By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is on its way to being approved for children ages 5 to 11. An estimated 28 million children would be eligible for the vaccine if it is authorized. Dr. Michael Gutzeit, MD, the chief medical officer of Children’s Wisconsin, held a virtual press conference to address this announcement […]
County Leaders Across Nation Urge Congress to Pass Build Back Better Plan
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 2019, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced his vision to make Milwaukee County the healthiest county in Wisconsin. This vision includes addressing Milwaukee’s disparities in health care, food security and more. But to achieve this goal, funding is required, and it could come in the form of federal support. County leaders […]
Protecting Yourself From Fraud
FINANCIAL LITERACY These steps can help protect your money and your information. How a simple email or text message could open you up to fraud. The pandemic has accelerated identity theft – and the impact on regular people is significant. In fact, Americans have lost more than $382 million to scams related to stimulus checks […]
Wisconsin Imprisons 1 in 36 Black adults. No State Has a Higher Rate.
By Clare Amari (Wisconsin Watch) Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Wisconsin imprisons Black residents at a higher rate than any other state in the country, a new report found, highlighting long-standing […]
White House Prepares for Potential Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids Ages 5-11
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The United States of America has seen a steady rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine since it was first administered earlier this year. According to the White House, 189 million Americans are fully vaccinated, and that number could soon increase. Earlier this week, the White House released its potential operational plan for vaccine […]
Diane Beckley Milner Selected To Lead Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Initiatives At Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter
The Alzheimer’s Association, Wisconsin Chapter is pleased to announce the appointment of Diane Beckley Milner of Milwaukee to a newly created role as Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The selection was made after an intensive nationwide search process. Diane began her work with the chapter on Oct. 11. Her primary duties will be to […]
Trouble Finding Child Care? You’re Not Alone, and Here’s Why.
By Sam Woods Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. If you have had trouble finding affordable child care, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, you are not alone. New […]
Pediatric COVID-19 trends in Wisconsin – Oct. 20
Each week, Children’s Wisconsin will provide hospital census information to help our community better understand how respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are impacting kids. As the only health system in the state dedicated to the health of kids, Children’s Wisconsin has the largest pediatric intensive care unit in the state. Check […]
Bader Philanthropies Honors Reuben and Mildred Harpole
By Karen Stokes Bader Philanthropies honored Reuben and Mildred Harpole during the grand opening of its newly renovated building in the Harambee neighborhood on Tuesday, Oct. 12. During the celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony, it was announced that the building will now be known as the Harpole Building. The Harpole Building, located at 3338 N. […]
As Gun Violence Surges in Milwaukee, is There a Solution?
By Karen Stokes Milwaukeeans need a break from the breaking news reports of the endless stream of shootings. This year has already been a horrific year of gun violence. The following events occurred in the past week alone: On Saturday, Oct. 2 in the Sherman Park neighborhood, a gunman in a passing vehicle shot into […]
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