Office of Children’s Mental Health Director Linda Hall today announces the publication of a new fact sheet, Improving Quality of Life for LGBT Youth, and details what our communities, schools, parents, and policymakers can do to make a difference. Highlights Compared to the general population, LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) youth experience higher rates […]
American Red Cross and American Cancer Society Calling for Blood Donations
By Hayley Crandall The American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up this month to encourage people across the country to donate blood to support cancer patients undergoing treatment, the organizations announced in a press release this week. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many procedures were delayed in order to ensure the […]
Just Press Play
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) “Press Play” video, encouraging Black Americans to get vaccinated so we can “Press Play” and get back to the things in life we’ve missed and hold so dear.
Making It Plain: What Black America Needs to Know about COVID-19 and Vaccines
Multicultural Partners, Teaming Up To Spring into the Endzone and Beat COVID-19 By Darryl Sellers With spring in the air and summer breezes soon to follow, I know we’re all anxious to get our pre-pandemic lives back and enjoy the rituals and routines we hold so dear. However, the United States isn’t quite out of […]
“All of Us’’ May –- Stroke Awareness
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 […]
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