MADISON — In the past two years, the 100 Black Men of Madison (the '100'), in cooperation with area businesses, the United States Marine Corps Reserve, and civic-minded individuals, have collected more than five thousand (5,000) toys for area disadvantaged youth during our annual Christmas Community Celebration in Support of Toys for Tots.This year's event […]

By UW Health MADISON — UW Health Pharmacy Services has entered into an agreement with Access Community Health Centers to provide pharmacy services at Access clinics beginning next year.   According to Steve Rough, director of pharmacy at UW Hospital and Clinics, UW Health will provide on-site comprehensive pharmacy services at the William T. Evjue and […]

 Advocates say important work remains   MADISON — This Friday, November 29, marks the two-year anniversary of the passage of a city resolution declaring housing a human right in Madison. In the intervening years, while some progress has been made to reduce homelessness in the city, advocates say much work remains to be done. On that […]

By Anita J. Martin NOVEMBER I S NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Janet (Jan) Saiz has a yearning for learning, and puts her passion for helping others reach their potential on her will-do list. As a Native American woman and member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, she is committed to sharing the knowledge she has […]

By Wisconsin Dental Association WEST ALLIS, WIS. —  Dr. Julio Rodriguez, a general dentist who lives and practices in Brodhead, Wis., was sworn in as the first Latino president of the 3,200-member Wisconsin Dental Association at the organization’s 143rd House of Delegates on Nov. 16 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton, Wis.In his acceptance […]

 MADISON — Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi seek nominations for the annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award.  The City and the County each have long histories of honoring deserving individuals who demonstrate leadership and commitment to promoting peace between diverse populations. “A genuine leader is not a searcher […]

 MADISON — Twenty-three UW-Extension offices across the state will offer an overview of what the Affordable Care Act (ACA) means for farms, both as small employers and the self-employed on Dec. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Part of this presentation will be a webinar discussing the impacts of the ACA on farm families.  In many locations, the […]

By Pamela Gates Tamara “T” Brown recently moved her Fringe Salon spa from South Park Street to 624 S. Gammon Road.  “Business was good [on Park Street], but the rent started to get higher than I needed it to be,” said Brown, who opened her original space on Feb. 12, 2010. “I loved being part […]

By A. David Dahmer Two outstanding Madison women were honored at the 8th annual Black Women's Business Expo and Job Fair held at the Genesis Enterprise Center Nov. 2.The annual event focuses on issues that face Black women.  This year's Black Women's Business Expo and Job Fair placed an emphasis on topics including health, finance, […]

By University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics MADISON  — Urban, rural, and everything in between: the numerous outreach and community service projects and programs undertaken by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) have earned the school the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service. The national award is one of […]