Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Taylor Welcomes Biden’s Work on Women’s Research and Funding We talk a good game about the need to improve gender-based health outcomes. Trotting out themed months, ribbons and pins, we tell anyone that will listen, how much we value women. However, the proof is in the funding. In […]
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EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
The Future of Wisconsin Women’s Health Care Lies in the Next Election
By Tanya Atkinson Across the country, access to abortion and other reproductive health care services are under attack. In Idaho, the State Legislature just passed a bill banning abortion at six weeks, which Republican Gov. Brad Little is expected to sign into law. In Missouri, a state lawmaker proposed a bill criminalizing traveling out of […]
Podcast Gives Platform for Black Women to Talk About Their Health and Highlights Black Women in Health Care
By Josephine Reid Newfound wellness, long term health, and protecting kids’ health during the pandemic were the topics of conversation during the two podcast episodes hosted by the Women’s Missionary Society and the “We Can Do This” COVID-19 public education campaign. The mission of the podcasts is simple: elevate the trusted voices of Black women […]
Milwaukee Urban League Roundtable Discusses Stress and More Effecting Women’s Health
By Hayley Crandall Milwaukee Urban League hosted a virtual roundtable Wednesday afternoon to discuss stress and various health disparities affecting Black women through various avenues. Straight Talk on Women’s Health, moderated by President and CEO of Milwaukee Urban League Dr. Eve M. Hall, dived into the factors affecting Black women and how they contribute to […]
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” initiatives. These initiatives are aimed at improving access for preventive health care such as cancer screenings, health exams, STI testings, supporting healthier pregnancies and births and addressing […]
Prepping for Pregnancy to Avoid Complications
By Shantella Y. Sherman May 29, 2015 Overweight women and those suffering from hypertension have increased rates of pregnancy-related deaths. (Courtesy photo) Shantella Y. Sherman is Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper. Even before a woman decides to become pregnant, a thorough health assessment should be undertaken. This […]