New services and programs continue to be added at Ascension St. Joseph while Ascension Wisconsin continues to formulate a plan to improve the health of residents in the Sherman Park and West Burleigh Street neighborhoods. Over the last eight months, Ascension Wisconsin has been listening to local stakeholders through patient interviews, community conversations, a Community … [Read more...] about Ascension St. Joseph continues work to improve health equity
Health and Fitness
City of Milwaukee Health Department partners with Ascension St. Joseph to open Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office
On Monday, April 8, 2019, Ascension Health in partnership with the City of Milwaukee Heath Department, hosted a grand opening of a new Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office at Ascension St. Joseph to help give more women and children access to the nutrition they need. WIC offers nutritious foods, nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, and … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee Health Department partners with Ascension St. Joseph to open Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office
‘All of Us’ program looks to break through health disparities with ground breaking genetic research
Recognizing the historical racial and gender imbalance in many medical trials, President Barrack Obama proposed during his 2015 State of the Union Address and Congress subsequently approved $215 million in funding for the National Institute of Health to collect and analyze anonymous health and genetic medical information. The project has been described as the “moon shot” of … [Read more...] about ‘All of Us’ program looks to break through health disparities with ground breaking genetic research
Six ways to detox your body naturally
Many people associate detox diets and cleansing plans with juices, smoothies, and other strange concoctions that claim to rid the body of unhealthy substances and promote rapid weight loss. Those who follow detox plans also tout psychological benefits, such as more energy and rejuvenation. There are also colon cleanses and liver detox plans that claim to target the colon and … [Read more...] about Six ways to detox your body naturally
At 100: Independent and going strong
By Barbara Haig Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings may croon about 100 days and 100 nights, but a growing number of people are singing a sweeter song – 100 years. According to United Nations estimates, the world was home to nearly half a million centenarians (people age 100 and older) in 2015, more than four times as many as in 1990. And projections say there will be … [Read more...] about At 100: Independent and going strong
Why are some women opting for total mastectomy as breast cancer prevention?
If you watch the hit TV show on Bravo, Married to Medicine, you should be all too familiar with the newest cast member to the show, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe. In a recent episode, the black occupational and preventive medicine doctor openly shared her journey to preventing breast cancer as her mother passed away from the disease and her father is currently battling prostate cancer. … [Read more...] about Why are some women opting for total mastectomy as breast cancer prevention?
Gov. Evers announces “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives
On February 21, 2019, Governor Tony Evers announced that his upcoming budget proposal will include a nearly $28 million investment in “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives aimed at improving women’s access to preventative care such as cancer screenings, health exams, and STI testing, supporting healthier pregnancies and births, and addressing racial disparities in … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives
When facing stress or illnesses, seniors should stick to a protein-rich diet
Older adults need to eat more protein-rich foods when they're trying to lose weight, dealing with a chronic or acute illness, or facing a hospitalization, according to a growing consensus among scientists. During these stressful periods, aging bodies process protein less efficiently and need more of it to maintain muscle mass and strength, bone health, and other essential … [Read more...] about When facing stress or illnesses, seniors should stick to a protein-rich diet
Trans-Professionals provides transportation and quality customer service
Kurt Mosley treats his clients like family. Mosley owns Trans-Professionals, which offers non-emergency medical transportation to doctor offices, dialysis, cancer care, adult day care and other appointments throughout southeast Wisconsin. Mosley, who also is the company’s CEO/Director of Operations, is passionate about making sure clients are treated with courtesy and … [Read more...] about Trans-Professionals provides transportation and quality customer service
Are you at risk for a leading cause of blindness in Black Americans?
By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is known as the “Sneak Thief of Sight” because the most common type is painless and progresses so slowly that most people don’t notice symptoms for years— until severe permanent damage has already occurred. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, especially for blacks. In fact, black Americans have a 6-8 times higher risk rate, and at … [Read more...] about Are you at risk for a leading cause of blindness in Black Americans?