You will find us here [at Sixteenth Street] every Friday afternoon. We have been together for too many years to count. We actually started at a different location years and years ago – but continued the group once we all moved here to Sixteenth Street. The group began because many of us were depressed from … Continued
“When you are around positive people you get that positive feeling, and walk out feeling good about what you can do to improve. For someone like me, who struggles, I still leave Sixteenth Street feeling like I can do better and be better.” When I found myself unemployed, with no insurance and unable to afford … Continued
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cancer killer in the United States among Hispanics. But do you know what? It doesn’t have to be! So, I’m going to give you a quick snapshot of everything you need to know about colorectal cancer screening, so you can get screened, stay ahead of colorectal cancer and be around … Continued
Childhood obesity is a problem that many families face. As a parent, sometimes it can be hard to admit when our children are overweight. But it is important to recognize what is happening and start taking steps to help our children live and grow into healthier lives. Your most trusted resource should be your pediatrician. … Continued
Now that I’ve started learning…I don’t want to stop You really don’t know what you don’t know. When it comes to your health, I’ve realized learning and having all the information you need to be healthy is so important. That’s why the Adult Nutrition and Cooking Education classes through Healthy Choices at Sixteenth Street made … Continued
Happy World Breastfeeding Month! As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Lactation Specialist, breastfeeding is my favorite topic. Giving nutrition advice for babies is so easy: breastmilk! Just give the baby its mother’s milk and you can be sure that tiny person is getting the best nutrition possible. Nutrition that is tailored to that specific baby … Continued
“At first I was afraid. I didn’t know how I was going to be treated because of my insurance. I didn’t know what type of place it would be. But it was beautiful.” I am on state insurance. I was given a list of doctors and told to call around. I called and called, getting … Continued
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to exclusively breastfeed your baby for the first 6 months and continue breastfeeding 12 months or beyond. Why? The more breast milk your baby receives, the more you decrease the baby’s risk for ear infections, respiratory illnesses, allergies, asthma and obesity. Breastfeeding also decreases mom’s risk of developing type … Continued
We all know that Wisconsin summers mean lots of activity and fun outside. We want to spend as much time as possible in the heat and sun while keeping up our healthy exercise routines. But we have to be careful. It is very important to enjoy the heat and not let it get in the … Continued
Focus on me “I am the caretaker of my family in all senses of the word. I take care of my father, who has Alzheimer’s, and my son, who struggles with other things. I also am financially responsible. It’s very difficult and I feel that weight on my shoulders consistently. It’s a never-ending stress and … Continued
