine at more … [Read more...]
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State’s managed care changes could cost local economy hundreds of jobs
A decision by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to make changes to state health care programs in Southeast Wisconsin could adversely impact the local economy, affecting hundreds of … [Read more...]
The Tobacco Prevention and Control Program “Secondhand Smoke” – Year-end wrap up
With the coming New Year and Wisconsin’s state smoking ban set to go into effect in July, many workplaces and public gathering spots are already preparing for big changes. Could there be a better time … [Read more...]
Manage your mouth to manage your heart
Managing Your Mouth Helps Manage Your Heart, By: P. Piero D.D.S. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) claims the life of one American every 37 seconds according to the American Heart Association’s 2009 Heart … [Read more...]
Simple steps can prevent H1N1 – get vaccinated
Governor Doyle Column: Wisconsin has a lot of good news in our efforts to protect the public from H1N1 Influenza. First, H1N1 vaccine has become more plentiful. We know that vaccine is one of the … [Read more...]
‘Quitter in You’ campaign pilots in Milwaukee
The Quitter in You campaign embraces the journey of quitting by letting smokers know that every time they fail quitting, it brings them one step closer to quitting for good and the American Lung … [Read more...]
World AIDS Day program to be held at St. Gabriel COGIC
On Tues., Dec.1, 2009, we along with other countries around the world will be observing “World AIDS Day!” World AIDS Day, established in 1988 by the World Health Organization (W.H.O.), mission is to … [Read more...]