By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Several months ago, UW-Madison launched an app to handle the misinformation regarding the coronavirus pandemic and provide social support to those in need. The app, which can be found under the name COVID-19 Wisconsin Connect, is available on desktop, the App Store and Google Play. Since its initial launch, the app has […]
SPECIAL REPORT: Extreme Heat Puts City in Double Jeopardy
By Bridget Fogarty 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. Twenty-five summers after a deadly heat wave hit Milwaukee, the city stands at the intersection of two public health crises: COVID-19 and climate […]
Trump Administration Ends Pharmacy Coupons When Patients Need Them Most
By Peter J. Pitts For chronically ill Americans, the economic damage from COVID-19 could be nearly as life-threatening as the virus itself. More than 40 million workers have filed for unemployment since the beginning of the outbreak. For many, the financial challenges of joblessness have made it harder than ever to afford their insurance companies’ […]
How to Talk to Your Kids about Going Back to School
By Lakiesha Russell Child and family therapist at Children’s Wisconsin As a parent, you’ve probably been faced with the difficult decision regarding your child going back to school — whether that’s in-person at school or from home. These decisions can bring about stress, anxiety and disappointment as you try to do what is best for […]
Wisconsin WIC Celebrates Breastfeeding Awareness Month
By Hayley Crandall Wisconsin Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is celebrating Breastfeeding Awareness Month with virtual campaigns and the sharing of resources throughout the month of August on social media. “It’s really about creating awareness about breastfeeding and the importance of it,” Angelia Wilks-Tate, WIC project director with Milwaukee Health Services said. “Being able to […]
What’s the Difference? COVID-19, Influenza, Common Cold, Seasonal Allergies Comparison Chart
Chart showing the difference between COVID-19, Influenza, Common Cold and Seasonal Allergies
Keeping Young Athletes Active and Engaged During COVID-19
By Matthew Myrvik, PhD Clinical Sport Psychologist, Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine, Children’s Wisconsin Associate Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin For many kids and teens, getting out and playing sports is one of the most rewarding and integral parts of their day. The benefits of playing sports are numerous. Aside from the physical health benefits, […]
Gov. Evers Issues Executive Order Declaring Public Health Emergency and Requiring Face Coverings Statewide
Gov. Tony Evers today declared a Public Health Emergency and issued an Emergency Order requiring individuals to wear face coverings when indoors and not in a private residence, with some exceptions as clarified and defined in the order. The order is effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, and will expire on Monday, […]
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Offers High-Quality Death Experience
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Most people try not to think about their own death or the death of their loved ones, but it is an inevitable conversation. Everyone one day will die and when that happens one can only hope they die with dignity and surrounded by love. Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is a hospice […]
How to Talk to Kids About What They’re Seeing in the News
By Lakiesha Russell, LPC Child and family therapist, Children’s Wisconsin As a child and family therapist, I’ve received questions from parents wanting to talk to their children about what they’re seeing in the news — the good, the bad and the ugly. As parents, we want to be able to have conversations with our kids […]
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