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September 2nd, 2026

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MPS receives WHPE Advocacy Award

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education, Inc. (WHPE), which is the state’s professional association for health and physical educators, has announced that Milwaukee Public Schools is the recipient of the 2021 Advocacy Award. Each year, WHPE presents a number of awards for teachers of the year, outstanding service, career achievement, and more. The Advocacy Award is given in … [Read more...] about MPS receives WHPE Advocacy Award

Men’s Health Matters to All of Us (Part 2)

The planning for the Men’s Health Night III: Real Talk is underway. A dozen professionals met virtually on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 for about two hours talking about the next plan of action. The result…a session that will provide resources for all men in attendance to help feed their minds, bodies, and souls. This is brought to you by the University of Wisconsin-Madison All of … [Read more...] about Men’s Health Matters to All of Us (Part 2)

Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies and Friends host ‘Tis the Season’ Thanksgiving event

On Friday, November 19, 2021, Northcott Neighborhood House (NNH), Bader Philanthropies and friends invited all to come and pick up their Thanksgiving dinner. Award winning Chef Lisa Kaye prepared 1,000 dinners for families of four, hence 4,000 meals. The menu included: baked chicken and southern cornbread dressing, macaroni and cheese, succulent green bean casserole, gravy, … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies and Friends host ‘Tis the Season’ Thanksgiving event

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield hosts Northside dinner giveaway events

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin has teamed up with local businesses, faith based and community organizations in a COVID-19 campaign effort. The COVID-19 campaign provides access to COVID-19 and the flu vaccinations for the community in a comfortable environment. COVID-19 campaign also provides community members with healthy food from Miracle on 35th Street Food … [Read more...] about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield hosts Northside dinner giveaway events

Rev. Jesse Jackson, faith leaders fight Milwaukee church tax bills

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson joined Milwaukee faith leaders in demanding immediate change Tuesday, November 30, 2021, after several churches in the past year have received a tax bill from the city of Milwaukee. "This is a Milwaukee tax, time for a change," Jackson said during a news conference at City Hall. "We're going to engage in demonstrations around the … [Read more...] about Rev. Jesse Jackson, faith leaders fight Milwaukee church tax bills

Local author releases first book

Samantha Wilson (left) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin has published her first novel, The Girl Who Was Abused, based on a true story. Ms. Wilson's father, Roderick Wilson (right), who is a retired accounting instructor at MATC, is a loving supporter of his daughter's work. The book is launching in March 2022; for more information about the book you can reach Samantha Wilson at: … [Read more...] about Local author releases first book

Advisory: From The City Of Milwaukee Commissioner Of Health

On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the new COVID B.1.1.529 variant, named Omicron, a variant of concern because it has a large number of mutations and preliminary evidence suggests an increased risk of reinfection and spread across the world, including to the United States. As of November 30, 2021, zero specimens processed within the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Advisory: From The City Of Milwaukee Commissioner Of Health

Here’s To A Healthy Holiday Season—Mind, Body And Spirit

By Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN University of Wisconsin Milwaukee For some, the holidays are a stressful time of the year. Family gatherings, office parties and other social events can cause stress. That stress can manifest itself by overeating, inactivity, and not taking care of yourself— mind, body, and spirit. And, while the holidays can be a bustle of … [Read more...] about Here’s To A Healthy Holiday Season—Mind, Body And Spirit