By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to health, Wisconsin doesn’t get the best grade in the book. In 2016, the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute gave the state a “D” for … [Read more...]
African American Heart Health Is Vital
By Dr. Anisa Shomo NNPA Newswire Contributor Last month, February 2019, was not only Black History Month, it was also Heart Health Awareness Month per the American Heart Association. Heart … [Read more...]
Students from the Medical College of Wisconsin Celebrate Match Day
By Rhea Riley The hall was a bundle of nerves as students and their families filled the ballroom at the Italian Community Center. In dark green “MCW Match Day 2019” T-shirts, more than 235 … [Read more...]
Gov. Evers Plans to Invest in a Cancer Research Facility
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz During his campaign, Governor Tony Evers talked openly about his battle with cancer. As a cancer survivor, Evers understood what its like to undergo treatment and how … [Read more...]
New Caregiver Support Group Offered by Alzheimer’s Association
A new caregiver support group based in Milwaukee and sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association is welcoming attendees. The group’s first meeting will be held on Friday, April 5 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at … [Read more...]
Gov. Evers’ Budget Includes Support for Alzheimer’s
By Ana Martinez–Ortiz Gov. Tony Evers recently released his proposed budget. As the new governor, Evers’ budget included several proposals, which aim to change the lives of Wisconsin residents … [Read more...]
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Doctors, Lawyers with Monetary Motives Cause Painful Decisions in Women’s Health Care
By Glenn Ellis Research Bioethics Fellow at Harvard Medical School Women, especially women of color and poor women, tend to suffer disproportionately in our healthcare system. The problem is … [Read more...]
Milwaukee’s CBD Wave Fosters Home-Grown, All-Natural Business
By Ethan Duran Since CBD’s legalization in 2014, Milwaukee has seen a wave of CBD stores and products both in the city and surrounding neighborhoods. The counters of most smoke and tobacco … [Read more...]
Governor Evers Announces Budget Proposal for Women’s Health Initiatives
By Karen Stokes On Thursday, Governor Tony Evers announced that his upcoming budget proposal will include a nearly 28 million dollar investment in the “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Disease Advocates Meet with State Legislators
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, a lot of people know at least one person who has been diagnosed. In recent years, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia has seen an increase … [Read more...]
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