By Karen Stokes On the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Big Bend, Wisconsin in Waukesha County to discuss the importance of protecting abortion rights now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe. Vice President Harris was joined by Wisconsin’s Sen. Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and Lt. Gov. […]
Healthy Heart Habits for Children
By Karen Stokes Encouraging heart healthy habits in your children from an early age not only lowers their risk of heart disease in the future but also teaches them to make better heart healthy choices. How children are fed may be just as important as what they are fed, according to a 2020 scientific statement […]
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Embracing Solitude: The Empowerment of my Empty Nesting
The transformative impact of solitude on my mental health cannot be overstated. It became a sacred ritual – a tonic for my mind.
Elevated Cholesterol Levels Demand Lifestyle Changes
By Karen Stokes High cholesterol levels pose a significant threat to health and the urgent need for individuals to take measures to address this issue. More than 40% of adults in the United States are unaware they have and therefore are not being treated for high cholesterol, according to a new study published in JAMA […]
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Kweku’s Korner: Therapy is for You…. Yes YOU!!!
Do you have a therapist? If not, let this be the year we get a counselor.
Wisconsin Works to Expand Medicaid for Maternal Health
By Karen Stokes Maternal health involves maintaining women’s well-being throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period, with the goal of fostering positive experiences and optimal health for both mother and baby. There are several stories highlighting challenges women are facing with maternal health. Eighteen years ago, Kara Boeldt, founder and executive director of Endpreeclampsia.org, experienced […]
Tips for Enjoying the Holiday With Your Family Member Living With Alzheimer’s
By Karen Stokes As the holiday season approaches, families often look forward to spending quality time with their loved ones. But holidays can be a stressful time for families caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s. Maintaining or adapting family rituals and traditions helps all family members feel a sense of belonging and family identity. According […]
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Time for Action: White House Needs to End Delay, Move Forward With Ban on Menthol
By Clarence Nicholas NAACP Milwaukee President The tobacco industry decades ago launched a devastating campaign to target the Black community with its products, its primary tool being menthol cigarettes. This sustained attack on Black health has resulted in profits in the billions and the deaths of millions. Understandably, health and social and racial justice advocates, […]
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Wisconsin Became Even More of an Island Unto Itself Last Week
Expanding Medicaid here in Wisconsin would mean making care available to nearly 90,000 more low-income Wisconsinites.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoes trans youth care ban
Transgender youth will continue to have access to gender-affirming medical care, provided the veto survives an override early next year. By Phoebe Petrovic Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. Transgender youth will continue to have access to gender-affirming care in Wisconsin after Democratic […]
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