Milwaukee deserves better. Our health depends on it. The $5 million of funding cuts are just the beginning of a systematic attack on public health.
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Posted inArts and Recreation, Health and Wellness, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: We are cycling to end cancer. And we need your help.
On Aug. 17, alongside my team—the Cell Cyclers—I’ll be hitting the road to raise critical funds for cancer research at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Resources
Utility reconnections available during heat advisory, Public Service Commission says
The Public Service Commission says Wisconsin law prohibits a utility from disconnecting electrical service from occupied dwelling units when a heat advisory, heat warning or heat emergency issued by the National Weather Service is in effect.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Resources
Extreme heat is in the forecast: Here’s how you can keep cool as temperatures rise
Milwaukee Health Department leaders urge residents to take precautions as an extreme heat watch has been issued by the National Weather Service from 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 23 through 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, NNS Spotlight
He survived a heart attack. Now he wants other Black men to do the same.
Michael Adams wants Black men to take care of themselves by listening to their instincts and trusting the health care system.
Posted inbasic needs, Community, Economic Development, Health and Wellness
‘The only grocery store in the neighborhood’: Community weighs in on Pick ‘n Save closing
Some residents are learning in real time that their neighborhood grocery store will close Friday.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Lindsay Heights
The Juice Kitchen pops back up in Milwaukee
It wasn’t his plan, but Maanaan Sabir created a pop-up of The Juice Kitchen and a community watering hole for the summer at 2501 W. North Ave.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Lindsay Heights, Photos
Photos: Tasty Roll bikers roll through Lindsay Heights
The latest Tasty Roll Thursday bike ride took place in Lindsay Heights on July 10.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Philanthropist gives away 500 bikes to Milwaukee youths
A Milwaukee philanthropist and community members shed light on why a free bike matters during a local giveaway.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
Did you witness measles outbreaks decades ago? Share your experience
Wisconsin Watch wants to hear from folks who experienced measles outbreaks before vaccines were widely available.