The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) selected four individuals who received the President’s Diversity and Inclusion Award at a special luncheon on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Andrew Petroll, MD, associate professor of medicine and psychiatry; B. Ulysses Li, MD, professor of pediatrics (gastroenterology); Geneva Johnson; and Sebastian Ssempijja, Ph.D, CEO and clinic director of … [Read more...] about President’s Diversity and Inclusion Award recipients announced
Health and Fitness
Why are there disparities in breast cancer among Black women?
Unfortunately, we see significant disparities in breast cancer between African American women and white American women. Breast cancer death rates are approximately 40 percent higher in the African American community compared to the White community. Some of this is related to socioeconomic disadvantages that are more prevalent among African Americans, such as higher poverty … [Read more...] about Why are there disparities in breast cancer among Black women?
Four easy ways to tell if you’re depressed
Sometimes the signs aren’t always clear. If you find yourself feeling a sudden heavy emotion in stressful situations from time to time, you may not be suffering from depression. However, if you find yourself feeling low, down, or sad continuously over a period of time (2-3 weeks), you may want to start seeking help. But how will I know if I’m depressed? According to … [Read more...] about Four easy ways to tell if you’re depressed
Ten shocking facts you didn’t know about your Backwoods and Swisher Sweets
By Tia Muhammad As my brother lit one up on a Sunday evening, I couldn’t help but wonder what he was truly inhaling into his body. As a long-time medical and personal marijuana user, I assumed he knew– he didn’t. You see, he had a ritual. He would find his plastic baggy, turn on his music, sit at the dining room table, and commence to prepping his weed. He’d crumble it … [Read more...] about Ten shocking facts you didn’t know about your Backwoods and Swisher Sweets
Dr. Lester Carter, Jr. talks natural health with Canaan Baptist Church
On Sunday, March 11, 2018, Canaan Baptist Church hosted local renowned pharmacist and author Dr. Lester L. Carter, Jr., R.Ph. (right) for a question-and-answer session and signing for his book "Healing the Human Body with God's Remedies," at Canaan Baptist Church Education Building, 2964 N. 11th Street. The event was organized by Canaan Baptist Church Community Engagement … [Read more...] about Dr. Lester Carter, Jr. talks natural health with Canaan Baptist Church
Know your heart health. It could save your life
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. It’s important for you to know the causes and learn how you can make changes that reduce your risk of developing heart disease. There are a number of factors that can lead to heart disease. These include being overweight, lack of exercise, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and bad eating habits. Ways to … [Read more...] about Know your heart health. It could save your life
Where are they now: New Year resolutions, let’s get back to them!
We’re three months into the new year and if you’ve already given up on achieving your new year resolutions, don’t worry- you’re not alone. As a matter of fact, according to U.S. News, 80 percent of resolutions fail by the second week of February, so it’s pretty rare that the odds are in your favor, anyway. However, just because your new year resolutions may not have made it … [Read more...] about Where are they now: New Year resolutions, let’s get back to them!
Veteran’s Association looking for participants in new Alzheimer’s study
Dr. Cindy Carlsson, a geriatrics provider at the William S. Middleton Memorial Hospital and a researcher in the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in Madison, is seeking volunteers for an 18-month study on Alzheimer’s disease. Participants must meet all of the following requirements: • Be a veteran eligible for VA services • Possess normal memory and thinking • … [Read more...] about Veteran’s Association looking for participants in new Alzheimer’s study
PrEP not reaching those who could potentially benefit from it the most
A new CDC study suggests that only a small percentage of Americans who could potentially benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a daily pill for HIV prevention, have been prescribed it. In the first detailed analysis by race and by risk group, CDC researchers found while two-thirds of those who could potentially benefit from PrEP are African American or Latino, these … [Read more...] about PrEP not reaching those who could potentially benefit from it the most
Avoid the emergency room for dental problems
Most people think chest or stomach pain, a sprain or broken bones, upper respiratory infections, cuts, back pain, skin infections or severe headaches are good reasons to visit the ER. But did you know that one of the most common reasons people end up in the ER is for dental pain? One of the main causes for ER visits is toothaches and other preventable dental pain. Why do so … [Read more...] about Avoid the emergency room for dental problems