You might say that a fall motivated Kelly Schroeder to pursue a career working with seniors. Schroeder, the director of clinical services for Community Care, a local nonprofit and expert in long term care, had a grandmother who fell and never truly recovered. As a result, her grandmother found herself dependent for the rest of her life, but it was totally preventable. As … [Read more...] about Help seniors avoid falling this autumn
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Colon cancer: why it’s taking more and more Black men and when they should be screened
The entertainment world was in shock this past weekend as the news of actor Chadwick Boseman, who played many iconic characters such as Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, James Brown, and most notably, Black Panther in the Marvel superhero movies, died of colon cancer at the young age of 43. His death brings to light the discrepancies in the screening of Black men and colon … [Read more...] about Colon cancer: why it’s taking more and more Black men and when they should be screened
Prisons and the pandemic: an untold tragedy
As we struggle to reset and find a “new normal” in the midst of a pandemic, we have mainly been focusing on our personal challenges. Yes, we know about what is happening in the nursing homes but, again, that quest is personal as many of us have loved ones who reside in nursing homes. But what about the prisoners? They are a large population living in confined spaces. That is … [Read more...] about Prisons and the pandemic: an untold tragedy
WIC and MHSI Network celebrates National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
WI Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program says: #LetsLatch August has been designated as Breastfeeding Awareness Month. The national breastfeeding campaign, “WIC Breastfeeding Support: Learn Together, Grow Together" centers around a mother’s journey while considering and initiating providing breastmilk for her baby. The goal along the journey is to ensure … [Read more...] about WIC and MHSI Network celebrates National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Outreach Community Health Centers hosts back-to-school event
Eunice Asiedu (top photo), a nurse midwife with Outreach Community Health Centers, assists with a Drive/Walk- Through Community & Health Resource Fair at the Outreach Community Health Centers (below), 210 West Capitol Drive, on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Outreach distributed 400 book bags and school supplies to children ages 6-11. … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers hosts back-to-school event
At last, two new meds to fight sickle cell disease
For the first time in 20 years, the FDA has approved two transformative new treatments for the approximately 100,000 people with sickle cell disease (SCD). One new med will prevent the excruciating pain of SCD while the other is formulated to prevent organ damage. “After decades of waiting, there is now a treatment option that could change the course of this disease,” … [Read more...] about At last, two new meds to fight sickle cell disease
It’s time to talk about advance directives
Pamela was no stranger to planning for the end of life. She had already paid for her burial plot and funeral service. She had even started working on a will. Then in June 2018, she got the news that would change her life, she was diagnosed with COPD and severe emphysema. “That’s when I realized I needed to do something because I had so much to do and very little time,” said … [Read more...] about It’s time to talk about advance directives
How to be healthier in a tough economy
You’ve probably figured out by now that times these days are a little less kind to your wallet. Many people find themselves considering scaling back on things like health insurance and prescriptions in order to better balance their budget. But this is a mistake – no matter how tight money is, you need to take care of your health. Why? Because, ironically, not doing so can … [Read more...] about How to be healthier in a tough economy
Let’s keep our neighbors and community safe
By: Bernie Sherry Ministry Market Executive, Ascension Wisconsin Senior Vice President, Ascension The emergence of the novel coronavirus early this year presented the world with an unprecedented challenge. Not since the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 have we faced such a daunting public health crisis. By late February, it was clear our healthcare system, government and … [Read more...] about Let’s keep our neighbors and community safe
Should you sterilize your facemask in the microwave?
After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and now local and state governments have recommended that people wear a face mask if they are in any public setting, more and more people have been wearing them. Since masks such as N-95 respirators have been in short supply and mostly only available to health care workers, people have been creative by making their … [Read more...] about Should you sterilize your facemask in the microwave?