It’s still common for African Americans to believe that they don’t need sunscreen as much as other ethnicities. However, while the melanin in black skin has some protective elements, it’s not enough to keep your skin from being damaged by the sun’s radiation. With the temperatures ticking up, it’s important to know how to protect your skin this summer from sunburn. How the … [Read more...] about Black night not crack but it can sunburn
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We hear you
Join us for a free breakfast to share your voice By: Diane Beckley Milner Memory loss is not a normal part of aging To see signs of memory loss in a loved one is a difficult situation for thousands of Wisconsin families. In the black community we have the utmost respect for our elders and it’s hard for an adult child to talk with their parent or grandparent if they see … [Read more...] about We hear you
Black women, it’s time to step into your soft era
When it comes to taking a break or doing the bare minimum, black women all over are not familiar with that concept or lifestyle; and it’s because, unfortunately, we were not given the opportunity to do so. For centuries, black women have had to be the butt of everyone’s jokes, the strong and hardworking ones, the ones who have to accept the worst of the worst, and the ones who … [Read more...] about Black women, it’s time to step into your soft era
National Stroke Awareness Month gives local women a chance to remind women of stroke risks
Author and stroke survivor Vivian L. King and physician Bridgett Moss invite you to an important conversation about strokes National Stroke Awareness Month gives author Vivian L. King and Dr. Bridgett Moss a chance to warn women of a risk factor that can strike when you least expect it. King knows first-hand that a stroke can happen to anyone at anytime. Her book, “When … [Read more...] about National Stroke Awareness Month gives local women a chance to remind women of stroke risks
COVID-19 awareness, support and empowerment: SE Wisconsin immigrant outreach
Sandra Millon Underwood RN, PhD, FAAN Professor Emerita, UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, our focus has been on helping and educating individuals about the virus and safety precautions to take. Over the last couple of years, we have focused on initiatives undertaken by community leaders, frontline workers, medical professionals, and … [Read more...] about COVID-19 awareness, support and empowerment: SE Wisconsin immigrant outreach
The connection between shingles and breast cancer and what you should know
In terms of breast cancer, there’s so much information about it circulating out there. Most of the facts out there are: there is more than one stage of breast cancer, breast cancer can go away, it can run in the family, it mostly affects women but men can get breast cancer and if diagnosed with breast cancer, there are so many ways to go about treatment and removal of the tumor … [Read more...] about The connection between shingles and breast cancer and what you should know
Training community healthcare workers for healthier communities
AHEC celebrating 30 years of being a catalyst for change Milwaukee Area Health Education Center (AHEC) will be celebrating its 30th anniversary with a luncheon on June 23, 2022 at Alverno College from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tickets are $45 each. “Milwaukee AHEC is one of seven regional Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers in the state with a tradition of being a … [Read more...] about Training community healthcare workers for healthier communities
Major airlines drop mask mandate after federal judge rules against it
Just hours after a Florida judge struck down a federal mask mandate on planes and other forms of public transportation, major airlines announced Monday, Aprl 18, 2022, that they will no longer require face coverings on domestic flights. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will also stop enforcing the mandate for now: A Biden administration official told … [Read more...] about Major airlines drop mask mandate after federal judge rules against it
Outreach Community Health Centers announces Angela C. Sanders, Psy.D., as Interim President and CEO
Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC) is pleased to announce that Angela C. Sanders, Psy.D, the current Chief Clinical Officer for OCHC has been appointed as interim President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Dr. Angela Sanders has assumed the role of President and CEO on an interim basis from Constance Palmer, who has taken an extended leave of absence … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers announces Angela C. Sanders, Psy.D., as Interim President and CEO
Dr. Gina Paige changed the game with a business that traces our African roots and advocates for community involvement in clinical research
By Karen Stokes As National Minority Health Month begins, the All of Us Research Program and Hip-Hop & Health is highlighting Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry. African Ancestry is the world leader in tracing maternal and paternal lineages of African descent and has helped more than 1,000,000 people reconnect with the roots of their family … [Read more...] about Dr. Gina Paige changed the game with a business that traces our African roots and advocates for community involvement in clinical research