Unable to get your beauty sleep? Do you find yourself constantly roused during the wee hours of the night? Being unable to sleep through the night could be a sign of a deeper health issue. Here are a few of the most common causes of nighttime waking and what you can do about it. Anxiety or depression It’s no secret that mental health issues such as anxiety or … [Read more...] about Three reasons you’re waking up in the middle of the night
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Raising awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s
In 2018, Wisconsin health officials set out to create a plan to improve dementia care throughout the state. After surveying a group that included individuals living with dementia, caregivers, and health professionals, the Department of Health Services identified several priorities including increasing public awareness and understanding of brain health and dementia. If you … [Read more...] about Raising awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s
The cost of obesity
By: Allegra Balmadier The increasing rate of obesity in the United States is getting lots of attention. Unfortunately, much of the conversation oversimplifies the issue as purely about diet and exercise. In reality, higher body weights stem from a complex combination of reasons still not entirely understood. What is clear is that much of the shift is societal or systemic … [Read more...] about The cost of obesity
Introducing the City of Milwaukee’s new interim Commissioner of Health, Marlaina Jackson
We are proud to introduce our next Interim Commissioner of Health, Marlaina Jackson. Commissioner Jackson will serve as the next City of Milwaukee Commissioner of Health effective at 12:00 midnight on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. This term will be in effect until the next commissioner is nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. As a Milwaukee native, … [Read more...] about Introducing the City of Milwaukee’s new interim Commissioner of Health, Marlaina Jackson
TestUpMKE campaign promotes COVID-19 testing information with an eye on health equity
A new campaign to promote COVID-19 testing access and information launched Saturday, September 19, 2020 with the debut of TestUpMKE.com. The website and ongoing campaign will provide the latest information about where, why and when to get COVID-19 tests in Milwaukee County, as well as important resources for communities of color and those who have been disproportionately … [Read more...] about TestUpMKE campaign promotes COVID-19 testing information with an eye on health equity
Ascension St. Joseph opens emergency department for pregnant women
Beginning this week, Ascension St. Joseph, 5000 W. Chambers St., Milwaukee, WI 53210, will become the first hospital in Milwaukee to offer a new 24-hour OB Emergency Department (OBED) dedicated to pregnant women. The four-bed OBED is staffed with seven board-certified OB/GYNs through the OB Hospitalist Group to provide care for pregnancy-related emergencies and to diagnose … [Read more...] about Ascension St. Joseph opens emergency department for pregnant women
Commissioner Kowalik will return to Washington D.C. to join renowned health policy organization
Dr. Jeanette Kowalik has been the Commissioner of Health for the City of Milwaukee since September 2018. She returned to her hometown to help the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) during a time of crisis. During her tenure, she was able to stabilize the health department, reorganize and reconnect the city to community, regional and state public health partners, and led … [Read more...] about Commissioner Kowalik will return to Washington D.C. to join renowned health policy organization
Help seniors avoid falling this autumn
You might say that a fall motivated Kelly Schroeder to pursue a career working with seniors. Schroeder, the director of clinical services for Community Care, a local nonprofit and expert in long term care, had a grandmother who fell and never truly recovered. As a result, her grandmother found herself dependent for the rest of her life, but it was totally preventable. As … [Read more...] about Help seniors avoid falling this autumn
Colon cancer: why it’s taking more and more Black men and when they should be screened
The entertainment world was in shock this past weekend as the news of actor Chadwick Boseman, who played many iconic characters such as Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, James Brown, and most notably, Black Panther in the Marvel superhero movies, died of colon cancer at the young age of 43. His death brings to light the discrepancies in the screening of Black men and colon … [Read more...] about Colon cancer: why it’s taking more and more Black men and when they should be screened
Prisons and the pandemic: an untold tragedy
As we struggle to reset and find a “new normal” in the midst of a pandemic, we have mainly been focusing on our personal challenges. Yes, we know about what is happening in the nursing homes but, again, that quest is personal as many of us have loved ones who reside in nursing homes. But what about the prisoners? They are a large population living in confined spaces. That is … [Read more...] about Prisons and the pandemic: an untold tragedy