By Acting FEMA Region 5 Administrator Kevin M. Sligh Sr. It’s about accessibility, confidence and equity. FEMA’s focus for the last three months has been on reaching Wisconsin’s underserved … [Read more...]
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‘We believe you’: Milwaukee Honors Sexual Assault Survivors During 10th Annual Denim Day
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Elle Halo is angry and she’s not alone in that feeling. Halo, like many, is angry that sexual assault and violence are still happening to this day. She’s angry that … [Read more...]
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Making It Plain: What Black America Needs to Know about COVID-19, the Variants and the Vaccines
Establishing Public Health through the Black Church: The Road to Vaccination for All By Josephine Reid Local health departments play a vital role in providing many important public health services … [Read more...]
‘It’s My Body, and I Believe I Am Doing What is Best for Me’: Why Some COVID Survivors are Skipping the Shot
By Sam Woods Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Announces Funding to Help Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Wisconsin isn’t the healthiest state in the country, and while it’s not the worse it could always do better. According to the United Health Foundation’s annual report on … [Read more...]
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Gun Violence is a Public Health Crisis
By Rep. Robyn Vining Gun violence is a public health crisis. Nearly 20,000 Americans were killed by gun violence in 2020 – more than any other year in decades. This dangerous trend continues in … [Read more...]
Ascension Wisconsin Partners with the Social Development Commission and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee to Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations
Ascension Wisconsin announced it is partnering with community organizations Social Development Commission (SDC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) to host two free community … [Read more...]
Town Hall Event Calls on Sorority Sisters of the Divine Nine to Join the Vaccine Conversation
By Karen Stokes Comedian and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Loni Love, hosted a “Making it Plain” virtual town hall conversation Monday. The episode featured an intergenerational … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Center Vaccination Site to Close Next Month
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The Wisconsin Center has been a centralized location for vaccine distribution since the rollout began earlier this year. During Milwaukee County’s weekly update briefings … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy: What Expecting Moms Need to Know
By Dena Vang Pregnancy and childbirth are among life’s most cherished moments. While many women hope for a healthy pregnancy and delivery, complications tend to arise, especially among Black … [Read more...]
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