Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton, along with representatives from United Healthcare, fired up students at Lancaster School by delivering new coats to every student on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Hundreds of students received new winter coats, hats, and mittens to keep them warm as they walk to school or wait at bus stops. The gift was made through Middleton’s … [Read more...] about Lancaster School receives new coats for every student
Health-related DNA results from the All of Us research program
The DNA results you get from the All of Us Research Program are research results. These results should be confirmed with a clinical DNA test. Please always talk to your doctor or health care provider before making any changes to your health care or medicines. Medicine and your DNA Everyone metabolizes, or processes, medicine a bit differently. For example, do you … [Read more...] about Health-related DNA results from the All of Us research program
Winter safety for older adults
Baby, it’s cold outside! When the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, including hypothermia, frostbite, and falls in ice and snow. Like most things in life, it is better to be prepared. Here are a few precautions everyone should take, especially older adults, during the winter. Hypothermia Hypothermia … [Read more...] about Winter safety for older adults
This Week In Black History
December 8, 1925 – Entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr., born. December 9, 1872 – P.B.S. Pinchback of Louisiana becomes first African American governor in U.S. December 10, 1950 – Dr. Ralph J. Bunche becomes first black awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. December 11, 1938 – Jazz pianist McCoy Tyner born. December 12, 1899 – George F. Grant patents golf tree. December 12, … [Read more...] about This Week In Black History
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 8, 2022
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Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’11th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
On Friday, November 18, 2022, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), hosted its "11th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway" at their Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 West Silver Spring Drive. In an effort to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving, MHSI, Molina Healthcare, United Healthcare Community Plan, iCare, Feeding America, LabCorp, North Shore Bank, Feeding … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., hosts ’11th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
Northcott Neighborhood House hosts 3rd annual ‘Tis the Season Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
On Thursday, November 24, 2022, Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies, WestCare Wisconsin and friends hosted the "3rd Annual 'Tis the Season Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway" at Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. 6th Street. Northcott staff and volunteers from the community handed out a home-cooked meal for four people from Daddy's Soul Food & Grille on … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House hosts 3rd annual ‘Tis the Season Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway’
Tennessee State University’s ‘Aristocrat of Bands’ earnes two Grammy nominations
Tennessee State University's marching band, Aristocrat of Bands, has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. This year, the HBCU marching band relased The Urban Hymnal— its debut album featuring ten high-energy tracks that include the talents of Sir the Baptist, Jekalyn Carr, Mali Music, Fred Hammond and John P. Kee. "This is a tremendous day in the history of our beloved … [Read more...] about Tennessee State University’s ‘Aristocrat of Bands’ earnes two Grammy nominations
Clarence Gilyard, ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dead at 66
Clarence Gilyard, the actor best known for playing computer hacker Theo in “Die Hard” and naval flight officer Marcus “Sundown” Williams in “Top Gun,” has died at the age of 66. His death was announced on Monday, November 28, 2022, in a statement from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he had been working as an associate professor at the College of Fine … [Read more...] about Clarence Gilyard, ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dead at 66
Trauma: Reliving a nightmare
By: Jacquelyn D. Heath Special to The Milwaukee Times Trauma has become a part of daily life in America. The average American, regardless of age or gender, learns about or experiences firsthand events that are physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually disturbing. A simple review of a week’s worth of news stories can include reports of mass shootings, fatal car … [Read more...] about Trauma: Reliving a nightmare