By Kathy Gaillard Freelance contributor Dora Chambers was leaving home, on her way to the store, when she lost her footing and fell halfway down the steps. She assumed she was alright, got into her car and drove to the store. When she returned home, she called the doctor’s office because she felt a ‘little […]
‘The Worst Maternal Mortality Rate in the Developed World’ American Heart Association Discusses Heart Health in Moms
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When a woman gets pregnant, her priority is usually the baby, but her health matters too. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in new moms. It is a tragic fact, that the organization is hoping to change. Earlier this week, the American Heart Association […]
Children’s Wisconsin Working to Aid Youth Mental Health Effected by Pandemic
By Hayley Crandall Mental Health Awareness Month is upon us, and Children’s Wisconsin has a variety of resources available for children and families as the mental health crisis in the state grows. Children’s mental health was already being recognized as a significant issue in Wisconsin prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but since the pandemic, circumstances […]
Miracle Marathon for Children’s Wisconsin Raising Money and Sharing Stories
By Hayley Crandall The annual WKLH Miracle Marathon for Children’s Wisconsin is being held Thursday, May 20 and Friday, May 21. Presented by Accunet Mortgage, the radiothon is one of the largest fundraisers for Children’s Wisconsin, having raised over $27 million since its start, according to the press release. Miracle Marathon showcases various programs along […]
No Menthol Sunday: Shyquetta McElroy Talks Smoking, Quitting and Poetry
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The first time Shyquetta McElroy puffed on a cigarette, she was 12 and had just lit it for her mom. She did not like it, but nearly a decade later, she tried again. For 11 years, McElroy smoked on and off. This past January, McElroy quit smoking for good and instead picked […]
Fully Vaccinated People Can Resume Activities Without Masks
COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective On May 13, the CDC released updated guidance that fully vaccinated people can resume activities they did before the pandemic, including participating in indoor and outdoor activities – large and small – without wearing a mask or physically distancing. Fully vaccinated people can also refrain from testing following a […]
Protecting Our Lives
Television advertisement with narration by Black historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., urging Black Americans to unite in protecting their lives by getting the COVID vaccines.
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
Making It Plain: What Black America Needs to Know About COVID-19 and Vaccines
Black Women: Voices for Our Victory Over the Covid-19 Virus and the Variants By Darryl Sellers As the primary health officers of the African American family, Black women make up to 79% of the health care decisions for their families. Black women have been closely involved with healthcare issues and other crises of importance to […]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
Patents Don’t Impede Patients’ Access to Drugs and Vaccines
By Jon Soderstrom Intellectual property rights are under assault overseas – and here at home. These attacks could prevent the creation of dozens of lifesaving medicines. That should worry every American. Consider a few of the latest threats. India and South Africa are petitioning the World Trade Organization to waive patent rights on COVID-19 vaccines, […]
First Lady Michelle Obama Encourages Everyone to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Hey everyone it’s Michelle Obama, and I wanted to let you know that Barack and I couldn’t be more thrilled that we got our Covid-19 vaccine. This is a deadly disease, and we know the vaccine will protect us from getting really sick. It’s how we’ll start getting back to seeing friends and family and […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- …
- 55
- Next Page »