Autism Awareness Month feature presented by SPARK By Marina Sarris The Austins suspected that their middle child, Camryn, had autism, but her teachers and doctor did not. Perhaps it was because Camryn did not fit the traditional picture of someone with autism. Camryn is talkative, female, and black. Camryn was one of only a handful of black children in her small, … [Read more...] about How one African American family learned of daughter’s special gift of autism
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The Women Powering All of Us in Milwaukee
As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, we think of the many women in our lives – our mothers, grandmoms, aunts, cousins, siblings, sorority sisters, colleagues, and friends. Women play important roles in our lives every day. Today, we SALUTE THE WOMEN OF THE ALL OF US RESEARCH PROGRAM at the Medical College of Wisconsin and its esteemed community partners. The … [Read more...] about The Women Powering All of Us in Milwaukee
Using your senses to identify a stroke
Our senses can help us out when danger is near. Take for example when we hear someone call for help or smell something that is on fire. But did you know our senses can also help us identify a stroke? Here’s how to use your senses to spot a stroke FAST. Sight Vision might be impaired during a stroke. The brain controls eye movement, which may produce double vision. As … [Read more...] about Using your senses to identify a stroke
Hoan Bridge lit in honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
On Friday, March 3, 2023, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) lit the Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge and other city buildings in blue in recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. "We light the bridge blue, and nearly 13 other landmarks across the city blue, to bring awareness to this disease that is, preventable, beatable and treatable," said Associate Professor at MCW … [Read more...] about Hoan Bridge lit in honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
SIDS rate increases in black infants, tips for protecting your child
During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States saw a spike in the number of black infants who died suddenly — worsening a longstanding disparity, a new government study finds. The increase was seen in what’s called sudden unexpected infant death, or SUID. It’s a term used when a baby younger than one year dies from no immediately obvious cause, often … [Read more...] about SIDS rate increases in black infants, tips for protecting your child
Five strategies for drama-free co-parenting
By Ruthie Hawkins Though it’s easy to get caught up in the feelings surrounding a broken relationship, when a child is involved, it’s important to put those emotions aside and focus on the best interest of the child. Just recently, I had a conversation with a close friend, who is experiencing what many single parents endure when navigating through the wonderful world of … [Read more...] about Five strategies for drama-free co-parenting
Ten ways to protect your brain
There is no time like the present. How we treat our brain now will ultimately determine how well it ages and whether or not we are at risk for dementia or stroke. So how do protect your brain from cognitive decline, you may ask? Well, one of the best ways to cut your risk is through lifestyle changes. Two University of Michigan neurologists offer 10 tips for modifying those … [Read more...] about Ten ways to protect your brain
UW Health launches fellowship program to offer increased treatment to patients with chronic headaches
Millions of people in the nation suffer from migraines and headaches, and about 9 percent of them are chronic, with many cases going undiagnosed. UW Health is launching a program to help confront the need to get more specialty-trained physicians into the workforce to diagnose and treat these people, so fewer people have to suffer if they can be treated. UW Health has … [Read more...] about UW Health launches fellowship program to offer increased treatment to patients with chronic headaches
Royalty Inside Our DNA
How a Milwaukee photographer used visuals to humanize the data that is being collected for America’s largest genetic research program in history. Terrance Sims is a renowned photographer from Milwaukee who has been using his camera to capture the stories of community members for more than a decade, with a particular focus on African American and Latinx communities. Recently, … [Read more...] about Royalty Inside Our DNA
Two myths and one fact: The misconceptions about breast cancer
Breast cancer is one of those illnesses that has many stages to it. Not only does it have many stages, but it also has many misconceptions about it and how it works. If you are living with breast cancer, it’s easy to assume the worst-case scenario because of how frightening this sickness can be. Not only are there different stages of breast cancer, but there are many different … [Read more...] about Two myths and one fact: The misconceptions about breast cancer