April is Alcohol Awareness Month. We have been focusing on increasing awareness of the effects of abuse of alcohol. This week, Mental Health America of Wisconsin1 asks these questions to look out for warning signs of alcohol abuse noting if you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, you may have a problem with alcohol: • Do you drink alone when you feel angry or … [Read more...] about April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 3)
Rev. Judith T. Lester
April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 2)
April is set aside to bring awareness to Alcohol Awareness and to increase awareness of alcohol addiction. This week, let’s look at the harm of adolescent alcohol abuse as outlined by the American Addiction Centers at www.alcohol.org: Teenagers who begin abusing alcohol in their formative years are very likely to suffer from serious health and legal consequences according to … [Read more...] about April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 2)
March Awareness Days Week 5: Honoring Nurses
National Doctor’s Day is celebrated March 30, 2021; however, we could not think of honoring our doctors without also giving a shout out to our nurses who are often unappreciated and their hard work goes unnoticed and sometimes overlooked. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a strain on our health care system. While International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 every year, we … [Read more...] about March Awareness Days Week 5: Honoring Nurses
April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 1)
Spotlighting different awareness topics helps to educate the community and it reminds people that these conditions exist. For the month of April, we will bring attention to alcohol awareness. According to the alcohol.org(1), Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence as a way of increasing outreach … [Read more...] about April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 1)
March Awareness Days Week 4: #NationalDoctorsDay Celebrated March 30, 2021
Have you ever thought about what the world would be like without doctors? I don’t know about you, but I don’t even want to think about it! We pause this month to celebrate our doctors. The National Doctors' Day is celebrated the 30th day of March every year. It is our time to celebrate these selfless men and women and all they do for us. History of National Doctors' … [Read more...] about March Awareness Days Week 4: #NationalDoctorsDay Celebrated March 30, 2021
March awareness days-Week 3: Environmental Awareness – World Water Day
In 2010, the UN recognized “the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right that is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights.” The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States. www.Worldwaterday.org asks how is water important to your home and family life, your … [Read more...] about March awareness days-Week 3: Environmental Awareness – World Water Day
March awareness days-Week 2: Environmental Awareness Day: Global Recycling Day celebrated March 18, 2021
Environmental observances and world day campaigns are a great way to raise awareness for a cause that is meaningful to you, your organization or your family. Observances during Environmental Awareness Days can include recycling, World Ozone Day that encourages awareness for the reduction of emissions; or World Water Day that brings awareness to water conservation and clean … [Read more...] about March awareness days-Week 2: Environmental Awareness Day: Global Recycling Day celebrated March 18, 2021
March Awareness Days : Week 1: International Women’s Day
#ChooseToChallenge • Celebrated March 8, 2021 On January 20, 2021, history was made in the United States when the first woman and first woman of color was sworn in as the Vice President of the United States of America. In honor of our first female Vice President, we will begin this month’s celebration of awareness days with the celebration of International Women’s Day … [Read more...] about March Awareness Days : Week 1: International Women’s Day
Milwaukee’s African American Trailblazers (Conclusion)
This month, this column has highlighted Milwaukee’s African American Trailblazers. In the final installment, we salute Senator Lena Taylor, Cecilia Gore and the legacy of the late Isaac and Marcia P. Coggs. Senator Lena Taylor A life-long Milwaukee resident, Senator Lena Taylor is serving her third term in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 4th Senate … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s African American Trailblazers (Conclusion)
Milwaukee’s African American Trailblazers (Week 3)
This week, we have two additional trailblazers whom we are honored to celebrate, the late Vel Phillips and Jeannetta Simpson-Robinson. Velvalea Hortense Rodgers "Vel" Phillips February 18, 1923 - April 17, 2018 Vel dedicated her life to building and empowering the African American Community. Her drive, devotion and never-ending commitment to equality were … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s African American Trailblazers (Week 3)