By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In recent years, Milwaukee has seen a dramatic increase in the amount of opioid-related deaths. Of those who died, many struggled with addiction for years. While the … [Read more...]
Running Rebels Holds Talkback to Discuss AIDS on World AIDS Day
By Nyesha Stone How old were you when you got the talk? It was an uncomfortable conversation, but it’s a necessary one. So, why is talking about sex and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) … [Read more...]
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Access to Care a Responsibility of Us All
By Reggie Newson Chief Advocacy Officer, Ascension Wisconsin Enrollment in HealthCare.gov, the website showcasing Wisconsin’s health insurance exchanges, is down this year when compared to last … [Read more...]
Can Some Holiday Foods Make you Happier than Others?
Psychonutritionist Shawn Talbott, PhD reveals why just a few days of a bad holiday diet can throw your gut and your mood out of whack By Dr. Shawn Talbott, PhD If you’re struggling to stay in … [Read more...]
Medical College of Wisconsin and Greater Milwaukee Foundation Pursue New Community-based Partnership
Collaboration, building on Flourishing Lives Initiative, will cultivate stronger, healthier communities Milwaukee – Recognizing an opportunity for enhanced impact around aligned goals, the Greater … [Read more...]
Are You at Risk for Losing Your Sight to Diabetes?
November is “National Diabetes Awareness Month” Protect your vision for tomorrow. Learn the facts today. By Cheryl L. Dejewski With diabetes at epidemic levels, you probably know (or are) one of … [Read more...]
Ascension St. Joseph Hosts First Health Fall Festival
By Karen Stokes Ascension St. Joseph Hospital, invited the public to a healthy dose of information and fun at their Fall Festival on November 8th. The first Fall Festival for Ascension St. … [Read more...]
Kathleen Sebelius Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Joined Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes at Health Care Event
By Nyesha Stone Imagine waking up one day and you’re sick, sicker than you’ve ever been in your life. But you think to yourself, it’s going to be okay. You have health insurance, and because with … [Read more...]
Addressing Domestic Violence: Wear Purple During October for Domestic Violence Awareness
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Domestic violence is not an individual issue, it’s a public health one. With that in mind, it’s up to the community to end domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence … [Read more...]
Our Youth are in a Crisis: Pathfinders Discuss Sex Trafficking and Other Issues
By Nyesha Stone The phrase sex trafficking isn’t a pleasant one. Most people don’t like discussing the topic, but it’s a real issue here in Milwaukee and we need to address it. Many of Milwaukee’s … [Read more...]
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