Our Black publications have been telling stories for years about historical giants such as Dr. William Drew, who pioneered a method for preserving blood plasma. Remember George Washington Carver? He discovered hundreds of uses for the peanut and sweet potato. And Benjamin Banneker helped establish the boundaries of Washington, DC. We have heralded the victories […]
COVID-19 Treatments No Longer Fully Waived by Private Insurers
By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service 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. Consumers could be in for a surprise when they see their coronavirus-related medical bills. Some insurers are no longer covering the full cost […]
Children’s Wisconsin Talks New Mental Health Walk-In Clinic
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Mental health isn’t limited to one demographic over another. Anyone, no matter their age, race or gender can be impacted by mental health and that includes children. Over the past few years, mental health concerns among children have increased and Children’s Wisconsin is answering the call. Children’s Wisconsin announced it will soon […]
DHS Schedules Listening Sessions to Get Input On How Settlement Funds Should Be Used to Address Wisconsin’s Opioid Epidemic
Virtual sessions start Jan. 12 and are scheduled in regions across the state The opioid epidemic has touched every corner of Wisconsin, and how the state responds to the crisis must be informed by the unique circumstances of each individual experiencing opioid use disorder, their friends and family, and their communities. Today, the Wisconsin Department […]
Doctors Continue to Urge Pregnant People and Parents with Eligible Children to Get Vaccinated
By Dena Vang As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in much of the United States, health care and medical professionals are still urging people to get vaccinated—especially pregnant people and parents with eligible children. In a panel discussion during the W Cobb NMA Institute Harry Blake Empowerment Community Health Fair and Vaccine event in Shreveport, […]
City Struggles to Find Solutions to Slow the High Pace of Drug Overdose Deaths
By Edgar Mendez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service 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. Rafael Mercado works on the front lines of the city’s battle against drug overdoses. And he’s not happy with what he’s seeing. “This […]
Communities Look to Hospitals for More Than Health Care
By Karen Stokes The typical thoughts on the role of hospitals are emergency rooms, maternity, surgeries and health care but now they play an additional role: charity care in the community along with economic development. “Hospitals are so much more than what goes on inside their walls, they are critical parts of their community both […]
How to Have Happy and Healthy Holiday Gatherings: Tips to Minimize Your COVID-19 Risk
By Darryl Sellers This holiday season will be a special time for which we’ve been anxiously waiting to visit parents, grandparents, other family members and friends. During this time, it’s important that we as Black Americans stay vigilant against COVID and ensure we are vaccinated and boosted as we plan our holiday gatherings. 1. Wash […]
Parents Can Now Give Their Children Ages 5 and Older More Protection Against COVID-19
By Karen Stokes COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children ages 5-11. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer’s vaccine for children on Nov 2. With this development, parents now need to do the research and make decisions on whether or not to vaccinate their children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
‘These Vaccines Work’: National Leaders Talk COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 to 11
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children, many parents signed their children up for an appointment. Among those parents were Vice admiral and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and his wife. This is […]
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