By Karen Stokes Dr. Ryan Westergaard, infectious disease specialist in Madison, Wisconsin, said during a news conference on Tuesday that the state was seeing mild to moderate increases in case activity level. “The seven day average is just over 1000. In the context of where we were in January with the Omicron spike it’s about […]
No Menthol Sunday Kickoff: Panel Discusses Effects of Menthol Cigarettes on the Black Community
By Karen Stokes On Friday, April 22, 2022, Attorney Sharon Eubanks, Carol McGruder, co-chair of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) and Mark Meaney, the Deputy Director of Commercial Tobacco Control Law and Policy at the Public Health Law Center led a virtual panel discussion as part of the No Menthol Sunday kickoff. […]
Chase Bank Provides Financial Literacy to the Milwaukee County House of Correction
By Karen Stokes For the first time ever, the Milwaukee County House of Correction (HOC) is offering free financial literacy classes to incarcerated individuals who have committed a misdemeanor. “We have a partnership with Chase Bank; it’s geared to have people understand finances and how to navigate finances to impact their future,” said Superintendent Chantell […]
President Biden Announces Plan for Relief at the Pump
By Karen Stokes President Joe Biden recently announced his strategy to provide Americans relief from the high gas prices. According to NBC news, the Labor Department said the country had experienced the highest rate of inflation in 40 years last month, driven primarily by gas prices along with increases in the price of groceries, rent […]
Match Day Brings New Beginning for Medical College of Wisconsin Student
By Karen Stokes Each year, the third Friday in March is known as Match Day. Match Day is when the National Resident Matching Program releases results to applicants seeking residency and fellowship training positions. Morgan Ashley Craft, a fourth-year Medical College of Wisconsin student discovered that she is headed to the obstetrics/gynecology (OB-GYN) program at […]
Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s $700 Million Campaign Presents Opportunity to Invest in Your Community
By Karen Stokes The public phase of the $700 million philanthropic campaign is underway for the Greater Milwaukee Foundation whose focus is building a Milwaukee for all. The foundation’s Greater Together Campaign, a comprehensive campaign spanning 2017-2023, is inviting everyone to play a role in reaching their goals for the community. “The Greater Milwaukee Foundation […]
Photographer Helps Students Celebrate Black History Month by Bringing History to Life
By Karen Stokes Black History Month promotes the studying of African American history and to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans to our society. Terrance Sims, a local Milwaukee photographer and former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher had the idea to bring history to life by having students research historic and famous African American figures like […]
Bader Philanthropies Celebrates 30 Years of Improving Lives in the Milwaukee Community
By Karen Stokes Bader Philanthropies, one of Southeastern Wisconsin’s top five foundations, is celebrating its 30th anniversary and its work to improve the lives of people in Milwaukee, the State of Wisconsin and abroad. In its 30 years of service, Bader Philanthropies has provided more than $426 million in support of a wide variety of […]
Communities Look to Hospitals for More Than Health Care
By Karen Stokes The typical thoughts on the role of hospitals are emergency rooms, maternity, surgeries and health care but now they play an additional role: charity care in the community along with economic development. “Hospitals are so much more than what goes on inside their walls, they are critical parts of their community both […]
Parents Can Now Give Their Children Ages 5 and Older More Protection Against COVID-19
By Karen Stokes COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children ages 5-11. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer’s vaccine for children on Nov 2. With this development, parents now need to do the research and make decisions on whether or not to vaccinate their children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
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