MOUNT PLEASANT — What was once known as the Sealed Air YMCA Branch is now the Image Management Family YMCA Branch, 8501 Campus Drive, in Mount Pleasant. The YMCA Board and The Weslaski Family hold a check addressed to The Racine Family YMCA for One Million Dollars. – The name change comes following a $1 […]
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Meijer recalls select premade salads due to potential Listeria on April 10
As of April 10, Meijer, in conjunction with its supplier, Revolution Farms, has announced a voluntary recall of select Fresh From Meijer premade salads. This recall occurred because these products could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is part of a broader Revolution Farms lettuce recall and includes premade salads carried at Meijer […]
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Managing Medicaid changes so people don’t lose health insurance
by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerApril 6, 2023 As changes to Medicaid ramp up this month that could push millions in the U.S. and hundreds of thousands in Wisconsin off the health insurance program for low-income people, a federal official said Wednesday that his agency’s top priority is ensuring that people get through the process without […]
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Donors needed for Racine Founder’s Rotary Blood Drive on April 20-21
RACINE — Calling all blood donors: The Racine Founder’s Rotary is taking over the Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin to provide an opportunity for community members to give back to locals in need of blood products. More than 30 spots have been blocked off by the Blood Center for the Rotary event, which will take […]
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National Walking Day is today: 3 ways to participate from the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association (AHA) is urging people to participate in National Walking Day on April 5. The event was established as a way to encourage physical activity, like walking, for better health and well-being. The AHA emphasizes the importance of physical activity and its impact on reducing cardiovascular disease. “Physical activity is one of […]
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Prevention and Wellness: A comprehensive approach to high-risk cancer care
Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. However, according to the World Health Organization, up to 50% of cancers are preventable. In an effort to address this issue and reduce the cancer burden in Wisconsin, the Ascension Wisconsin Cancer Prevention and Wellness Program is […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Pink Paddling Power, Egg Hunts, & Easter Brunches
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, March 30. This week, Racine County Eye staff writer Emma Widmar discussed various community happenings with TMJ4 anchors Ryan Jenkins and Carole Meekins to discuss the happenings around Racine County. 1. Pink Paddling Power fundraiser The fundraiser, Sue Meredith’s Purses with a […]
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Pink Paddling Power fundraiser: Sue Meredith’s Purses with a Purpose is April 2
RACINE — Pink Paddling Power (PPP), a dragon boat team and breast cancer support group, is raising funds for their organization through their annual Sue Meredith’s Purses with a Purpose event on April 2 at Preservation Hall, 740 Lake Ave., in Downtown Racine. For an admission fee of $10 in advance, or $15 at the […]
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2023 Racine Summer Youth Sand Volleyball registration open until June 16
RACINE — The City of Racine Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (PRCS) is now takingregistration for the 2023 Summer Youth Sand Volleyball program. This program is available to all youth who will be in 6th through 12th grade, for the 2023-24 school year. The program is held at the North Beach sand volleyball courts, located […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Read to a Dog, Mental Health Retreat, and Bill Martin’s fundraiser
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, March 23. This week, Racine County Eye web editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed various community happenings with TMJ4 anchors Ryan Jenkins and Susan Kim to discuss the happenings around Racine County. 1. Read to a Dog program Through the Read to a Dog […]
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Community and Veterans Mental Health Retreat set for March 25 at Sealed Air YMCA
RACINE COUNTY — A Mental Health Retreat is being held for both community members and veterans on March 25 at the Sealed Air YMCA (8501 Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is being hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1391, The YMCA, and is supported by […]
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Union Grove High School receives Project ADAM Heart Safe School designation
UNION GROVE — Union Grove High School, 3433 S. Colony Ave, has officially been declared a Project ADAM Heart Safe School, as of March 20, 2023. Those who enter the school, including students, visitors, and staff, will have a better chance of surviving cardiac arrest with the implementation of this program. Cardiac arrest, more commonly […]
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Colorectal cancer: 4 ways to reduce the risk, & why early detection is key
Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the country. The American Cancer Society (ACS) predicts in 2023, an estimated 153,020 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the U.S., and 52,550 people will die from the disease. Because colorectal cancer is often slow to develop, understanding your risk factors and early detection are […]
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Republicans announce abortion exceptions bill weeks before Supreme Court election
by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerMarch 15, 2023 Update: This story has been updated to include comment from Sen. Devin LeMahieu. Republican lawmakers unveiled a bill Wednesday that would add rape and incest exceptions to Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, which says anyone who intentionally destroys the life of an unborn child could be charged with a […]
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Wisconsin Medicaid Program resumes routine renewal benefit operations starting May 2023
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced that all Wisconsinites enrolled in BadgerCare Plus or another Medicaid program must renew their benefits by an assigned due date between June 2023 and May 2024. As of January 2023, over 1.6 million members are enrolled in BadgerCare Plus or Medicaid. Those individuals were receiving […]