A $20 million boost from the Legislature is expanding oral health training programs, aiming to ease a dental worker shortage. By Miranda Dunlap Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and … [Read more...]
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Breast Cancer: Not Just a Female Problem
By LaKeshia N. Myers In 1993, Richard Roundtree was diagnosed with breast cancer. The actor who had personified the role of “Shaft” in the 1970s says he was shocked when he received the … [Read more...]
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Our Streets are Dry, But Our Hearts Are Heavy: Time to Heal
Kweku's Korner By Dr. Lia Knox I heard heavy rain, loud rumbling thunder, and saw sharp flashes of lightning that lit the dark sky last night. My first instinct was to run down the basement steps … [Read more...]
Trump and GOP Drive Shutdown While Families Face Soaring Premiums
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent MAGA Republicans have shut down the government once again after lawmakers failed to strike a deal to keep the lights on, leaving … [Read more...]
Medical Mission – Free Medical and Dental Care on October 4 – Ascension
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Sickle Cell Awareness Month Highlights Patient Struggles and Research Breakthroughs
By Karen Stokes September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and James Griffin has experienced firsthand the challenges of living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Diagnosed at age 2, Griffin endured … [Read more...]
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment Invites Applications for $250,000 Momentum Grants
Funding available for health improvement projects in Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wis.– The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is offering grants of up to $250,000 for projects planned and … [Read more...]
Medical Mission – Free Medical and Dental Care on October 4 – Ascension
9am to 1pm 1810 W. Bolivar Ave Milwaukee, WI 53221 … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month
MILWAUKEE – On September 15, during a public health briefing at ThriveOn King, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month in reaffirming the County’s … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why Early Intervention Benefits Mental Fitness
If you are experiencing mental health issues, don’t hesitate to seek professional help. Find out four reasons why early intervention benefits mental fitness. When a person experiences mental health … [Read more...]