By Nyesha Stone The Medical College of Wisconsin and the Center for AIDS Intervention Research found that black men in Milwaukee are diagnosed with HIV four times the rate compared to white men. The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin decided to do something by bringing awareness to a daily pill that prevents HIV. ARCW launched […]
American Red Cross Campaign Urges Donors to Give Blood
By Nyesha Stone For the second year in a row, American Red Cross is running its Missing Types campaign, which brings awareness to a shortage of the main blood types: A, B and O. The letters A, B and O are disappearing from brands, social media pages, signs and websites to emphasize the need of […]
Wisconsin Republicans Say No to Medicaid Expansion
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, Republicans and Democrats met for a Joint Committee Meeting on Finance to discuss expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin. If Medicaid was expanded, the state would receive $1.6 billion through federal funding. During the meeting, Republicans refused to expand Medicaid. If Republicans had agreed to expand it, federal funding would have […]
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 […]
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Meet Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital Registered Nurse Twyla James
By Twyla James My name is Twyla James, MSN, RN, CNS and I have been working at Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital for 32 years. My career allows me to provide for my family, while also giving back and treating people who may not return to the comfort of their own home. Attending Alverno College of […]
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces H.R. 2751 Mamas First Act to Provide Coverage for Doulas and Midwives
By Nyesha Stone Wisconsin’s black babies are dying at a faster rate compared to whites. Wisconsin has the highest gap between Black and white babies, according to CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. In 2013 through 2015, Wisconsin had the highest infant mortality rate for infants born to Black women in the nation at 14.3 […]
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 […]
Mental Health Through a New Perspective
By Nyesha Stone It’s finally becoming okay to admit that we might not be okay. For those facing a mental health need, recovery is possible with available resources. There are many triggers throughout life that can affect our mental health just like any physical health issues. Mike Lappen, Behavioral Health Division Administrator, said the medical […]
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