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 […]
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Posted inUptown Observer
Covered for all: State OCI confirms COVID-19 vaccine will come at no cost to the public
MADISON ⏤ Tuesday, the state Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) confirmed that Wisconsin will provide the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost to residents. https://www.facebook.com/theuptownobserver/posts/129786192232571 Sign up to make […]
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Analysis shows Alzheimer’s disease, dementia deaths up during COVID-19 pandemic
Wisconsin and many other states are dealing with an increase in deaths from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an Alzheimer’s Association analysis of CDC data […]
Posted inKenosha Lens, Uptown Observer
KFD to offer free COVID testing in Uptown Wednesdays and Fridays
KENOSHA ⏤ The Kenosha Fire Department will offer free COVID-19 testing twice weekly in Uptown starting Friday. The department announced in a press release Thursday that it will be hosting […]
Posted inKenosha Lens, Uptown Observer
Advocate Aurora opens Pleasant Prairie health center
An exterior shot of the new Aurora Health Center Pleasant Prairie, located west of Interstate 94 at the northwest corner of Highway 164 and 120th Avenue. PLEASANT PRAIRIE ⏤ Advocate […]
Posted inHealth, Local news, Sponsored
Reliable Information on Health Topics
Comprehensive library of national resources Looking for information on health topics of all varieties? Look no further! RacineCountyFamilyResources.com has an online library of 30,000 peer-reviewed and easy to read on […]
Posted inKenosha Lens, Uptown Observer
Common Council to hear new proposed local mask ordinance
KENOSHA ⏤The Common Council will hear a new proposed local ordinance in November that would require masks in businesses in the city. The ordinance would also limit the capacity of […]
Posted inGovernment, Health
New Medicaid guidelines to take effect next month
MADISON – Medicaid guidelines affecting incarcerated members will take effect later this month, state officials announced Friday. Beginning Oct. 24, officials will suspend benefits for incarcerated members when they enter […]
Posted inKenosha Government, Kenosha Lens, Uptown Observer
Kenosha health officials encourage compliance with Evers’ new order
The message from Kenosha County officials is clear: Follow Gov. Tony Evers’ new COVID-19 emergency order. In a release issued Wednesday, the Kenosha County Division of Health strongly urged residents […]
Posted inHealth, Health and Fitness, Life
New Norm for Personal Healthcare
Are you fed up, had enough with COVID restrictions and want to get out, go to work, see people, do errands around town, have fun with your favorite activities or […]
Posted inHealth, Local news
Hey, What About Our Health?!
Are masks, gloves, social distancing, drug, vaccine the only COVID-19 answer? Of course not, but it sure sounds or looks that way. All I hear in the news and on […]
Posted inHealth and Fitness, Life
America’s Health Rankings: Wisconsin Came In Dead Last
MILWAUKEE, WI — The United Health Foundation recently released the 30th edition of its America’s Health Rankings Annual Report, which represents the longest-running state-by-state analysis of the nation’s health. It’s […]
Posted inCommunity, Health and Fitness
Get in my belly: Wisconsin ranked 21st fattest state in country
According to a report from Wallet Hub, Wisconsin is ranked 21 on the list of the fattest states in the United States. More than half of U.S. adults aged 20 […]