The Outreach Community Health Centers "Annual Community Health & Resource Fair" took place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at their center at, 220 W. Capitol Drive. This free event was open to the public and featured free health screenings and education; free back-to-school supplies; fresh produce and free food; family-friendly activities, games, and music; raffle giveaways … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Center Hosts ‘Annual Community Health & Resource Fair
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Focus on Health: Uniting to Heal Amid Overdose Loss
Empathy, love, support, and empowerment are essential as our community copes with the devastating impact of drug overdoses. The grieving process can be overwhelming, often leading to feelings of despair, anger, confusion, and loneliness. Those who lose loved ones may find it difficult to cope and may feel isolated in their pain. It is vital for us, as a community, to unite and … [Read more...] about Focus on Health: Uniting to Heal Amid Overdose Loss
Why We Need to Keep Talking About Mental Health
Cecilia Tenorio is honored to work in community-based mental health as the Health and Wellness Coordinator at Community Advocates Public Policy Institute. She came to this work with personal experience, having navigated suicidal ideation, major depressive disorder, and PTSD, with a steadfast belief that recovery is possible—and sustained when families and the community support … [Read more...] about Why We Need to Keep Talking About Mental Health
Milwaukee Chapter of the Links, Inc., Launch Black K.A.R.E. Initiative to Raise Awareness of Kidney Disease
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Milwaukee Chapter of The Links, Incorporated along with Mayor Cavalier Johnson and others, unveiled a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus designed to promote kidney health across the city. According to the National Kidney Foundation, Black Americans are three times as likely to develop kidney failure in comparison to white … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Chapter of the Links, Inc., Launch Black K.A.R.E. Initiative to Raise Awareness of Kidney Disease
The Power of Collaboration is Milwaukee’s Legacy
By: RISE Drug Free MKE Milwaukee has a rich history that displays the power of collective action. From the organizing traditions of Black churches and neighborhood associations to the leadership that fueled local civil rights efforts, our city’s progress has never been the result of one voice, but the result of many. That same spirit lives on in collaborations like the … [Read more...] about The Power of Collaboration is Milwaukee’s Legacy
Make It A December You’ll Actually Remember
The holiday season is approaching quickly. Daylight is shorter and the weather is colder. Shopping lists are getting long and weekends are filling up. We’re celebrating the conclusion of a year and the beginning of another. It’s said to be the happiest time of the year, but for many, the celebration is often accompanied by stress, pressure, and feeling that we should be keeping … [Read more...] about Make It A December You’ll Actually Remember
A Reality Check About Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Our culture appears to be awash in alcohol and other drugs. It seems that ads, songs, and TV shows and films portray lifestyles that include all kinds of substances. But does that image really reflect reality? Not really. In fact, a massive yearly survey found interesting trends about Americans’ lifestyle choices. The Monitoring the Future national survey, found at … [Read more...] about A Reality Check About Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Fighting the stigma of overdose with International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is observed every August 31, a day set aside to remember those we've lost to drug overdoses, uplift survivors of overdose, and to encourage action to prevent more deaths. For the black community, this day highlights deeper issues of unequal treatment, stigma, and the urgent need for better care. In the past, drug use in black communities … [Read more...] about Fighting the stigma of overdose with International Overdose Awareness Day
Masculinity, mental health, and substance use
In many communities, men have been revered as the steadfast providers and protectors of their families. Societally, we hold a belief that men are the stronger sex— both mentally and physically. It’s hard not to notice that every uncle, cousin, brother, father, or grandfather has never shared a feeling of anxiety, stress, or the struggles that often accompany life’s challenges. … [Read more...] about Masculinity, mental health, and substance use
Experiencing at least 4 of these symptoms? You may have this autoimmune disease
Autoimmune diseases are some of the most misdiagnosed and misunderstood diseases out there. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues as if they were foreign invaders. This attack can lead to inflammation and damage to various organs and tissues. Autoimmune disease symptoms vary greatly depending on which part of … [Read more...] about Experiencing at least 4 of these symptoms? You may have this autoimmune disease