Author: Correspondent

The long-lasting effects of traumatic experiences on children and families is what some health care professionals call “the hidden epidemic.” According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, anyone can be subjected to a wide range of traumatic events, from being physically injured to sustaining traumatic brain injury, to witnessing suffering from the aftermath of violence. One national study cited by the department said that 61 percent of men and 51 percent of women will experience at least one trauma in their lifetime. In response to this widespread health problem, UW-Milwaukee will partner with area community organizations for its...

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) helps Milwaukee residents with chronic conditions through public health campaign that addresses the need for self-management education in Milwaukee. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched Self-Management Education: Learn More. Feel Better., an awareness campaign which aims to promote self-management education as a strategy for managing chronic health conditions among Milwaukee residents. As of 2012, about half of all adults, or 117 million people, had one or more chronic health conditions. “That’s 117 million people trying to manage an ongoing health condition, who may not be aware that they can...

Milwaukee’s Bastille Days is one of the nation’s largest French-themed celebrations, attracting over 250,000 visitors annually to the free four-day affair downtown. The 36th annual Bastille Days returns to Cathedral Square Park July 13 to 16 with free entertainment all weekend long. Featuring live art, an international marketplace, wine and beer tastings, chef demonstrations and street performers, as well as nonstop entertainment on all four festival stages, fest-goers can anticipate a robust lineup of attractions at the four-day long affair. Associated Bank Storm the Bastille on Thursday Free slices of French-themed cake will be available for the first 1,000...

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is teaming up with young professional organizations throughout the state on an initiative aimed at attracting and retaining young talent in Wisconsin. The statewide initiative runs from April 22 to 29. YPWeek, created by the Milwaukee-based NEWaukee in 2012, is a weeklong platform of discovery, adventure and meaningful conversations about the issues that matter to young professionals. YPWeek Wisconsin has achieved statewide reach with the support of WEDC since 2015, and its participants have collaborated with the agency on a shared communication platform designed to retain, excite and grow the state’s talent pool....

Nominations are being accepted through June 9 for individuals, businesses, projects, and organizations that are making significant contributions to propel Wisconsin’s economy forward. The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) along with award partners; the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the Wisconsin Counties Association, and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities are now soliciting nominations for WEDA’s Community and Economic Development Awards, which recognize businesses, organizations, individuals, projects or communities that are making significant contributions that propel Wisconsin’s economy forward. An impartial panel of partners, sponsors and WEDA members will screen the nominations to ensure that they are complete and appropriate....

City of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett released this letter to the public for Denim Day, to raise awareness on the issue of sexual assault. Dear City of Milwaukee friends and colleagues: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and 2017 marks the sixth year that Milwaukee has recognized Denim Day, an international effort focused on raising awareness of sexual violence and victim blaming. Since its inception, Denim Day has generated much-needed awareness and discussion around preventing sexual assault and supporting survivors. Community engagement is the campaign theme this year. We ask all community members to make a personal pledge and...