Teens today get information about relationships and sex from all sorts of places, including television, radio, and online. Talking to our children about these topics can be hard. But, there are people looking to take advantage of kids and we can’t protect them if we aren’t willing to have the conversation. A growing problem across … Continued
“I’ve had minor to urgent problems, and there is never a doubt in my mind that she will lead me to the right person and the right help. I want to tell everyone that has any sort of problem – take the step of asking for help and come to Sixteenth Street. There you will … Continued
“And mostly, I want to thank Sixteenth Street, the SAUP program and my amazing doctor, Dr. Dunn. Dr. Dunn not only referred me to Froedtert for hip surgery, but above all, she helped me believe there was hope for me.” At the age of 7 or 8, I only had a little pain in my … Continued
There are 1.2 million people living with HIV in the United States. There are still many people, 1 in 7, that do not know their HIV status. Due to stigma around HIV, many people who are at high risk, do not go and get tested. It is time to break down those stigmas associated around … Continued
We all know biking is fun – but did you know it has a lot of other benefits? Not only do you get to have the wind in your hair and feel like a kid again, but it’s great for your body, mind, pocketbook and more! Family fun Biking is a great way to be … Continued
“I think a lot about how hard it must be for someone who is struggling with an addiction and trying to quit cold turkey without help. It must be nearly impossible.” After years of a good living working in manual labor, then in a chemical plant, I found myself in the hospital. I’m a diabetic … Continued
Our heart is the muscular pump that delivers blood and oxygen to the rest of our body. However, we don’t always treat our heart with the respect and care that it deserves. A report from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention shows that over 600,000 people die of heart disease per year in the … Continued
“I think sometimes people with Diabetes don’t realize they can get up, get out and be just as active – live a full life. And you can. It doesn’t end with Diabetes.” I’ve been seeing Dr. Broeren since before she started working here. I’m comfortable. She’s knows me well. She actually reminds me of my … Continued
You’re back in high school, sitting at your desk. The teacher is handing back tests, and you’re dreading the moment she reaches you. You close your eyes tightly as you hear the papers plop onto your desk. Slowly, you open one eye, then the other. A big, red “F” comes into focus. There it is, … Continued
You don’t always need to make big changes to get big results. Sometimes making some key small changes can be just as powerful! 1. Soda, So Don’t There may not be a magic pill to help you to lose 15 pounds – but giving up soda is about as close as you can get to … Continued
