On Saturday, October 17, 2020, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicaid hosted a drive-thru "Thank You" event at Gee's Clippers Barber and Beauty Salon, 2200 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Dr. Anthem partnered with Advocate Aurora Health, All of Us, Froedtert and the Medical Collage of Wisconsin, Covering WI, Target, Progressive Community Health Centers, LIHF, Vivent Health, Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield hosts drive-thru ‘Thank You’ event
Milwaukee holds ‘First Annual Milwaukee Police Appreciation Day’
On Thursday, October 15, 2020, the City of Milwaukee hosted its first ever "Annual Milwaukee Police Appreciation Day,"at MPD District 1, 749 W. State St. The idea for "Police Appreciation Day" came from Milwaukee Coalition Against Hate Executive Director Tracey Dent (front row, right). "We just wanted as a community, as a whole, to say thank you for doing what you're doing … [Read more...] about Milwaukee holds ‘First Annual Milwaukee Police Appreciation Day’
City of Milwaukee cancels trick-or-treating as Wisconsin’s coronavirus surge continues
The City of Milwaukee has canceled trick-or-treating this year as Wisconsin's surge in coronavirus cases shows no sign of improving. Milwaukee will not have designated trick-or-treat times like it has had in the past and the activity will not be sanctioned by the city’s Health Department since it is deemed high-risk during the coronavirus pandemic, city officials … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee cancels trick-or-treating as Wisconsin’s coronavirus surge continues
SPLC’s Whose Heritage? reports more than 100 Confederate symbols removed since George Floyd’s murder
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) Wednesday, October 14, 2020 announced that more than 100 Confederate symbols have been removed since May 26, 2020 — the start of the protests following the police killing of George Floyd. The Whose Heritage? report’s data and map track public symbols of the Confederacy across the United States. Since May 26, 2020, we have found a total … [Read more...] about SPLC’s Whose Heritage? reports more than 100 Confederate symbols removed since George Floyd’s murder
It started with a knee
The NBA players and the stance they took this COVID infested season deserves a spot in history. Many people talk about the Civil Rights marches of the 60’s as defining moments in US history. The marches and speeches from that time were impactful. The stance the NBA players have taken this past season on social injustice is on the level with the events of the 60’s. People may … [Read more...] about It started with a knee
Put on a smiley face ☺ (Week 3)
Source: “Smiley Face with Smiling Eyes” by Apple.com Doing random acts of kindness will not only make you smile, but it will make you feel good inside. This week, you are encouraged to find opportunities to do random acts of kindness and show goodwill. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Gather several adults and children and on a Saturday this month, while maintaining … [Read more...] about Put on a smiley face ☺ (Week 3)
AARP WI poll reveals tight presidential race
Survey shows Wisconsin voters age 50-plus aren’t shifting their candidate preferences AARP Wisconsin’s final battleground election survey of likely Wisconsin voters age 50-plus finds President Trump (46 percent) trailing former Vice President Joe Biden (49 percent). The poll results have moved only slightly from AARP WI’s first poll, released Sept. 10, which showed Trump (45 … [Read more...] about AARP WI poll reveals tight presidential race
Choosing a Medicare Part D Plan in the COVID-19 era
By Kelle Turner, Medicare Part D Expert, Express Scripts The year 2020 has been like no other. The global pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives. From entertainment and sporting events, to travel and family celebrations—everything has changed. Selecting a Medicare prescription drug plan (also known as Medicare Part D) will also look differently this year. Since … [Read more...] about Choosing a Medicare Part D Plan in the COVID-19 era
Three reasons you’re waking up in the middle of the night
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
Chicken Stuffed Roz Heads Recipe – Disney Pixar Monsters Inc
Prep time: 15 minutes Servings: 3 1 cup cubed, cooked chicken breast 1/2 cup DOLE® Green Grapes, halved 1/4 cup chopped Dole Celery 1/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 Dole Avocados, halved, pitted and peeled 6 whole-wheat pretzel twists 18 whole-wheat pretzel sticks 1 Dole Strawberry, sliced 3 dried, sweetened … [Read more...] about Chicken Stuffed Roz Heads Recipe – Disney Pixar Monsters Inc