Healthy Wisconsin

For Wisconsin residents watching their weight, there are plenty of healthy eating options, especially right around Brookfield! Here are a few of our suggestions for the best healthy eateries in the area – check them out and watch the pounds melt off.
Caf Manna is probably Brookfield’s most famous healthy eatery. One of the US’s first restaurants to reach “3 star” status, Caf Manna specializes in all things healthy and organic. Not only does the shop prepare healthy meals for patrons but customers can also sign up for one of many healthy Read the rest of this entry »

It is extremely important for people to take advantage of health care. If you have some type of medical emergency, or even a long term illness, you will benefit from health care. Everyone can benefit from health care, because medical expenses are definitely not affordable anymore. You never know when an unexpected illness may arise, that will cause you to be in a hospital for several days. Hospital visits alone cost you an arm and a leg without insurance. If you have health care, your medical expenses will automatically be Read the rest of this entry »

There are many good reasons living in Wisconsin. One of which is its robost health care services. Family Care stands tall among other health care services in Wisconsin. It was authorised by the state’s Legislature and Governor in 1998 to cater for frail elders and individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.

One major event that lead to the clamour for Family Care in the mid- 1990s was the complexity and cost of the former long-term care system which can be simplified into iniquality Read the rest of this entry »

The health care field is the fastest growing career filed in the United Sates. The rapid growth occurs true regardless of where in a person lives. The state of Wisconsin recently went through a state of political unrest after Governor Walker passed a bill that stripped collective bargaining rights from employees. The bill will face court challenges, but a person looking for opportunities in the medical field in Wisconsin does not need to worry about whether or not he can join a union. Read the rest of this entry »

Only 6 months into the statewide smoking ban in bars and restaurants, Badger State residents are already breathing better. According to a study by the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, air quality in such establishments is up a full 92 since the legislation went into effect on July 5^th. Based on measurements taken from a total of 214 area bars and restaurants in which smoking was permissible prior the ban, data collected was then compared using the same metrics in those now smoke-free locations. The ban actually restricts smoking in any enclosed space, not just establishments commonly associated with nightlife but extending to include workplaces, a concerted effort to ease the burden of smoking on all Wisconsinites.Researchers break down air quality into 5 categories, hazardous, very unhealthy, unhealthy, satisfactory and good. Prior to the ban, 87 of surveyed establishments reported air that fell short of satisfactory, with over 20 cited as hazardous, the lowest possible category. So precisely how much has changed? From an alarmingly low 13, Wisconsin bars and restaurants enter 2011 with clean lungs capable of proudly and loudly bragging about a remarkable 97 air quality.The primary benefit of improved air quality is a reduced risk of healthy problems created by second hand smoke, greatly increasing the risk of smoking related illness even for those who may not consume cigarettes themselves. Second hand smoke has been linked to lung cancer and various respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Read the rest of this entry »

Established in 1994 by founding partners that included the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin Children’s Hospital and the Wisconsin state government, the Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin operates with one single goal in mind, to “improve the health and well being of children by addressing key health issues through collaborative efforts with diverse organizations, communities and individuals.” In short, the Children’s Health Alliance exists for the sole purpose of bringing people together in the name of our youth, helping those who can’t help themselves and looking out for the best interests of kids across the state.The Alliance actually leads and manages other organizations you may have heard of that make their impact in communities throughout Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Asthma Coalition, the Childhood Injury Prevention Network and the Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition all fall under the umbrella of the Children’s Health Alliance, steered by its guiding arm. The Wisconsin Asthma Coalition serves to prepare and make public state wide plans that improve the quality of life for asthma patients, whether its asthma education, prevention, treatment or other services, while easing the burden of the condition on asthmatics and their families. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re a resident to Wisconsin or preparing for a move to the area, you can find comfort in knowing that there are several highly-respected and esteemed medical centers throughout the state. State of the art treatment and research have ranked these hospitals among the best in the nation.Located in Madison, The University of Wisconsin is home to numerous clinics and hospitals, providing care for the surrounding communities. The hospital consistently ranks well in US News medical evaluations. This system was ranked in the top 50 in the nation for Cancer; ear, nose and throat; Geriatrics; Orthopedics; Pulmonology; Urology; and Kidney Disorders.As part of the Aurora Health Care system, which includes 13 hospitals, West Allis Memorial Hospital has ranked very well on a national scale of community hospitals. This particular center is best-known for the Aurora Women’s Pavilion. This center takes a unique approach to all stages of women’s health care. Read the rest of this entry »

t’s high time for anti-smoking activists in America’s Dairyland to light up a victory cig err, uh lamp as a biannual survey conducted by Wisconsin Department of Health Services showed smoking rates among the state’s youth have decreased dramatically relative to two years ago. To be exact, smoking rates have fallen 15 among high school students surveyed, with a 9 drop in middle school student smokers as well. Overall, the survey estimates 17.7 of high schools in the state smoke cigarettes, down from just over 20 in the previous tally. Middle school smoking is not nearly as wide-spread of an issue, occurring among only 3.9 of students, compared to 4.3 in 2008. Still, it is important to remind junior high kids about the pitfalls of cigarettes as grades 6 through 8 represent particularly impressionable times in a young person’s development. Read the rest of this entry »

Being overweight is one of the biggest contributors to health problems. High cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease are just a few of the effects of having too many extra pounds. You don’t have to sign up for one of the crazy, fad, diets you see on TV, just spend a little time outdoors getting in some exercise. Wisconsin is a beautiful state with plenty of scenic attractions, making getting in shape an enjoyable challenge.Biking is a great way to get around, and you can burn a few calories while you’re at it. The Ahnapee State Trail is a popular destination for biking, horseback riding, and ATV users. Covering 30 miles, this trail connects Casco, Algoma and Sturgeon Bay along what used to be the path of the railways. The Capital City State Trail gives bikers a link through the city of Madison. Still under construction, when it is completed, the trail will connect the Military Ridge State Trail and the Glacial Drumlin State Trail. Read the rest of this entry »

Let’s face it, as much as Wisconsin natives take pride in their cheesehead heritage, large blocks of delectably orange Wisconsin cheese may be delicious, but consuming massive quantities of the state’s most prized export won’t get you on the good side of most medical professionals. It is important not to overindulge your palette, in addition to incorporating a few healthy meals into your daily eating routine. Here are a few select restaurants that not only provide great tasting food but look after your well-being as well.Supreme Pizza (912 E Johnson St., Madison, WI) Yes, this is in fact a pizza place and yes this is still the list of healthy eating options within the Dairyland of America. Plenty of fresh vegetables, alongside some entirely vegan pizza dishes, offer plenty of nutrition whatever your mean inclination may be. Best of all, Supreme’s whole wheat crust is far from the cardboard alternative a lot of pizza joints try to pass off. It may even be better than original white crust, which yes is of course still available from narrow-minded wheat skeptics. Read the rest of this entry »