New name reflects commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience At our clinics and hospitals all across southern Wisconsin, employees and community members celebrated today as hospital leaders unveiled new signs along with a renewed commitment to patients. Beginning today, our hospitals, clinics, care centers and health plan in southern Wisconsin will be known as: […]
Arm yourself Against Illness: How Immunizations Protect the Whole Family
For many families, back to school also means back to the doctor. But when you’re making those annual appointments for your kids, don’t forget to schedule your own exam. August is Immunization Awareness month and Dr. Megan Kuikman, a Family Medicine physician with Dean Clinic, wants parents to remember immunizations aren’t just for kids. Why […]
Only the Best for Baby
Becoming a parent is one of life’s greatest joys. And once they lay eyes on their little one for the first time, any parent will tell you from that moment forward they’ll do anything to ensure the best for their child. Are you interested in protecting your baby from type I diabetes, childhood leukemia, obesity […]
Making the Most of Summer’s Bounty
This time of year beautiful fruits and vegetables abound. St. Mary’s Clinical Dietitian Jennifer Oikarinen says making the most of summer produce can improve your health in many ways. Health benefits abound In terms of healthy foods, you can’t go wrong with fresh fruits and vegetables. “Fruits and vegetables are the nutritional all-stars of your […]
Biotech Pioneer Hopes to Heal with Honey
By Luis Vasquez-Ajmac Urban News Service Show Kayla Rodriguez a jar of honey, and she will tell you it’s medicine. Against the odds is one way to describe the young, Latina entrepreneur in the predominantly white, male-dominated, global biotech industry. Kayla Rodriguez, a 28-year old of Puerto Rican descent, co-founded SweetBio, a start-up biotech company […]
Online Knowledge Center On Student-of-Color Mental Health Is First of its Kind
Article Courtesy of the Steve Fund The Steve Fund launches an online resource center during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, with scientific information from premier experts on student-of-color mental health and emotional well-being. A new online knowledge center offers expert information on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of students of color. It was […]
Prevention best when bugs are biting
It’s a fact of life in Wisconsin: summer brings bugs and bugs bite. If you’re spending any time outside, it’s just a part of summer. But beware – some insect and spider bites can lead to more than just red welts. St. Mary’s Hospital Emergency Department physician Dr. Matt Lazio shares advice on how to […]
Pfizer Officials Call For Blacks to Participate in Sickle Cell Disease Clinical Trials
By Joan H. Allen NNPA News Wire Contributor June 19, 2016 marks World Sickle Cell Day. In a desire to help create a greater awareness of sickle cell disease (SCD) and increase their efforts to find a cure, Pfizer invited members of the Black Press to meet and discuss with key members of their rare […]
A Gender Issue: Why More Women Die From Stroke
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and while everyone should always be aware of the warning signs, it is an opportune time for women to educate themselves. In the United States, stroke is the third leading cause of death in women, according to the National Stroke Association. It’s the fifth leading cause of death among […]
Rising Needs of Aging Prompt Senior Living Community Expansion
Second phase of $18 million project complete As Wisconsin’s senior population soars and cases of dementia rise , a local senior living community has invested $18 million to meet the needs of this population’s growth. Brookdale Madison West will add a new building with extensive amenities and capacity to accommodate more than 100 seniors. It […]
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