By Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing With health equity front and center these days, particularly as we navigate through issues like COVID-19, vaccinations, and mental health, community healthcare workers (CHWs) have become more vital than ever. These front line workers play an important role in developing messages and … [Read more...] about Community Healthcare Workers Meeting The Needs Of People
About Science and Research with All of Us – Part Five!
The All of Us Research Program is just that, a program and not a study. In part five of our About Science and Research with All of Us, Bashir Easter, Ph.D., Assistant Director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison All of Us team at the Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships in Milwaukee will be schooling us on the difference. Milwaukee Times: Dr. Easter, … [Read more...] about About Science and Research with All of Us – Part Five!
Alzheimer’s Association Virtual Education Programs in June
Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia - June 7- 12:00-1:00 p.m. Program & Q&A Learn about the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors and more. To Register call 800.272.3900. You will receive connection information after you register. Effective Communication Strategies June 14 – 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Program & Q&A Learn to decode … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Association Virtual Education Programs in June
For Sale By Owner
FOR SALE BY OWNER $175,000 Pre-Approved Inquiries Only Mixed Use Property, Residential Upper 3 Bedrooms Upper, 4 Baths Commercial Use Lower Perfect for a business, residence or group home Call: (414) 520-4120 … [Read more...] about For Sale By Owner
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue June 3, 2021
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Milwaukee Brewers and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum unveil new Hop street car
On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, The Milwaukee Brewers and Associated Bank partnered with The Hop to bring awareness and education of the storied history of the Negro Leagues and their impact, and to celebrate the Milwaukee Bears, the city's Negro National League team that operated during the 1923 season. The collaboration is in support of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum unveil new Hop street car
Pastor Jerome Smith, Sr., dies of COVID-19 at 49
As co-founder of the Joseph Project, Pastor Jerome Smith, Sr., helped others find good jobs, transportation and training. Pastor Smith, 49, died April 27, from complications of COVID-19. “Milwaukee and all of Wisconsin lost a great man today as Pastor Jerome Smith, Sr., was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ,” the Republican Party of Wisconsin said in a statement … [Read more...] about Pastor Jerome Smith, Sr., dies of COVID-19 at 49
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Memorial Day Giveaway
Despite the widespread use of vaccines and the city beginning to return to a state of (somewhat) normalcy, there are still many families in need of help as they have yet to return to jobs and are still on assistance. On Friday, May 21, 2021, in an effort to help those in need this Memorial Day, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI), partnered with City Serve International, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. hosts Memorial Day Giveaway
The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Nowadays, Memorial Day honors veterans of all wars, but its roots are in America’s deadliest conflict, the Civil War. Approximately 620,000 soldiers died, about two-thirds from disease. The work of honoring the dead began right away all over the country, and several American towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. Researchers have traced the earliest annual … [Read more...] about The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day
Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 4)
This month this column is promoting diversity and holidays. We began this month bringing awareness to the Catholic Feast of Saints Philip and James and in Weeks 2 and 3 we honored Cinco de Mayo, which celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. This final week of this series, we will look at the U.S. federal holiday, Memorial Day as well as the Jewish holiday, Shavuot. Memorial … [Read more...] about Diversity Holidays and Celebrations In May (Week 4)