By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this month, Jeanette Kowalik, the health commissioner for the City of Milwaukee, announced her resignation. Come the end of the month, Kowalik will be stepping down to begin her new job as director of policy development for the Washington D.C. based nonprofit, Trust for America’s Health. Kowalik returned to her hometown […]
COVID-19 and Flu: What you need to know
By Shannon Baumer-Mouradian MD, pediatric emergency medicine at Children’s Wisconsin While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed much of 2020, one thing remains true — flu season is coming and getting the flu vaccination for your child is the best thing you can do to prevent them from getting sick. The flu, or influenza, is a […]
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Price Controls Rob Patients of Future Therapies
By Peter J. Pitts President Donald Trump just announced a sweeping executive order that’d forbid Medicare from paying more for advanced medicines than any other developed country. This price control scheme, if implemented, would sound a death knell for medical innovation – and potentially for many patients. Drug development is expensive, time-consuming and full of […]
COVID-19 Wisconsin Connect App Adds New Features
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, […]
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