By Karen Stokes Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, the primary blood provider for more than 56 hospitals in 29 counties across Wisconsin, has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations due to a dangerously low blood supply. Less than a day’s worth of certain blood types are currently available, endangering the lives of local patients. […]
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GRIEF is Beast
Kweku’s Korner By Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi Grief is simply defined as a DEEP SORROW. Grief can come from many situations. It can be from an unrequited love. The loss of a job. The loss of material goods (e.g., car totaled out, house fire or jewelry lost). I believe that the hardest grief comes with the […]
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A New Generic Diabetes Drug Shows How Medical Innovation Works
By Howard Dean The drugmaker Teva Pharmaceuticals made history in June by launching the first-ever generic version of a GLP-1 diabetes drug. This revolutionary class of medications, which are also growing increasingly popular as treatments for obesity, has proven astoundingly effective in helping diabetes patients manage their condition. The launch is good for millions of […]
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Kamala Harris is the Only Candidate Fighting for Black Moms
By Latoya Newsom-Harris, MPH, MSN, RN Bringing a child into the world should be a joyful experience for everyone. Every year, millions of families welcome new babies and begin new and wonderful journeys in their lives. Unfortunately, many Black women live in fear that these happy moments won’t be available to them. Black women are […]
Protect Yourself From Summer Heat
By Karen Stokes Summer is here, and the humidity and temperatures are soaring, sometimes dangerously high. While you shouldn’t let the hot weather keep you inside, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones when the temperatures rise. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than […]
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Men’s Proactive Healthcare Initiative is Dedicated to Improving the Health of Men
Hello, I am Minor King, President and CEO of Men’s Proactive Healthcare Initiative. We are a 501C(3) organization dedicated to improving the health of men as well as addressing whole family health care concerns. Studies have found that men do not always take care of themselves as well as they should. It is widely recognized […]
American Heart Association Looks Back at First 100 Years, Ahead to the Next 100
By Erin Levzow Board Chair, Milwaukee American Heart Association As we celebrate the American Heart Association’s Centennial throughout 2024, let’s recognize the profound impact this institution has had on global health and well-being. From the humble beginnings of six physicians convening at the Drake Hotel in Chicago in 1924 to today’s powerhouse with over 32 […]
Hot Enough for ya? It may be too hot for Your Heart Health!
The American Heart Association warns that extreme heat can be dangerous – even deadly – especially for people with existing heart disease MILWAUKEE, WI,— The hot and muggy summer weather is expected to return this week – and once again, it’s also the right time for the American Heart Association, celebrating a century of lifesaving […]
Fireworks Safety Tips for a Spectacular Fourth of July
By Melissa Kersten, MSN, RN, APNP-BC From barbecues to scenic firework shows, the Fourth of July often means a fun-filled day for families across Wisconsin. However, patriotic fun can quickly take a devastating turn if we do not take proper safety precautions. Local clinicians with Ascension Wisconsin want to remind individuals of the potential dangers […]
Clinton Rose Senior Center has a new Blood Pressure Program to Help Older Adults Take Control of Their Heart Health
By Karen Stokes Participants at the Clinton Rose Senior Center now have access to a blood pressure screen and refer hub, thanks to a collaboration between the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services Area Agency on Aging, Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin, Inc., and the American Heart Association. The new program officially […]
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