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...]
Cream City Medical Society partners with public health for H1N1 Community Outreach Campaign
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...]