Our Black publications have been telling stories for years about historical giants such as Dr. Charles Richard Drew, who pioneered a method for preserving blood plasma. Remember George Washington Carver? He discovered hundreds of uses for the peanut and sweet potato. And Benjamin Banneker helped establish the boundaries of Washington, DC. We have heralded the victories of … [Read more...] about We Celebrate Black History
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Calling all Divine Nine fraternities and sororities! The case for joining the All of Us Research Program!
It is no secret that the All of Us Research Program is seeking to enroll a million or more people into the most diverse research database of its kind. The UW All of Us Research team at the Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships has created a new approach designed to educate the community about the benefits of All of Us but also empower individuals to advocate … [Read more...] about Calling all Divine Nine fraternities and sororities! The case for joining the All of Us Research Program!
Oza Holmes African American Breast Cancer Support Group: Sister Survivors Supporting Each Other
By: Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN University of Wisconsin Milwaukee As a nurse, Bonnie Anderson's days are packed with taking care of patients, but as a breast cancer survivor, taking care of others—particularly African American women with breast cancer—is not a burden, but a calling. “I am part of the Oza Holmes African American Breast Cancer Support … [Read more...] about Oza Holmes African American Breast Cancer Support Group: Sister Survivors Supporting Each Other
You are not alone – Two African American women leaders weigh in on fighting dementia during Black History Month
Finding better ways to reach more people – Beverly Berry is Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Alzheimer’s Association’s National Office Alzheimer’s and dementia affect communities of color at a disproportionate rate. In fact, Black Americans are twice as likely as older Whites to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia. They are also less likely to have a … [Read more...] about You are not alone – Two African American women leaders weigh in on fighting dementia during Black History Month
New non-profit Eloron seeks to raise awareness for Sickle Cell disease
Sickle cell anemia has exacted a heavy toll on the siblings of Bennie J. Morris, Sr. He lost his oldest sister, Lola in 1993 when she was just 39-years-old. On Halloween in 2019, his youngest brother, Aaron died of sickle cell. His youngest sister, Elizabeth, also suffers from sickle cell anemia. She celebrated her 59th birthday on December 15. “After Lola died in 1993, I … [Read more...] about New non-profit Eloron seeks to raise awareness for Sickle Cell disease
Is it coronavirus, the flu, a cold or allergies? Here’s how to tell
If the coronavirus wasn’t enough, it’s also cold and flu season. AND…if that wasn’t enough, we are also going into allergy season (it’s a lot, I know). But don’t worry, while some of the symptoms of all four are similar, each one has distinct qualities to figure out which infection you may have. Details for each are listed below: Coronavirus Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a … [Read more...] about Is it coronavirus, the flu, a cold or allergies? Here’s how to tell
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the National King Holiday
For those of you who lived during Dr. King’s lifetime, the national holiday on January 17th is an annual assessment day. As some make New Year’s resolutions, people of my era reflect, remember, and revisit how well we are living the “Dream.” Have I given my children reasons to remember the life and journey of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? Do youth understand the relevance of … [Read more...] about Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the National King Holiday
All of Us reflects on Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.; hosts MLK Symposium Watch Party
Every year the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites a speaker to address the campus to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It’s called the MLK Symposium, and this year it will take place on Tuesday, January 25 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. and will feature Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and historian Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of “The 1619 Project,” an ongoing initiative from The … [Read more...] about All of Us reflects on Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.; hosts MLK Symposium Watch Party
Lingering pandemic not stopping All of Us
Our lingering pandemic continues to bring into immediate focus our individual and collective health, tasking us to find answers to an essential question: how do we more effectively care for ourselves and each other in this rapidly changing public health landscape? And how do we positively transform medical care for the longterm? This is precisely why our friends and the All of … [Read more...] about Lingering pandemic not stopping All of Us
Healthy Eating Active Living Collaborative – Serving Older and Younger Adults
By: Sandra Millon Underwood RN, PhD, FAAN, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Valeria Carter Salinas MD Community Health Specialist Sophia Najwa Hamdan Project Assistant Heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer are responsible for approximately two-thirds of all deaths in Wisconsin. Research reveals that these diseases are often associated with poor nutrition, … [Read more...] about Healthy Eating Active Living Collaborative – Serving Older and Younger Adults