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 […]
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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 […]
Menthol Funeral: “Nasty Newport” Will be Laid to Rest in Symbolic Ceremony Sunday
(Milwaukee WI) – On Sunday, June 23, “Nasty Newport” will be laid to rest as part of a symbolic ceremony at Mason Temple Church of God in Christ, 6098 N. 35th St., in Milwaukee. The Menthol Funeral is part of a nationwide movement to raise awareness about the harms of menthol tobacco and remember the […]
American Heart Association Celebrates 100 years of Saving Lives
By Karen Stokes The American Heart Association marks a century of saving lives. The southeast Wisconsin community is celebrating 100 years of collaboration as the organization embarks on its next century dedicated to health and hope. Since the American Heart Association was founded in 1924, deaths in the United States from cardiovascular disease have been […]
Congress Listens, Avoids Damaging Prescription Drug Market
By Milwaukee Courier Staff MILWAUKEE – Imagine having prescription drug prices rise by double digits after all the inflation Americans already have experienced regarding food, housing, automobiles, gasoline, clothing, and so much more over the past two years. That was just the concern a multicultural coalition of small business owners from across Wisconsin had when […]
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
By Karen Stokes The month of May is dedicated to spreading information and raising awareness about strokes. Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. According to the American Stroke Association […]
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