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Rethinking alcohol culture: Mental, social impacts on individuals and communities

GREEN BAY and LA CROSSE, Wis. — In the Midwest, social gatherings often revolve around or include alcohol. From tailgating and concerts to family celebrations and traditions, a strong drinking culture may be affecting our communities in ways that go beyond the surface, which includes the degradation of our mental health. Emplify Health experts are encouraging community members to take a closer look at how alcohol shapes individual behaviors and the fabric of our social connections. “Alcohol culture can normalize heavy drinking to the point where it becomes invisible,” explains ...

A true statement about cancer causes intense worry in reader

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your column every day. In a recent column. you wrote: "Since age is the major risk factor in getting cancer, it is likely that some people who were cured of their original cancer will later succumb to a different one." This statement terrified me as I fall into this ...

Wisconsin nonprofit aids after Texas shooting

APPLETON, Wis. – The Community Blood Center (CBC) sent 50 units of whole blood plasma, which is part of a local whole blood donation, to Austin, Texas to support hospitals treating patients following a mass shooting last weekend. The critical shipment was requested by the blood center We ...

RxKids now active in entire U.P.

ESCANABA — Pregnant women and guardians of newborns can apply for a “prescription” of debt-free financial aid with no strings attached and no income requirement. A press conference yesterday discussed the launch of RxKids into the entire Upper Peninsula. The program was first ...

As kids adapt to boredom, unstructured fun rises again

A growing number of American families rethink packed schedules as children show a clear preference for unstructured play. The Harris Poll surveyed more than 500 children ages 8 to 12 across the United States, and found 45% say they would rather play with friends in activities not organized by ...

Rx Kids to expand throughout U.P. next week

ESCANABA -- In 10 additional counties in the Upper Peninsula, expectant mothers and parents of newborns will soon be eligible to enroll in Rx Kids -- which provides "prescriptions" of cash to help young families get through one the toughest periods of life. This will mark the largest ...