By Alex Preciado Alzheimer’s Association Volunteer When we hear the words Alzheimer’s or dementia, we think of memory loss. It’s true that this is the most recognizable symptom. But … [Read more...]
Jeanette Kowalik is More Than Just Milwaukee’s Health Commissioner
By Nyesha Stone It was almost eight months ago when Jeannette Kowalik was voted in as Milwaukee’s Health Commissioner. Since then she’s focused on the high rate of infant mortality, … [Read more...]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Today, Can Help Fight Against the Opioid Crisis
By Nyesha Stone Today, April 27, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Because it only happens twice a year, many individuals don’t have a place to take their unused, unwanted and expired … [Read more...]
Ascension St. Joseph Continues Work to Improve Health Equity
New services and programs continue to be added at Ascension St. Joseph while Ascension Wisconsin continues to formulate a plan to improve the health of residents in the Sherman Park and West Burleigh … [Read more...]
St. Joseph’s Celebrates the Opening of WIC Office Through Partnership with the Health Department
By Nyesha Stone Ascension St. Joseph’s has been a pillar in the city for years, and according to Mayor Tom Barrett, it also services the largest population of Milwaukee residents on Medicaid. … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Granted Permission to Withdraw from Affordable Care Act Lawsuit
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, Wisconsin found out that its request to be dismissed from the lawsuit, Texas v. United States, was granted. The case, which includes multiple states, is a … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Leaders Proclaim Racism is a Public Health Crisis
By Urban Media News During National Public Health Week, County Executive Abele and County Board Vice Chairwoman Nicholson proclaim that racism is a public health crisis in Milwaukee County. … [Read more...]
Governor Evers Signs His 17th Executive Order
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...]
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