Milwaukee Health Services, Inc., is pleased to announce its Community Health Fair courtesy of the Milwaukee County Department of Family Care, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Molina Healthcare and Cedric the Entertainer Charitable Foundation on Saturday, April 25, 2015. Together, Milwaukee Health Services Inc. (MHSI), Milwaukee County Department of Family Care, UnitedHealthcare … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. is pleased to announce its Community Health Fair on Saturday, April 25, 2015
Health and Fitness
Gum disease: How to identify, treat, and manage it
By Rachel Reiff Ellis Reviewed By Michael Friedman, DDS Gums protect and support your pearly whites and the tissue that holds them to the bone. When your gums aren’t healthy, you risk losing those teeth -- and damaging your overall health. How gum disease happens “Gum disease usually starts in areas that you’re not brushing or keeping clean,” says Mark Ryder, DMD. He’s chair of … [Read more...] about Gum disease: How to identify, treat, and manage it
Stress affects women, men with heart disease differently, study shows
Finding suggests doctors need to treat patients based on gender risks, researcher says Stress triggers different physical and mental reactions in women and men with heart disease, new research indicates. The study involved 254 men and 56 women with stable heart disease who did three mentally stressful tasks: a math test, a mirror tracing test and an anger recall test. Stress … [Read more...] about Stress affects women, men with heart disease differently, study shows
FDA: Certain meds, driving can be deadly mix
Even nonprescription drugs might bring on drowsiness, agency warns Thinking about taking a drive after popping some over-the-counter medications? Better check the label first, warn experts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency cautions that some common nonprescription medicines can impair your ability to drive and operate other vehicles and machinery safely. … [Read more...] about FDA: Certain meds, driving can be deadly mix
Three ways to make losing weight easier
1. Be realistic. You didn’t gain all of those unwanted pounds overnight, right? Well, you’re not going to lose all of them overnight either. Whether you have 15, 40 or 100+ pounds to lose, it’s going to take some time, so don’t beat yourself up. You’re only human for goodness sake, so expect a few slipups along the way. And get this: Studies have shown that those who lose … [Read more...] about Three ways to make losing weight easier
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Part I)
October is not only Breast Cancer Awareness Month but it is also National Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. This month I will use this column to recognize both as they are equally important. During the first two weeks, I will address Breast Cancer Awareness and during the final two weeks, this column will address Intimate Partner/Domestic Abuse. Be sure to pick up your copy of … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Part I)
City of Milwaukee Health Department to host free immunization clinic
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) will hold free immunization clinics Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MHD Keenan Health Center (3200 N. 36th St.) and Southside Health Center (1639 S. 23rd St.) to provide school-required immunizations to children who are uninsured, whose insurance doesn’t cover immunizations, or children who have public health … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee Health Department to host free immunization clinic
Grassroots campaign brings back strong babies
The Milwaukee Life course Initiative for Healthy Families (Milwaukee LIHF) Collaborative, in partnership with Serve Marketing, launched a grassroots campaign on Monday, September 15, 2014, designed to engage the community in the crucial conversation around the importance of changing the conditions that can lead to stronger babies. "Too many Milwaukee babies continue to be born … [Read more...] about Grassroots campaign brings back strong babies
So you’re getting a pacemaker (part 1 of 2)
If you have a heart rhythm disorder, you may have considered getting a pacemaker – but you’re wary of having a small electronic device implanted inside your chest. Is it worth it? Ongoing heart rhythm problems make some patients faint and blackout. They can sap people’s strength and sideline them from activities like sports. In these cases, pacemakers may allow them to … [Read more...] about So you’re getting a pacemaker (part 1 of 2)
Greater Galilee offers the community free health education workshops
Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church (GGMBC), 2432 North Teutonia Avenue, Milwaukee, WI will hold its “Victorious Women Walking in Health” summit from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27. The FREE event will offer participants a choice of life changing workshops, as well as a continental breakfast and heart-healthy lunch. The sessions will be led by some of the … [Read more...] about Greater Galilee offers the community free health education workshops