On Tuesday, January 8 and Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Ascension Healthcare hosted four Community Conversations in Milwaukee. The sessions were held within two days, with each day hosting two sessions. The sessions on Jan. 8 were held at St. Joseph’s, located at 5000 W. Chambers St., and the other two were held on Jan. 9 at St. Francis, located at 3237 S. 16th St. Community … [Read more...] about Ascension Healthcare hosts Community Conversations in Milwaukee
Health and Fitness
Keeping New Year’s Resolution: Here’s how to get more done in the gym in less time
Getting into a fitness routine is hard enough on its own. Your hectic schedule with work, kids, and maybe even a social life can tempt you to put your fitness on a back burner for good. It’s no wonder why skipping your gym session is so tempting, when making it to the gym can take up so much time out of your day. You have to get dressed, hop in the car, sit in traffic, lock … [Read more...] about Keeping New Year’s Resolution: Here’s how to get more done in the gym in less time
Five healthy New Year’s resolutions that are easy to keep
Setting a New Year's resolution is the easy part—it's sticking to one that is actually hard. Experts agree that people make resolutions with the best of intentions, but often inadvertently set themselves up for failure. "Change is hard. We are creatures of habit," said June Kloubec, Ph.D., a professor in the department of nutrition and exercise science at Bastyr … [Read more...] about Five healthy New Year’s resolutions that are easy to keep
Diabetes and your feet: What you must know
There is no doubt that diabetes is a global epidemic of epic proportions–especially among people of color. Diabetes, or hyperglycemia, is high blood glucose. According to the Center for Disease Control, 13.2 percent and 12.2 percent of African Americans women and men respectively worldwide have the second highest incidence of diabetes. American Indians lead among all racial … [Read more...] about Diabetes and your feet: What you must know
What Obamacare ruling could mean for your health care
A federal judge’s ruling late Friday, December 14, 2018, striking down the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in its entirety has stoked anxiety among millions of Americans who rely on subsidized health insurance and millions more who have pre-existing conditions. Even if you don’t have an Obamacare health plan, experts say there are far-reaching implications for all consumers if the … [Read more...] about What Obamacare ruling could mean for your health care
Watch out on winter roads
Here in Milwaukee, the arrival of cold weather also brings the opportunity for snow and ice. We must be cautious while on the roads all of the time, but especially during winter as icy roads can increase the likelihood of a vehicle losing control. Keep these tips in mind to make your trek on icy paths a bit safer: • Steering. When driving on ice, hold the steering wheel … [Read more...] about Watch out on winter roads
Five reasons you may be low on energy
Long days at work combined with trying to maintain a social life or family time can require much more energy than you know. Having consistent energy to do your daily activities is always the goal, but it may not always be the reality for you. If your energy is consistently on ‘E’, check out the following things that may be stealing your energy and how you can snatch it … [Read more...] about Five reasons you may be low on energy
Access to care a responsibility of us all
Op-Ed submitted by: Reggie Newson Chief Advocacy Officer, Ascension Wisconsin Enrollment in HealthCare.gov, the website showcasing Wisconsin’s health insurance exchanges, is down this year when compared to last year. As of November 24, there were 62,150 individuals who had selected plans, compared to 78,269 at this time last year. Wisconsinites who do not have health … [Read more...] about Access to care a responsibility of us all
Managing your diabetes during the holidays
One of the toughest times of year for any diabetic to face is the holidays! With all the cookies, treats, rich foods, and drinks, the carbs and sugars can easily sneak into your diet and send your blood sugars soaring. You have to be more prepared to manage your diabetes during the holidays than anytime during the year. Here are some great tips and tactics to help keep those … [Read more...] about Managing your diabetes during the holidays
World AIDS Day: Why are Blacks still suffering disproportionately from AIDS?
World AIDS Day is observed each year on December 1 and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV, and remember those who have died. The HIV/AIDS epidemic has been afflicting our country for more than three decades and is a disease that severely affects marginalized communities. It’s a well-known … [Read more...] about World AIDS Day: Why are Blacks still suffering disproportionately from AIDS?