The number of people dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the U.S. escalating and it is impacting Asian, Black, and Hispanic populations the most. Cardiovascular disease, overall, includes coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and hypertension/high blood pressure. Coronary heart disease includes clogged arteries or atherosclerosis of the heart, which can cause a heart attack. During the first year of […]
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We need your support to continue our work I’ve been a journalist for 21 years and the owner of the Racine County Eye for eight years. We operate a sustainable news organization that employs three people and supports four other freelance writers. And COVID is already impacting our business again. That’s why we also need […]
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Medicaid Members: Receive Free COVID-19 Tests at Pharmacies
On Monday, Jan. 31, Medicaid-enrolled pharmacies began distributing rapid COVID-19 tests to members of BadgerCare Plus and most Medicaid enrollees for no cost. Members were sent this information via email, the ForwardHealth COVID-19 webpage and through the Member Services call line. Members need only to present their ForwardHealth ID card, either physically or on their […]
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A remembering: Honoring those that have suffered from COVID-19
These past two years have been difficult on so many levels with COVID-19. We wanted to give a space for friends and family members to honor their loved ones – those who have died from COVID-19 and those who have been affected by COVID-19. Why are we doing this? Wrapping our heads around the impact […]
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OPINION: It’s Up To The Private Sector Now
No more messing around! You want to go to Summerfest in Milwaukee next month? Prove that you are either fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus or have tested negative within 72 hours of walking through the entry gate. Otherwise, no music for you! Do you work for United Airlines? How about Ascension Health? Or Tyson […]
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CBD To The Rescue Against Covid-19 Symptoms
Cannabis has long been known for its therapeutic benefits, with cannabinoids such as THC and CBD widely used to manage a number of ailments. Cannabis product use has grown in popularity as research into its medical properties has developed. CBD and THC remain popular cannabinoids owing to their multiple therapeutic properties and ease of use. […]
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Racine County COVID-19 Care Package Distribution
Racine County Executive, Jonathan Delagrave, announced a partnership with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and Giving to the Nations. All Racine County residents negatively impacted by COVID-19 are eligible to pick up a free care package. This will be Racine County’s third event, the first held in the City of Racine and the second in the […]
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N95 Masks Available Now for Kenosha County Residents
A large supply of N95 masks* has been made available to residents through Kenosha County Public Health. No identification is required to receive a supply of masks. “We are very happy to be able to offer these free masks to Kenosha County residents, particularly those who may have a tougher time obtaining masks,” said Kenosha […]
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Racine County COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 cases United States: 32,725,013 confirmed, 581,939 deaths Wisconsin: 603,303 confirmed, 2,882,859 negative, 6,904 deaths Central Racine County Health Department: 13,286 cases (combined confirmed and probable; +114 from last week), 69,748 negative (+1,000), 211 deaths (+1) City of Racine Public Health Department: 10,078 cases (combined confirmed and probable; +119 from last week), 49,807 negative (+428), […]
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Health Department Proposes Reinstating A City Face Coverings Ordinance
City of Racine – Today, Dottie-Kay Bowersox, the City of Racine Public Health Administrator, proposed reinstating the City’s indoor face mask ordinance. A special meeting of the Common Council has been called for Tuesday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. to vote on the proposal. Public Health Administrator Bowersox issued the following statement with her request for the ordinance: “During this time of heightened awareness […]
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Upcoming Programs and Events at the Racine Public Library Nov. 28 – Dec. 4
The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library.Please note: COVID-19 safety information for RPL is below the programming information. Library Services & Event Registration Week of November 28 – December 4 Register for Racine Public Library programs in one of the following ways (unless noted otherwise): Library News Construction […]
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Racine Lifts Occupancy Limits; Masks Still Required
RACINE – The City of Racine has revised its “Safer Racine” ordinance to end occupancy limits that were put in place last year to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The revisions were released Thursday by Racine Public Health Administrator Dottie Kay Bowersox. The update to the ordinance includes: Increases indoor and outdoor capacity […]
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Where to find a COVID-19 vaccination site in Racine County
If you are searching for where to get your COVID-19 vaccination, here’s a handy list. Currently, Pfizer vaccines can be given to children 12 and older while the Modern and Johnson & Johnson shots are for adults only. With that said, state and county officials will likely implement that protocol for 12 to 15 year […]
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Children’s Wisconsin seeing spike in RSV cases; precautions urged
WAUWATOSA – Like pediatric hospitals throughout the country, Children’s Wisconsin here is currently experiencing a spike in the hospitalization of children with RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Experts at Children’s and at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are urging the public to help prevent the disease from spreading. Children’s Wisconsin has an […]
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Wisconsin reports P.1 variant case, additional case of variant B.1.351
WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported its first case of P.1. variant strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Health officials refer to the strain as P.1. Casas of two other strains — B.1.1.7 and B.1.35.1 — have also been confirmed. State officials noted that the variants happen through mutations, which […]
