By Darryl Davidson I’m writing to express my opposition to the Wisconsin Assembly/Senate Bill 211, otherwise known as the Tobacco Bar Bill. The bill would allow new tobacco bars to open in Wisconsin and indoor smoking. I feel that the bill is inconsistent with what the state says it values. Wisconsin’s State Health Improvement Plan […]
Common Threads for Cancer: Milwaukee Fashion Show Unites Community in the Fight Against Cancer
By Karen Stokes Inspired by a passion for fashion and compassion for people living with cancer, Nichole Muex, a plus-size model for over 12 years, is creating an unforgettable event that brings people together to support the fight against cancer. Common Threads for Cancer is a fashion show dedicated to raising awareness, fostering community support, […]
More Than A Game: Changing the Playbook On Athlete Well-Being
Kweku’s Korner By Tiffany Taylor, LCSW BCD For the past eight years, I’ve spent countless hours on the sidelines, not as a clinician or scholar, but as a sports mom. I’ve watched my child wrestle with anxiety before a big game, carry the weight of expectations, and navigate the highs and lows of performing under […]
You Deserve to Win
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi One of my favorite Old Testament stories includes the great Commander Naaman. Naaman was a great man, but he suffered from Leprosy. So, regardless of his earthly gains, his physical health prevented him from enjoying life to the fullest. There was a little servant girl in his house […]
DHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Get Vaccinated Against Respiratory Viruses This Fall
Vaccines for flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are becoming more available across the state The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to protect themselves against respiratory illnesses this fall. Updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025-26 respiratory virus season are becoming widely available statewide to protect against the current strains of these viruses […]
Breast Cancer: Not Just a Female Problem
By LaKeshia N. Myers In 1993, Richard Roundtree was diagnosed with breast cancer. The actor who had personified the role of “Shaft” in the 1970s says he was shocked when he received the diagnosis. “I heard the cancer part first — it was only later that I heard the breast part. I couldn’t believe it.” […]
Trump and GOP Drive Shutdown While Families Face Soaring Premiums
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent MAGA Republicans have shut down the government once again after lawmakers failed to strike a deal to keep the lights on, leaving hundreds of thousands of workers without pay and millions of Americans facing the possibility of losing affordable health care. At the center of […]
Sickle Cell Awareness Month Highlights Patient Struggles and Research Breakthroughs
By Karen Stokes September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and James Griffin has experienced firsthand the challenges of living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Diagnosed at age 2, Griffin endured severe pain, infections, surgeries, and countless hospitalizations during his childhood—often spending birthdays and holidays in a hospital bed. Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited condition […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month
MILWAUKEE – On September 15, during a public health briefing at ThriveOn King, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley recognized September as Suicide Prevention Month in reaffirming the County’s commitment to breaking the stigma around mental health, expanding access to care, and supporting every resident’s well-being. National Suicide Prevention Month is recognized every September as a […]
Mental Illness Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk and Shorter Lives
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent A sweeping review published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe has drawn a direct line between mental health disorders and cardiovascular disease (CVD), showing that individuals living with psychiatric conditions face not only a higher risk of heart problems but also a shorter life expectancy. The […]
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