By Nyesha Stone Today, April 27, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Because it only happens twice a year, many individuals don’t have a place to take their unused, unwanted and expired medications for months, according to Doug O’Brien, a regional director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (US HHS). He […]
St. Joseph’s Celebrates the Opening of WIC Office Through Partnership with the Health Department
By Nyesha Stone Ascension St. Joseph’s has been a pillar in the city for years, and according to Mayor Tom Barrett, it also services the largest population of Milwaukee residents on Medicaid. St. Joseph’s goal is to be the one-stop-shop hospital; recently it cut the ribbon on the new Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office, […]
Students from the Medical College of Wisconsin Celebrate Match Day
By Rhea Riley The hall was a bundle of nerves as students and their families filled the ballroom at the Italian Community Center. In dark green “MCW Match Day 2019” T-shirts, more than 235 students from the Medical College of Wisconsin waited anxiously. Eight years of hard work has led them to this and in […]
African American Heart Health Is Vital
By Dr. Anisa Shomo NNPA Newswire Contributor Last month, February 2019, was not only Black History Month, it was also Heart Health Awareness Month per the American Heart Association. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. Generally, heart disease is considered a man’s disease, but more Black […]
New Caregiver Support Group Offered by Alzheimer’s Association
A new caregiver support group based in Milwaukee and sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association is welcoming attendees. The group’s first meeting will be held on Friday, April 5 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care – Bucyrus Campus, 2450 W. North Avenue in Milwaukee. The support group will meet regularly […]
Gov. Evers Plans to Invest in a Cancer Research Facility
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz During his campaign, Governor Tony Evers talked openly about his battle with cancer. As a cancer survivor, Evers understood what its like to undergo treatment and how important research is to refine treatment. Last week, Evers announced that as a part of his executive budget, he will invest $15 million in a […]
Gov. Evers’ Budget Includes Support for Alzheimer’s
By Ana Martinez–Ortiz Gov. Tony Evers recently released his proposed budget. As the new governor, Evers’ budget included several proposals, which aim to change the lives of Wisconsin residents throughout the state. Included in the budget, were several objectives directly aimed at people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers – both familial and professional. […]
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Doctors, Lawyers with Monetary Motives Cause Painful Decisions in Women’s Health Care
By Glenn Ellis Research Bioethics Fellow at Harvard Medical School Women, especially women of color and poor women, tend to suffer disproportionately in our healthcare system. The problem is growing worse now that there’s a group of trial lawyers eager to exploit female victims, under the guise of offering help. Take for instance that roughly […]
Milwaukee’s CBD Wave Fosters Home-Grown, All-Natural Business
By Ethan Duran Since CBD’s legalization in 2014, Milwaukee has seen a wave of CBD stores and products both in the city and surrounding neighborhoods. The counters of most smoke and tobacco stores now carry cannabidiol, or CBD, a chemical compound found in cannabis that treats anxiety and pain. Now that CBD has settled in […]
Governor Evers Announces Budget Proposal for Women’s Health Initiatives
By Karen Stokes On Thursday, Governor Tony Evers announced that his upcoming budget proposal will include a nearly 28 million dollar investment in the “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives. These initiatives are aimed at improving access for preventive health care such as cancer screenings, health exams, STI testings, supporting healthier pregnancies and births and addressing […]
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