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 […]
Donna Shalala keynote speaker for UW-Madison Global Summit for Women
by Ann Grauvogl Donna Shalala, president of the Clinton Foundation and former University of Wisconsin—Madison chancellor, and Zimbabwe humanitarian Tererai Trent headline a public slate of speakers for the 2016 Summit on Women, Gender and Well-being April 14-16 at the University of Wisconsin— Madison. The summit focuses on the junction of women, gender and social […]
The cost of hunger: How food insecurity affects health
When most people think of the causes and risk factors for chronic disease one important risk factor is often overlooked: hunger. Recently, Feeding America – a network of food banks across the United States – performed an extensive study on hunger across the country. Results from the study show that many families right here in […]
Getting your Zzz’s: Healthy sleep habits add up to better overall health
Many Americans skimp on sleep thinking there’s no harm in missing a few hours here or there to maximize hours spent working or having fun. But, Dean and St. Mary’s Hospital Neurologist Dr. Mandira N. Mehra says routinely missing sleep causes a sleep debt, which has serious effects. “Sleep is not a luxury, it’s a […]
Diversity among Doctors Drives Trust in Health Care
By Patricia Maryland NNPA News Wire Guest Columnist Black History Month gives us the opportunity to reflect on the countless examples of the contributions that African-Americans have made to build our country. By celebrating these pioneers who helped shape America, we are inspired to overcome adversity and realize the positive change we, too, are capable […]
Understanding Health Care System Remains A Major Challenge For Many Americans
Literacy In Wisconsin: Health Literacy Programs Seek To Educate Patients And Doctors by Erika Janik A woman checks “no” to every question on an intake form in a doctor’s office because she doesn’t understand what’s being asked. An elderly man takes four times the recommended dosage of his medication because he can’t read the label. […]
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