By Cheryl L. Dejewski “Often when I tell a patient that they have a serious eye condition like glaucoma or macular degeneration, they’ll respond, ‘But, I can see fine’ or ‘I haven’t noticed anything wrong with my eyes,’” reports Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists, an ophthalmology practice that has overseen the care of 185,000+ area residents. He adds, … [Read more...] about Are you “blind” to the fact that your vision may not be as good as you think?
How not to break the bank this holiday season
The holidays are almost here. Get ready for festive parties, family gatherings, and...financial stress? Hold up, let's scratch that last one. The holidays should be a time for celebration, not financial frustration, yet why do so many people find themselves worrying about their bank accounts this time of year? With the amount of commercialism we're bombarded with around the … [Read more...] about How not to break the bank this holiday season
Kappa Alpha Psi and UMC Black Methodists hosts Church renewal candlelight services
On Saturday December 14, 2019, the Kappa League members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., participated in the Wisconsin Annual Conference UMC Black Methodists for Church Renewal Candlelight Service at Albright UMC located at, 5555 W. Capitol Drive. The event was well attended and the people had a opportunity to light a candle for family and friends who have passed away this … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha Psi and UMC Black Methodists hosts Church renewal candlelight services
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 12, 2019
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue December 12, 2019
Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc. hosts 46th Annual Débutante Cotillion
The Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc., hosted its 46th Annual Débutante Cotillion on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. This year's event was entitled, "Empower Her." Ten young women who hail from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and other area school districts participated and were awarded scholarships at the foundation's black tie … [Read more...] about Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc. hosts 46th Annual Débutante Cotillion
Christian Business & Professional Alliance hosts 39th Annual Débutante Cotillion
On Friday, November 29, 2019 the Christian Business and Professional Alliance hosted its 39th Annual Débutante Cotillion at the downtown Milwaukee Hilton Grand Ballroom. Six young women from the Milwaukee area were presented. The Christian Business and Professional Alliance is group of individuals committed to improving the quality of life for young citizens of our … [Read more...] about Christian Business & Professional Alliance hosts 39th Annual Débutante Cotillion
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. makes it a Happy Thanksgiving for 1,600 families
On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 The Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted their 8th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway and Health Screenings at their MLK Heritage Health Center, 2555 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Thanksgiving dawns the beginning of the holidays and represents a season of giving. This year MHSI was able to give away 50,000 pounds of groceries … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. makes it a Happy Thanksgiving for 1,600 families
Help for the holidays: Places in Milwaukee where you can get free meals
The holidays can be a time of happiness and festivities. But not for everyone. For some, it can be hard to feel joyful when they’re strapped for cash and struggling to buy food. Here is a partial list of organizations in Milwaukee that have stepped up to help. We know there has to be more so help us help our neighbors in need. Please email info@milwaukeenns. org if you … [Read more...] about Help for the holidays: Places in Milwaukee where you can get free meals
Year-in-review
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times…” - Charles Dickens Literary enthusiasts remember the famous opening line of Charles Dickens in A Tale of Two Cities. I will borrow from Dickens’ classic line as we close out 2019. In 2019 we have seen some good. This was the first time in history that a diverse class of lawmakers were sworn into the 116th Congress. … [Read more...] about Year-in-review
African American boys and men in America are killing themselves and no one seems to care
By: Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni Jr., Men's Health Network African American boys and men in America continue to kill themselves at an alarming rate. Over the past several months, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released several reports about the demographics of this national disgrace. Black men and boys continue to have a higher death rate in nine of the 10 … [Read more...] about African American boys and men in America are killing themselves and no one seems to care