Adrienne Mitchell, MBA, has been named vice president and chief people officer at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), effective Jan. 1, 2021. In this role, Mitchell will oversee and direct strategy and operations of the Human Resources (HR) Department and the Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) to oversee the development, well-being and advancement of faculty and staff. “The … [Read more...] about Medical College of Wisconsin names vice president and chief people officer
Health and Fitness
Understanding diabetes to live your best life
By Sandra Millon Underwood, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing Many of us grew up in households where we heard our elders talk about people who had ‘the sugar’. As adults, we have come to understand that what they were referring to was diabetes. The good news is that with some lifestyle changes, rather than being a death sentence, diabetes can be … [Read more...] about Understanding diabetes to live your best life
Rapper Dr. Dre hospitalized after brain aneurysm
"I will be out of the hospital and back home soon," the 55-year-old Beats co-founder posted on Instagram. Rapper Dr. Dre has been hospitalized after suffering a brain aneurysm. The music mogul, whose real name is Andre Young, is being treated at the intensive care unit at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dre is reportedly lucid and in stable condition, but … [Read more...] about Rapper Dr. Dre hospitalized after brain aneurysm
The novel COVID-19 variant has entered the US: Here’s what you should know
Information about the characteristics of the new COVID-19 variant that emerged in Europe is rapidly being released. Scientists are working to learn more about how easily they might spread, whether they could cause more severe illness, and whether currently authorized vaccines will protect people against them. While many are extremely concerned about the new strain of the … [Read more...] about The novel COVID-19 variant has entered the US: Here’s what you should know
Living your best life: Let’s get active
By: Sandra Millon-Underwood, FAAN, Professor, UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing More than 36 years ago, Valley Hollins received a wake up call that changed her life forever, and she hasn’t looked back since. An annual physical showed that she had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and was borderline diabetic. After reviewing her tests, Hollins’ doctor gave her a … [Read more...] about Living your best life: Let’s get active
This holiday season, stay safe
By: Dr. Eric Quivers Medical Director, MyChoice Wisconsin 2020 has been a wild year and this holiday season proves to be like no other, as the country is in the grasp of the coronavirus pandemic. People are becoming ill and our hospitals are filling up with COVID-19 patients - this is not a hoax. As holiday celebrations begin, it’s important to remember the best way to … [Read more...] about This holiday season, stay safe
Coronavirus vaccine coming soon! Can you get one?
Have you been waiting patiently for a vaccine to put an end to your coronavirus worries? Good news: your answer may be right around the corner! Well…maybe. Federal government officials have announced that some coronavirus vaccines may be available before Christmas. The optimism is spreading as many states are preparing to start the vaccination process in … [Read more...] about Coronavirus vaccine coming soon! Can you get one?
Get your shot
A flu vaccine is more important than ever Wisconsin’s flu season may already have started, but that does not mean it is too late to get a flu vaccine. While health care professionals recommend getting an annual flu vaccine, it is critical this season in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting the vaccine is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself, … [Read more...] about Get your shot
Emani Taylor Stresses the Importance and Her Experience Getting Enrolled for 2021 Health Insurance
Open Enrollment Ends December 15th "Remind your family, remind your friends, and tell them to at least go find out what the options are." … [Read more...] about Emani Taylor Stresses the Importance and Her Experience Getting Enrolled for 2021 Health Insurance
Putting the ‘Merry’ back into the holidays
By Sandra Millon Underwood PhD, RN, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing Purchasing that ‘perfect’ gift and decorating and cooking for the holidays can become overwhelming—even in an uneventful year. Added to the stress and pressure of the holidays this year is the coronavirus pandemic. However, if we pause to take a breath, and put things in perspective, … [Read more...] about Putting the ‘Merry’ back into the holidays