By Dr. Nicole Brady Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin With the COVID-19 emergency prompting people in Wisconsin to stay home more than usual, accessing in-person health care services has become more challenging than a few months ago. That has spurred a surge in telehealth appointments, with new state and federal regulations making it easier and … [Read more...] about Tips to help access remote care amid COVID-19
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Access to Wellness Resources and Healthy Food Started with a Nurse from the Neighborhood
By Karen Stokes Julia Means, community a nurse with Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital is known throughout her neighborhood as ‘The Nurse.’ As an intensive care nurse, she’s witnessed a lot of people coming to intensive care who were dying due to a lack of knowledge. “I felt if I could come out and do more teaching, guidance and support and teach them how to … [Read more...] about Access to Wellness Resources and Healthy Food Started with a Nurse from the Neighborhood
MHSI receives gift of 3,500 surgical masks from the Taiwanese government
On June 8, 2020, on behalf of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago Director General Eric Huang who represents the Taiwanese Government in the Midwest; Congresswoman Gwen Moore; Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Dr. Darrell L. Williams (right); presented Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Aronica Williams (left) with 3,500 surgical … [Read more...] about MHSI receives gift of 3,500 surgical masks from the Taiwanese government
Delicious smoothie recipes that can help lower cholesterol and cool you down
When it comes to your health, cholesterol may not be top-of-mind, but it should. High cholesterol has no symptoms you feel and can often be overlooked by patients. It’s important to get your cholesterol checked regularly and work with your doctor to adjust your cholesterol levels as if necessary. According to the American Heart Association, lowering cholesterol reduces the risk … [Read more...] about Delicious smoothie recipes that can help lower cholesterol and cool you down
Ten tips that will improve your life, now!
When we think about our life, we must think about our body. Keeping our mind and body in good health is essential for a long and active life. We must incorporate exercise into our weekly routine to keep our physical frame strong and reduce our stress. We must also be mindful of what goes inside our bodies to stave off chronic illness and keep our delicate system in good … [Read more...] about Ten tips that will improve your life, now!
If there were a vaccine to protect against covid-19, would you get it? (Part 1)
By now, it has become abundantly clear that black people have suffered disproportionate mortality due to COVID-19. For example, in Chicago, while blacks made up 42 percent of cases, they were 56 percent of the deaths in a recent analysis. In my city of Washington DC, blacks were most recently about 50 percent of COVID-19 diagnoses but represented almost 80 percent of the … [Read more...] about If there were a vaccine to protect against covid-19, would you get it? (Part 1)
Staying safe when you are an essential worker
We all have had to make rapid adjustments to our lives since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Many of us have turned our homes into offices, classrooms, fitness centers, playgrounds, and movie theaters all at once. But there are many people who are not afforded the luxury of being at home all day. They cannot work from home because they are ‘essential … [Read more...] about Staying safe when you are an essential worker
The best home workout options for social distancing
With stay-at-home orders having been in effect for the more than a month and social distancing becomes the new norm, fitness lovers are turning to free online workouts to ensure they stay in shape during the quarantine. Many national chains and prominent fitness groups have taken their otherwise expensive classes online for free to non-members, helping keep Americans moving … [Read more...] about The best home workout options for social distancing
Common vaccines and who should not get vaccinated (full list)
Let’s be real, most of us remember getting a shot for chickenpox, measles or something like that when we were younger. It was usually told to us that the shot would prevent us from getting the disease and it was better for our overall health. But as we’ve grown older, and learned more about vaccines and the history surrounding them, many are a little suspicious of getting any … [Read more...] about Common vaccines and who should not get vaccinated (full list)
Gov. Evers announces Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Monday, April 20, 2020, that the state of Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity throughout the state. Working with the Wisconsin Clinical Lab Network, the state has grown the number of labs performing COVID-19 tests from just eight labs one month ago to 36 labs as of Monday. The state plans to continue public-private … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity