More than six million children in the United States have asthma. They’re everywhere. Look at a soccer field, walk in a mall, or take in a Saturday matinee, and you’re practically guaranteed to see asthmatic kids. You’d just never know it by looking at them. Children with asthma don’t have to spend their days at home, wheezing and out of breath. In fact, the condition doesn’t … [Read more...] about How to help your child breathe easier
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In denial after a diabetes diagnosis? Tips for coping
After you’re first diagnosed with diabetes, it’s normal at first to minimize the seriousness of the disease. But if the denial goes on too long and interferes with your self-care, the consequences can be dangerous. By the time my friend — we’ll call her Tina — was diagnosed with diabetes at age 52, she should have been well-prepared to deal with her illness. She had been … [Read more...] about In denial after a diabetes diagnosis? Tips for coping
Five effective ways to keep school germs at a minimum
By Brittany Wright Many children have already gone back to school and there are lots of exciting transitions happening. Change is always good but the weather changing, in conjunction with being introduced to new germs can spell disaster for your child’s immune system. Most parents know that when your child is sick it’s only a matter of time before you and the rest of the … [Read more...] about Five effective ways to keep school germs at a minimum
Five tips to help your child with back-to-school anxiety
Nervousness and anxiety are normal It’s that time again. As summer winds down, we find ourselves wandering along store aisles, kids in tow, clutching the new school supply lists. Are your kids excited about a new school year? Are they nervous? Do you think they might have some back-toschool anxiety? To help your child with these various emotions, it’s important to … [Read more...] about Five tips to help your child with back-to-school anxiety
Top five ways to help bully-proof your child
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
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