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
Health and Fitness
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
We serve uninsured, underinsured, and insured individuals – Findley Medical Clinic
Call for an appt 414.988.3079 Monday thru Thursday 9am to 5pm, Urgent Care Clinic Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm. We cover the cost of vaccines for those without insurance. … [Read more...] about We serve uninsured, underinsured, and insured individuals – Findley Medical Clinic
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield of WI provides COVID-19 and flu shots at Progressive Community Health Centers
On Thursday, December 9, 202, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield of WI partnered with Progressive Community Health Centers at their clinics in Milwaukee to provide COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Walk-ins were welcome and those who took part receive a free gift card. Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield of WI has teamed up with the faith-based and community organization to provide COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield of WI provides COVID-19 and flu shots at Progressive Community Health Centers
Men’s Health Matters to All of Us (Part 3)
Men’s Health Night III: Real Talk is almost here. It takes place on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 6 p.m. and will set the stage for the next three Men's Health Nights in the first quarter of the new year. The focus is on men's minds, bodies and souls, and you'll hear about the importance of each of them in Friday's session. What we be a new cohort for All of Us, as we learned … [Read more...] about Men’s Health Matters to All of Us (Part 3)
Available – December 06, 2021: Be One in a Million
BLACK WOMEN 50+ MAGAZINE’s November/ December issue is now available – pick up a free copy today! Filled with Black empowerment and education, this month’s issue invites us to explore how we can reward ourselves and our families with a “gift that keeps on giving” by joining the All of Us Research Program. VISIT: JoinAllofUs.org With a highlight on “Health and Spirituality: … [Read more...] about Available – December 06, 2021: Be One in a Million
Men’s Health Matters to All of Us (Part 2)
The planning for the Men’s Health Night III: Real Talk is underway. A dozen professionals met virtually on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 for about two hours talking about the next plan of action. The result…a session that will provide resources for all men in attendance to help feed their minds, bodies, and souls. This is brought to you by the University of Wisconsin-Madison All of … [Read more...] about Men’s Health Matters to All of Us (Part 2)
Advisory: From The City Of Milwaukee Commissioner Of Health
On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the new COVID B.1.1.529 variant, named Omicron, a variant of concern because it has a large number of mutations and preliminary evidence suggests an increased risk of reinfection and spread across the world, including to the United States. As of November 30, 2021, zero specimens processed within the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Advisory: From The City Of Milwaukee Commissioner Of Health
Here’s To A Healthy Holiday Season—Mind, Body And Spirit
By Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN University of Wisconsin Milwaukee For some, the holidays are a stressful time of the year. Family gatherings, office parties and other social events can cause stress. That stress can manifest itself by overeating, inactivity, and not taking care of yourself— mind, body, and spirit. And, while the holidays can be a bustle of … [Read more...] about Here’s To A Healthy Holiday Season—Mind, Body And Spirit