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NMSBank celebrates and honors its co-founders for 40th year
As North Milwaukee State Bank (NMSBank) approaches its 40th year, the staff has launched the “Founders Campaign” to honor two board members who have been with the bank since its inception. Throughout...
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Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition partners with Borders
Benefit Day to fundraise for Breast Cancer Organization The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition (WBCC) was selected by Borders Group, Inc. to participate in a Benefit Day fundraiser on August 7 and 8,...
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Breast cancer session
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer for American women after skin cancer. But surviving breast cancer and thriving is very possible, especially if the disease is detected early. Learn more...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Affordable Prevention Options
By Karen Timberlake, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Health Services October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is a time to rededicate ourselves to the cause of protecting more women from...
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Not your mother’s Mammogram: Going digital
By Marlene James, director, Imaging Services Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare It’s hard to meet anyone who hasn’t been affected by breast cancer in some way, or at least knows someone who has. The disease...
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Support is crucial to breast cancer survivors
By Jacqualine S. Williams A sunny day brought rays of hope to dozens of participants of the 3rd annual Gift for Life Block Walk sponsored by the Milwaukee chapter of Sisters Network, Inc. The Walk,...
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Auction raises over $20,000 to benefit the Breast & Cervical Cancer Program
Last Sunday, the Milwaukee Bucks, in partnership with Columbia St. Mary’s, hosted the 18th annual Bucks Wives Save Lives silent auction at the Bradley Center. This year, the auction raised $20,113.63...
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7th Annual Sankofa Health and Wellness Forum Held
The 7th Annual Sankofa Health and Wellness Forum brought out plenty of volunteers like the ones pictured above. They worked with the Breast Cancer Awareness efforts that were made at the daylong forum....
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American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K event on May 7
In 1984, Massachusetts cancer survivor Margery “Margie” Gould Rath wanted to find a way to celebrate fellow cancer survivors by raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Working with a committee...
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American Cancer Society Kohl’s Breast Cancer Initiative
Breast cancer affects women in all population groups. However, data reported in the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services reflective of trends in the stage of breast cancer at the time of...
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Nurses, community health workers and advocates work together to promote...
While breast cancer affects women in all population groups, data show that African American women bear a disproportionate burden. Awareness, understanding, and regular screening are keys to breast...
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4th Annual Gift for Life Block Walk & Wellness Fair
Milwaukee Affiliate of Sisters Network, Inc. are hosting the following event. On October, 15, 2011 from 10 am – 3 pm at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (1531 W. Vliet Street) admission is...
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Breast Cancer Community Education event to be held on Oct. 8
The NAACP is pleased to partner with St. Mary’s – Columbia, the Milwaukee Health Department Well Women Program and Sandford Brown Medical Assistant Program, to provide breast cancer community education...
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Have the Courage to Dare Cancer
How Breast Cancer Diagnosis differs from Wisconsin to West Africa By Juliet Uzoma-Aguwa When breast cancer strikes, it doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, Black or White, religious or atheist, man...
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Annual Gift for Life Block Walk on Sat., Oct. 15, 2011
On Saturday October 15, 2011 the Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), will be hosting their Annual Gift for Life Block Walk at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center, 1531 W Vilet Street. Join breast...
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Useful Information for Black women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Special to the NNPA from the National Cancer Institute October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Is there cause for celebration? For many reasons, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Since...
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Local Organization fights breast cancer among African American women
Gift for Life Block Walk raised breast cancer awareness By Maricha Harris No one wants to be diagnosed with cancer, but for tens of thousands of Wisconsinites the unwanted diagnosis becomes an...
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Join the American Cancer Society and Kohl’s Cares in Making Strides Against...
Join the fight against breast cancer and the movement to create a world with more birthdays. Participate in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® 5K walk, presented by...
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Join The American Cancer Society to help create a world with less breast...
Thousands of event participants including local breast cancer survivors, volunteers, businesses and community members will unite to fight breast cancer and save lives at the American Cancer Society...
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Sisters Network Milwaukee Breast Health Summit to be held June 16
The Milwaukee Affiliate of Sisters Network® Inc., a national African American breast cancer survivorship organization, will hold its 4th Annual Sisters Side By Side Breast Cancer Awareness and...
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Susan G. Komen 14th Annual Race for the Cure to fill Milwaukee streets with...
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Southeast Wisconsin is part of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting to end breast cancer...
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The Sista Strut Breast Cancer Awareness Walk was held
The Sista Strut Breast Cancer Awareness Walk was held on Sat., Oct. 6 at Estabrook Park. It was hosted by Clear Channel Media+Entertainment radio station WKKV V100.7 and Sisters Network Inc. of...
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Early breast cancer screening for Wisconsin women
Many women still don’t get screened; October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month While the number of breast cancer deaths in Wisconsin continues to show a small decline, state health officials...
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Get the Facts: The importance of mammography in the community
According to the American Cancer Society, African Americans have the highest death rate of any racial and ethnic group in the United States for most cancers. In 2011, in fact, the American Cancer...
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NAACP Young Adult Committee presents ‘Fight Like A Girl’ event
Proceeds raised on the behalf of cancer awareness By Cassandra Lans The NAACP Young Adult Committee is proud to present its ‘Fight Like A Girl’ event that will be held on May 4, 2013 at the Mother...
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Strides Against Breast Cancer
In an effort to encourage awareness, Kohl’s created a visual display in downtown Milwaukee, featuring 4,490 pink cutout figures, a visual representation of the number of Wisconsin women who will hear...
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Annual Gift for Life Block Walk®
Sisters Network® Inc., Milwaukee Affiliate of a National African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization, announces the 5th Annual Gift for Life Block Walk. This program serves two main...
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Sista Strut Run/Walk was held this past weekend
Sista Strut Run/Walk was held this past weekend at Estabrook Park in Milwaukee. The event is a breast cancer awareness walk, where Sista’s strut for those that are in battle, those who have fought, and...
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Cancer is leading cause of death in Wisconsin
Major declines in breast, colorectal, prostate cancer mortality rates Cancer is now the leading cause of death in Wisconsin, according to the recently released Wisconsin Facts and Figures 2013. This...
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Strides Against Breast Cancer
In an effort to encourage awareness, Kohl’s created a visual display in downtown Milwaukee, featuring 4,490 pink cutout figures, a visual representation of the number of Wisconsin women who will hear...
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Single Mom Who Beat Breast Cancer Becomes Advocate for Milwaukee Women’s Health
By Ariele Vaccaro Even after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Milwaukee resident and single mom of four adult children Khasema Johnson never felt bad for herself. “I never had a why moment,” Johnson...
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Local Health Center & Cancer Society Promote Prevention at Crucial Catch Day
By Dylan Deprey The pink and white sign said, “DIÁ DE “A CRUCIAL CATCH”. It directed people to the flight of stairs leading to the second floor of the Aurora Walker’s Point Community Health Center, on...
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Sisters 4 Cure celebrates and educates at second annual gathering
By Karen Stokes Sisters 4 Cure presented their second annual wellness event, Breast and Cervical Prevention & Survivorship, on Thursday at the Briggs and Stratton Corporate Auditorium, 12301 W....
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Komen & UWM to Host Large-Scale Outdoor Yoga Session
Susan G. Komen® Southeast Wisconsin has partnered with the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee to host “Pink Yoga on The Green,” a free yoga event that will take place on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from...
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American Cancer Society & Kohl’s: Working together to finish the fight...
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in US women, and the most common cancer among Wisconsin women. In Wisconsin, the American Cancer Society estimates 4,730 women will be diagnosed...
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‘Cancer Can’t Stop Her’ Nieves the fighter
By Nyesha Stone A two-time survivor, Maria Nieves is the definition of a fighter. Nieves was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, and then 10 years later in 2015. It wasn’t until her daughter, who was...
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Students Free Their Mind
By Nyesha Stone A space to unwind, lay down and do yoga—UWM students get a day of relaxation before finals. University Recreation Center (UREC) and Susan G. Komen teamed together to bring UWM’s...
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Walk/Run To Help Fight Breast Cancer
Immediately after the opening ceremony participants begin their walk. (Photo by Chris Davis) “Pink Banners of Hope” line the walkway bridge of the Calatrava (The Milwaukee Art Museum.) (Photo by Chris...
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Komen Corner Held Grand Opening at Sherman Phoenix Last Week
By Nyesha Stone Last week, the Sherman Phoenix welcomed a new tenant: Conversations with Komen, or Komen Corner, presented by Kohl’s, run by the Susan G. Komen organization. The corner is a resource...
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Bernice Bynum Talks Being A Cancer Survivor
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Bernice Bynum was good about getting her yearly mammograms. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2015, 65.3 percent of women over 40, went in for a...
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Replacing Fear With Hope: The Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness
By LaKeshia N. Myers I recently had a sofa shipped from an auction house in Los Angeles to Milwaukee. While this detail may seem trivial, understand that this was no ordinary sofa. This sofa belonged...
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Doctors Stress Cancer Screenings After COVID-19 Pandemic Slide
By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods...
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Breast Health Month 2022
The late Mildred Leigh-Gold was known as the BREAST HEALTH LADY. She was the first local advocate and motivational speaker to talk openly about breast cancer and its impact in the African American...
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Breast Cancer: Not Just a Female Problem
By LaKeshia N. Myers In 1993, Richard Roundtree was diagnosed with breast cancer. The actor who had personified the role of “Shaft” in the 1970s, says he was shocked when he received the diagnosis. “I...
View ArticleBreakthrough Research Sheds Light on Aggressive Breast Cancers in Black Women
A pioneering study is intended to unravel the biological underpinnings of aggressive breast cancers in Black women The post Breakthrough Research Sheds Light on Aggressive Breast Cancers in Black Women...
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