Learning CPR will help save lives. Each year, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. Only about 40% of people who suffer from cardiac arrest receive CPR from a bystander. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. About 70% – or nearly […]
National Stroke Month Shines a Spotlight on Stroke Prevention and Recovery
By Karen Stokes During National Stroke Awareness Month, the CDC convened a briefing attended by prominent scientists and public health leaders to unveil recent stroke-related data and delve into the real-world implications of stroke in the United States. Stroke stands as the fifth leading cause of both death and long-term disability in the country. A […]
How to Use Narcan to Save a Life During a Drug Overdose
Narcan blocks opioids from binding to receptors in the brain, quickly reversing the effects of an overdose.
Study Shows That Heart Failure Care is Equitable Between Black and White Patients
By Karen Stokes Even though Black adults with heart failure are more likely to die than white adults with the same condition, a new study found that the care is equitable. A study published in JAMA Cardiology used the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure registry data. Quality and outcomes […]
American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon
By Dan Truttschel Milwaukee American Heart Association Marketing Communications Director It was more than a decade ago when Pastor Veloris Mann knew something wasn’t right with her health. But even though she made monthly trips to the emergency room when the symptoms refused to lessen, it wasn’t until she was on the doorstep of a […]
Whistleblower claims Milwaukee doctor performed unneeded surgeries
Complaint says Aurora St. Luke’s Dr. Scott Kamelle endangered patients — and drove up costs — with extra surgeries and a product not OK’d for internal use By Phoebe Petrovic Wisconsin Watch Rita Adamson died under the care of a physician she didn’t want to see. Rita, 62, lived with cervical cancer for six years. […]
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Medicare Advantage Works for African American Seniors. Now is the Time to Protect It.
By Betty Speed Health care access continues to be an important issue across Wisconsin’s Black communities. As the cost of care continues to rise, it has become increasingly important that we have options that allow us to access quality and affordable health care. That is why I am a supporter of Medicare Advantage, a program […]
Whitehouse Hosts Cancer Moonshot Colorectal Cancer Forum
By Karen Stokes This month the President proclaimed March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, the White House Cancer Moonshot convened leaders from the colorectal cancer community, including patients, survivors, private sector companies, foundations, academic institutions, and health care providers focused on accelerating efforts to reduce the deadly impact […]
Affordable Care Act Celebrates Lucky 13
By Karen Stokes The Biden-Harris Administration celebrated the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “Typically we always want to avoid the number thirteen but in this particular case it is not only a lucky thirteen but it’s a record breaking thirteen because today we can say with a great deal of enthusiasm that […]
Heart Healthy Habits for Kids
By Karen Stokes Dr. Joseph Block, Pediatric Cardiologist, runs the Healthy Hearts Clinic at Children’s Hospital. The clinic deals primarily with children with hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure and family history of heart disease. “We try to see kids early if we can because in our society there are sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits and […]
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