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...]
Support from foundations helps non-profit to expand mission, control costs
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...]