The national newspaper publishers association continues its series on missing black women and girls. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Type the name Tawny Reed in the Google search engine and click on “News.” In doing so, one will find among the results, an obscure 1960s Welsh singer named Tawny Reed and even […]
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When The Face of Poverty Is White
By LaKeshia Myers If one were to think back to their high school history class, you may remember seeing photos taken during the Great Depression. Most often you will recall photos of hungry children, destitute families, and somber pictures of men standing in soup or bread lines awaiting their next meal. What you might not […]
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When They See Us
“The President’s Perspective” By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee In today’s society many will argue that our treatment of youth of color is unbiased. But there is far too much evidence to the contrary. We are not the unprejudiced society that allows for its youth of color the same consideration, concern […]
Universal Health Services Submits Proposal for New West Allis Behavioral Health Hospital
Estimated $33 million state-of-the-art facility, more than 250-300 jobs created Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) submitted an offer to the City of West Allis Community Development Authority to purchase the site at 1706 S. 68th St. for a new state-of-the-art behavioral health hospital. The hospital design and construction plans will be reviewed by the City […]
Wisconsin Ranked Second in Nation for Black Homicide Rate
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Wisconsin has been called many things, including the state of one of the most segregated cities in the nation. Earlier this week, Wisconsin was ranked second in the nation for the number of black homicide victims. The Violence Policy Center (VPC) conducts an annual study: The Black Homicide Victimization in the United […]
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“Lunch Shaming” Should Not Be A School Memory
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Looking back on childhood memories of school, there were likely good and bad days. Today, there are youth who will reminisce on their K-12 experience and recall what we refer to today as “lunch shaming.” This is the practice of providing disparate treatment to a student because of […]
United Health Releases New Report on America’s Seniors’ Health
By Nyesha Stone United Health Foundation released its 2019 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report that gives a clear look into the health of the country’s seniors, according to a press release. The report found that there are 550,000 more home health care workers than last year. Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of UnitedHealthcare, […]
Alverno College, Ascension Wisconsin Announce Letter of Intent for Strategic Alliance
Institutions seek to develop mission-driven workforce, deliver personalized care to all Alverno College and Ascension Wisconsin have signed a letter of intent to establish a strategic alliance to improve the health of the state’s residents, Alverno President Dr. Andrea Lee and Bernie Sherry, Ministry Market Executive for Ascension Wisconsin, announced Tuesday. This relationship will amplify […]
State Officials and Health Care Experts Discuss Introducing Dental Therapy into the Wisconsin Dental Industry
By Nyesha Stone State Rep. Mary Felzkowski is putting the dentistry industry at the forefront by authoring a bill that would allow the licensing of dental therapists in Wisconsin. According to a press release, 64 of 72 Wisconsin counties face dental shortages which is affecting 1.2 million residents. Dental therapists are above a dental hygienist […]
Ascension Wisconsin Identifies its Top Health Priorities in Milwaukee
Over the last year, Ascension Wisconsin has been listening to local stakeholders through interviews with patients, individuals, community organizations, a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and community conversations. During this process, Ascension Wisconsin conducted: • 161 community interviews • 27 community stakeholder meetings • 7 community conversations with elected officials and residents Ascension Wisconsin held […]
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