Compiled by Milwaukee Courier Staff My Sista’s KeepHer (MSK) will honor trailblazing women and students of the community to inspire future trailblazers, and youth from the community on Sunday June 30 at the Renaissance Place, 1451 N. Prospect Ave. The celebration will include a variety of live entertainment, red carpet, prizes, dinner and the opportunity […]
Milwaukee Welcomes Midwest Tech and Business Communities for the 2019 Entrepreneurs Conference
By Rhea Riley Brilliant, budding and experienced tech minds came together to encourage and enlighten at the 17th Annual 2019 Entrepreneurs Conference. The conference was hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council at Milwaukee’s Venue 42 at MKE Brewing Co. The conference was led by Co-chairs, CEO of Syslogic Tina Chang and Scale Up Executive Director […]
Wisconsin Republicans Say No to Medicaid Expansion
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, Republicans and Democrats met for a Joint Committee Meeting on Finance to discuss expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin. If Medicaid was expanded, the state would receive $1.6 billion through federal funding. During the meeting, Republicans refused to expand Medicaid. If Republicans had agreed to expand it, federal funding would have […]
Universal Health Services Submits Proposal for New West Allis Behavioral Health Hospital
Estimated $33 million state-of-the-art facility, more than 250-300 jobs created Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) submitted an offer to the City of West Allis Community Development Authority to purchase the site at 1706 S. 68th St. for a new state-of-the-art behavioral health hospital. The hospital design and construction plans will be reviewed by the City […]
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces H.R. 2751 Mamas First Act to Provide Coverage for Doulas and Midwives
By Nyesha Stone Wisconsin’s black babies are dying at a faster rate compared to whites. Wisconsin has the highest gap between Black and white babies, according to CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. In 2013 through 2015, Wisconsin had the highest infant mortality rate for infants born to Black women in the nation at 14.3 […]
Wisconsin Ranked Second in Nation for Black Homicide Rate
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Wisconsin has been called many things, including the state of one of the most segregated cities in the nation. Earlier this week, Wisconsin was ranked second in the nation for the number of black homicide victims. The Violence Policy Center (VPC) conducts an annual study: The Black Homicide Victimization in the United […]
State Officials and Health Care Experts Discuss Introducing Dental Therapy into the Wisconsin Dental Industry
By Nyesha Stone State Rep. Mary Felzkowski is putting the dentistry industry at the forefront by authoring a bill that would allow the licensing of dental therapists in Wisconsin. According to a press release, 64 of 72 Wisconsin counties face dental shortages which is affecting 1.2 million residents. Dental therapists are above a dental hygienist […]
Mental Health Through a New Perspective
By Nyesha Stone It’s finally becoming okay to admit that we might not be okay. For those facing a mental health need, recovery is possible with available resources. There are many triggers throughout life that can affect our mental health just like any physical health issues. Mike Lappen, Behavioral Health Division Administrator, said the medical […]
Ascension Wisconsin Identifies its Top Health Priorities in Milwaukee
Over the last year, Ascension Wisconsin has been listening to local stakeholders through interviews with patients, individuals, community organizations, a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and community conversations. During this process, Ascension Wisconsin conducted: • 161 community interviews • 27 community stakeholder meetings • 7 community conversations with elected officials and residents Ascension Wisconsin held […]
Milwaukee County Zoo Hosted its Annual Party for the Planet
By Nyesha Stone Our planet is on fire according to Bill Nye the Science Guy and he’s right. Each day, we all take a part in destroying our planet whether it’s from using too many plastic products or littering our own neighborhoods, we are the planet’s worst enemy. As of right now, it’s not too […]
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