By Dena Vang Parents, caregivers, and educators have had vastly different experiences with COVID protocols over the course of the pandemic. With the 2022-2023 school year approaching and Omicron subvariants causing an increase in COVID cases, there are measures parents can take to limit exposure and mitigate the chances of children contracting the virus. Here […]
Gov. Evers, DHS Announce $2.5 Million in Telehealth Grants for Behavioral Health Providers
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today awarded more than $2.5 million to 27 providers for community behavioral health services that will provide access to mental health and substance use treatment and recovery supports through telehealth. Grantees will use this one-time funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to expand […]
Research Project Seeks to Find out Why People of Color are Underrepresented in Clinical Trials
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. The history of medical research is rife with instances of specific groups of people underrepresented in clinical trials, people who have then had adverse effects to novel medications and […]
Vivent Health to Expand Milwaukee Health Clinic Benefitting the Needs of Patients
By Karen Stokes Vivent Health, formerly the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, recently announced the location of their new Milwaukee clinic at 1311 N. Sixth Street near the Deer District. The new location is on the northwest corner of Sixth Street and McKinley Avenue in downtown’s West Town neighborhood. Vivent Health’s current Milwaukee clinic is […]
It’s Complicated: Understanding the Complexities of COVID, Motherhood, and Mental Health in the Black Community
By Josephine McNeal Creating life and starting or growing a family can bring pure joy to a woman’s life. It can also be a source of anxiety and hidden fear. In addition to the physical changes that occur during pregnancy and post-delivery, approximately 20% of Black women may experience mental health challenges. Unfortunately, the rates […]
Pandemic Problems: Top Tips to Celebrate Independence Day Safely During COVID-19
By Dena Vang After two years of cancellations and alternative celebrations, cities across the country are getting ready to bring back fireworks, parades, barbecues and picnics, and other Fourth of July festivities. But with the rise of the BA.2.12.1, BA.4, and BA.5 subvariants of omicron, the U.S. finds itself in a familiar position: the threat […]
Poor Police Work Is Letting Rapists Go Free: That Has to Stop
By Christine McDonald There is a sexual assault taking place right now. Every 68 seconds, someone in America is sexually assaulted. More than 97% of perpetrators get off scot-free. A major reason is mismanagement of physical evidence. It’s time for police work to enter the modern era — and employ the latest technology for collecting […]
Parents Can Now Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for Children Under 5
By Karen Stokes Parents in Wisconsin can now schedule appointments for COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 at doctors’ offices and retailers including Walgreens, Hayat Pharmacy, CVS and others. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently determined the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines both met the criteria for emergency use authorization for children. The emergency use […]
The FDA Approves Vaccines for Children Under 5 to 6 Months
By Karen Stokes On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel recommended authorizing Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccination shots for children under 5 to 6 months. The FDA will now decide whether to authorize the vaccines for emergency use in the youngest children. Before that can happen, the CDC’s panel of advisers will meet […]
Don’t Let COVID-19 Spoil Your Summer: How to Celebrate Juneteenth and Other Events Safely during the Pandemic
By Paula Penebaker Navigating the new normal, especially when it comes to summer celebrations, can be tricky with COVID-19 still circulating and infections on the rise in some communities. Even after two years, attending summer events like family cookouts, visiting amusement parks and enjoying music and cultural festivals, still comes with challenges thanks to what […]
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