What should you do if your child is being bullied? Boys Town announced strategies to help keep your child safe from bullies. The national child and healthcare organization, which started more than 90 years ago, is a leader in parenting advice. Following are five ways to bully-proof your children: 1. Encouragement Encourage your child to develop strong, healthy … [Read more...] about Top five ways to help bully-proof your child
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This rare disease affects black people more but you’ve never heard of it
Though neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) was identified more than a century ago, a lot of people still haven’t heard of it. Black people, in particular, need to be wary as it’s been found to affect them more than other ethnicities. That’s only one of a few recent discoveries, though, and researchers still have quite a bit of work to do. Here’s what they know so … [Read more...] about This rare disease affects black people more but you’ve never heard of it
Senator Baldwin’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline launches nationwide
Baldwin helped deliver funding for 988 line through omnibus legislation and bipartisan 'Safer Communities Act' On Friday, July 15, 2022, U.S. Senator Baldwin joined a press conference at TDS Telecom in Wisconsin to highlight the upcoming launch of the new 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on Saturday, July 16, 2022. The 988 Lifeline is made possible by U.S. Senator … [Read more...] about Senator Baldwin’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline launches nationwide
Milwaukee County Public Health Collaborative announces new campaigns encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations in low-vaccine rate zip codes
Campaigns target parents of young kids and adults ages 65 and older The Milwaukee County Public Health Collaborative (MCPHC) is announcing a two-part public awareness campaign designed to increase vaccination rates among young children and adults ages 65 and older in Milwaukee’s lowest vaccinated neighborhoods. Focusing on zip codes 53206, 53216, 53218, and 53210, Verified … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County Public Health Collaborative announces new campaigns encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations in low-vaccine rate zip codes
Seven areas of your body you don’t check enough
Once you climb out of the shower every morning, there are a few simple things you can do to help prevent or identify serious health conditions, including cancer. One of the many wonderful things about your body is that it has built-in sickness sensors, and experts say you can spot early warning signs of even serious conditions simply by looking at your body. 1. Check your … [Read more...] about Seven areas of your body you don’t check enough
First case of monkeypox reported in city of Milwaukee
866 monkeypox cases confirmed in United States as of Monday, July 11, 2022 A case of monkeypox was confirmed in a city of Milwaukee resident on Saturday, July 8, 2022. The person is in isolation and following recommended guidelines, according to the Milwaukee Health Department. This is the second case of monkeypox confirmed in a Wisconsin resident, as identified by the … [Read more...] about First case of monkeypox reported in city of Milwaukee
Summer safety tips for seniors
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seniors are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses and injury. When we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature because older adults do not sweat as much as younger adults, and sweat is the body’s most important heat-regulating mechanism. Older adults also store fat differently, which … [Read more...] about Summer safety tips for seniors
Why black aging matters, too
Old. Chronically ill. Black. People who fit this description are more likely to die from COVID-19 than any other group in the country. They are perishing quietly, out of sight, in homes and apartment buildings, senior housing complexes, nursing homes and hospitals, disproportionately poor, frail and ill, after enduring a lifetime of racism and its attendant adverse health … [Read more...] about Why black aging matters, too
COVID long-haulers: Long term health issues caused by COVID-19
COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has sickened hundreds of thousands and killed large numbers of people worldwide. There are also several long-term effects of COVID-19. It is largely regarded as life-threatening for its effects on the lungs. COVID-19 can also cause heart damage, even in people without underlying heart problems. Coronaviruses … [Read more...] about COVID long-haulers: Long term health issues caused by COVID-19
Everything you need to know about monkeypox and the vaccine
The United States is deploying an enhanced nationwide vaccination strategy to counter the continuing spread of monkeypox, federal public health officials announced at a White House briefing on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is rapidly expanding access to hundreds of thousands of doses of the Jynneos vaccine, targeted to smallpox and … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about monkeypox and the vaccine