By Ana Martinez-Ortiz There has been a lot of talk of vaccines this year, especially with the recent unveiling of the COVID-19 vaccine. Although the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine is still limited, there is one vaccine that is available: the flu vaccine. Several weeks ago, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services launched “Be an […]
Milwaukee Organizations Join DJ Jazzy Jeff and Local Music Influencers, for the Hip Hop and Health Virtual Event
The event is designed to inform and entertain Milwaukee while providing an experience of health empowerment. To promote the importance of health information in the Black and Brown community and beyond as we close the year, Milwaukee organizations are coming together to host “Hip Hop and Health”—a live, virtual panel event moderated by Carrie “Noni […]
JoLanda Rogers Dedicates Her Life and Career to the Power of Healing
In a time where there are so many things that we don’t have a choice in, protecting your health is a choice. It’s something you can control,” she said.
Leaders of Wisconsin’s Two Medical Schools Urge Everyone to Take Action During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Leaders of Wisconsin’s two medical schools have an urgent message to the public: Right now, every person in the state has the power to save lives by choosing to take a stand against COVID-19. “We know what works to prevent spreading this horrible virus: a steadfast combination of staying home, wearing a mask, washing your […]
The American Heart Association Outlines Key Priorities for Milwaukee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this year, the American Heart Association held three listening sessions with community stakeholders. The organization wanted to determine the top health-related issues affecting Milwaukeeans and how it could help. Tim Nikolai and Oby Nwabuzor, the community impact directors for the American Heart Association, noted that the sessions helped the group gain […]
Adrian Amos Exceeds $50,000 In Donations And Kicks Off New Fundraiser To Fight Alzheimer’s
In September, Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos, #31, made a pledge to donate $1,000 for every tackle he made during the 2020 football season to fight Alzheimer’s disease. To date, Amos has already personally raised over $50,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter. Today, he kicks off an additional December fundraiser asking Wisconsinites to […]
Emani Taylor Stresses the Importance and Her Experience Getting Enrolled for 2021 Health Insurance
“Remind your family, remind your friends, and tell them to at least go find out what their options are.” Open Enrollment Ends December 15th.
Mental Health in 2020: Tips to Improve Mental Health Right Now
By Dr. Stacey Jones One good thing about the events of 2020, is that they have elevated the conversations about mental health in the Black community. Now that people are more motivated to take care of themselves and seek help, the flood of information about mental health and self-care may be overwhelming. Here are some […]
Line Dancing for Mental Health Wellness
By Hayley Crandall With the continuous chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic mixed with everyday life stress, mental health wellness has become a prominent concern. Mind, Body, & Soul Dancers is working to offer wellness support to the community. But this isn’t exactly some run-of-the-mill therapy – this is wellness through dancing. Line dancing, to be […]
Safety and Pregnancy During COVID-19
By Karen Stokes According to a study from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, based on information known at this time, pregnant women are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant women. Dr. Camille Garrison, Maternal and Child Health and Family Medicine specialist at Froedtert & the Medical College […]
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