Nearly one in five American adults will deal with a mental health issue in a given year. While research and advocacy have come a long way when it comes to mental health, there’s still one area that is highly under-addressed: How mental illness affects people of color. There has been some progress in recent years when it comes to giving minority mental health a public … [Read more...] about Ten staggering stats show how mental health care fails people of color
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Untied Healthcare and Housing Authority host ‘Baby Box Community Baby Shower’
On Saturday, June 9, 2018, the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), United Healthcare, and Baby Box, Co. presented the "Baby Box Community Baby Shower," at the Cherry Court Apartments, 1525 N. 24th Street. The event featured workshops on safe sleeping, car seat safety, baby care, parenting, and breastfeeding. There were also opportunities for raffles, games, and … [Read more...] about Untied Healthcare and Housing Authority host ‘Baby Box Community Baby Shower’
Protect your family from skin cancer
Although there are several different types of skin cancer, most don’t become life-threatening because they aren’t likely to spread to other parts of the body. Unfortunately, melanoma is different. If not caught early, melanoma can spread from the skin to other organs, often with deadly results. And this serious skin cancer is no longer considered just an older person’s disease. … [Read more...] about Protect your family from skin cancer
Addressing disparities in care for minorities with heart valve disease
Doctors and African American communities are obligated to learn more about heart valve disease and the lifesaving procedures available to treat it, according to a report from the Association of Black Cardiologists. “It is incumbent upon us as healthcare providers [to] do a better job educating our patients about heart valve disease,” said Dr. Aaron Horne Jr., an … [Read more...] about Addressing disparities in care for minorities with heart valve disease
Have fun in the sun this summer without compromising your health
By: Priscilla Q. Williams, RN As you and your family prepare to pull out the grill this summer, please don’t forget one important thing, your health. I remember the years as an emergency room nurse and seeing all the patients come in the ER with high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar levels due to the holiday eating. I want to share with you five ways you can stay … [Read more...] about Have fun in the sun this summer without compromising your health
ADHD’s severity in women and girls is often overlooked
Women are often seen as talkative by nature, but the reality is, sometimes it can be more than that. Unfortunately, because of this stereotype, many people, doctors included, assume women don’t suffer as much from attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as men. Furthermore, new findings suggest the medical community doesn’t appreciate the frequency and severity of ADHD … [Read more...] about ADHD’s severity in women and girls is often overlooked
Milwaukee Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association celebrates National Nurses Week with grand party
On Saturday, May 12, 2018, the Milwaukee Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association (MCNBNA) celebrated National Nurses Week 2018 with a Nurse Week Day Party. Nurses, their friends and family from all over were invited to the party, hosted at the Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront, 4700 N. Port Washington Rd. Attendees enjoyed music, light refreshments, dancing, and vendors … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association celebrates National Nurses Week with grand party
What’s the hold up? Many with depression often delay and avoid treatment
Did you know, according to Mental Health America, African Americans are only 20 percent more likely to report serious psychological distress issues than whites? However, we face the hardest time expressing our emotions with family members and friends. Some African Americans simply don’t believe in depression even though they have to face discrimination, profiling, and negative … [Read more...] about What’s the hold up? Many with depression often delay and avoid treatment
Get to know your blood pressure
High blood pressure is a common problem. If it’s not treated, it can lead to illnesses like heart attack or stroke. It’s sometimes called “the silent killer” because it has no signs or symptoms. You may not even know you have it. That’s why it’s important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. If you have high blood pressure, there are things you can do to manage … [Read more...] about Get to know your blood pressure
Don’t shortchange consumers: Copays count
By Michael Beyer A new insurance policy could prove harmful to HIV patients and others living with chronic disease, who need to access and adhere to daily medications. Several insurers and employers are no longer allowing co-pay cards from drug manufacturers, which many patients use to lower their out-of-pocket costs, to count towards a patient's deductible. Patient … [Read more...] about Don’t shortchange consumers: Copays count