By: Hayley Crandall Marquette University School of Dentistry offered free dental care and education to students at Rocketship Southside Community Prep earlier this month. The program offers … [Read more...]
CDC Removes Data on Number of People Tested for Coronavirus from Website as Infection Numbers Spike
By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor On March 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) abruptly postponed a press briefing on COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. … [Read more...]
‘It Can Take a Toll’: How Caregivers Can Help Themselves and Their loved Ones
By Bridget Fogarty 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...]
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Big Insurance Must Help End Surprise Medical Billing
By: Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO It is a serious financial problem that far too many African Americans – from impoverished … [Read more...]
Medical College of Wisconsin Receives Gifts Exceeding $2 Million from Baird and Community Leaders
Endowed Chair Established in Honor of Former MCW Trustee, Former Baird Chairman, President & CEO G. Frederick Kasten, Jr., to Accelerate Parkinson’s Disease Research On Feb. 25, the Medical … [Read more...]
Gee-niuses Provide Haircuts and Health Screenings
By Mrinal Gokhale Gaulien “Gee” Smith, owner of Milwaukee’s longest running barbershop, has several immediate family members that passed away from preventable illnesses before the age of 65. He … [Read more...]
Mini Medical School Day Shows Local Underrepresented High School Students Opportunities in the Healthcare Field
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) welcomed approximately 100 local high school students to its campus for Mini Medical School Day on Friday, Feb. 14. The goal of MCW’s annual Mini Medical … [Read more...]
City’s Board of Health Seeking Members for Lead-Safe Advisory Committee
MILWAUKEE, Wis. —The City of Milwaukee Health Department has partnered with the City’s Board of Health to establish a comprehensive Lead-Safe Advisory Committee. The goal of the Lead-Safe Advisory … [Read more...]
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Despite New Law Raising Purchase Age to 21, Tobacco Will Still Disproportionately Hurt The Poor
By Lula Chambers Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention & Poverty Network Member We’ve all seen the news. The federal minimum age to purchase tobacco is now 21, a change that was spurred by a … [Read more...]
Naughty or nice? You might want to avoid a carb-heavy diet this season and put some fats on your holiday menu
Heart attack rates rise each winter. Nutritionist recommends these easy food swaps to help reduce your risk. Experts aren’t sure why people are more likely to have a heart attack during the … [Read more...]
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