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 […]
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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 […]
Democrats Blast Republicans on Lack of Response to Baby Formula Crisis
At a press conference on Wednesday June 1, four Milwaukee area legislators blasted Republicans in Congress including Representatives Steil, Fitzgerald, Grothman, Tiffany, and Gallagher for voting against emergency funding for baby formula distribution. The lack of action from Republicans failed Wisconsin parents amid a national shortage. “As someone who was elected to public office and […]
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Waiving Patent Rights Will Make Us Less Prepared for the Next Pandemic
By Frank Samolis The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently released the text of a proposal to suspend patents on COVID-19 vaccines. All WTO members will vote on the proposal in June. The text won’t take effect unless all 164 members sign on. But if it is approved, companies in developing nations will be allowed to […]
Report Highlights Violence, Mental Health and Drug Use are Top Health Issues in the African American Community
By Karen Stokes Since 2012, the health system members of the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership (MHCP), Advocate Aurora Health, Ascension Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin, and Froedtert Health, have committed to share funding and design of a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years. “To ensure a wide variety of voices and perspectives, diverse participants were […]
5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Mental Health
By Dena Vang The ongoing stress, fear, and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many negative mental health impacts among children and adolescents. During the recent virtual town hall titled Mental Wealth: COVID’s Impact on Mental Health in the Black Community, a panel of trusted doctors discussed insights into how parents and caregivers […]
Mental Wealth: COVID-19’s Impact on Mental Health in the Black Community Helpful Tips to Protect Your Mental Health
By Paula Penebaker People have been facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including loneliness, isolation, missed milestones and increased anxiety. In addition, there are disparities in health care, such as access to health insurance and socio-economic pressures, that put Black people at even greater risk for trauma, grief and other mental health issues. The We […]
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