Imani Raiyne, founder of Kreative Fruitz, uses her art to make healthy eating more accessible and engaging across the city.
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How to maintain balance as you age — and prevent dangerous falls
Falls lead to serious injuries and deaths across Wisconsin each year. Here’s how to limit your risk.
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Health groups step in following closure of City on a Hill
During a recent community call, Health Connections Inc. and others shared updates on efforts to help those impacted by the closure.
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New billboards raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl
Three new billboards on the South Side remind residents that one pill can kill.
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Longtime Milwaukee nonprofit launches capital campaign to transform mental health space
Wisconsin Community Services is taking a major step to improve care for people with severe mental needs by reimagining the space where it happens.
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‘Golden handcuffs’: Wisconsin methadone rules limit access to opioid treatment
As other states expand access to methadone treatment under relaxed federal rules, Wisconsin has been slow to follow.
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Art exhibit featuring Milwaukee’s Divine Nine members addresses low organ donations in the Black community
Divine Nine members and local artists are using storytelling displays and artwork at Froedtert Hospital to spread awareness about the importance of organ donation in the Black community.
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Sexually transmitted infection cases still rampant in Milwaukee. Here’s what health officials are doing to address concerns.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 15,116 cases of sexually transmitted infections in Milwaukee County in 2024, including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.
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Can you tour long-term care facilities without an appointment?
Walk-in visits are often allowed and recommended before enrolling at a long-term care facility. Here’s what experts advise.
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Community group to start a farmers market in Reiske Park this summer
Muskego Way residents and others are planning the Reiske Park Farmers Market, coming to South 24th and West Lapham streets this summer.