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A brief history of RHI View PDF PDF

Yoga New session will start June 17 and run for 6 weeks. It will be from 12-1pm and will be at COA.

Free camp & sport physicals offered by Columbia/St Mary's Family Health Center. Wednesday June 22 3-5pm at COA Youth & Family Centers Appointment are recommended. Walk-ins may be accommodated. Call Kris to make an appointment 414-263-8383 ext.139.

Information and applications for Victory Gardens at Kilbourn Park at http://victorygardenmke.wordpress.com/

Resources for Physicals and TB tests for an uninsured individual. View PDF PDF

Core (transition) Renewal Fact Sheet If you were on GAMP (general assistance medical program) and were changed over the Badger Care Core last year, it may be time to renew your benefits. You should receive notification of the need to renew in the mail. Refer to the attached sheet for information on how to renew or contact the Community Health Liaison at the Riverwest Health Initiative with questions or concerns 414 263 8383 ext.139. View PDF PDF

New Riverwest Elders Group Has Started It will always meet on the second Tuesday of the month, 11:30am at Linneman's (1001 E Locust) and is potluck. Topics vary. View PDF PDF

New WI Law covering adult children on a parent's health insurance more details plan until the age of 27yrs. Download and read included State of WI notice. View PDF PDF

What you should know about the H1N1 Flu
There are many different types (strains) of flu. Each year scientists figure out the 3 main strains of flu going around and make a vaccine that will help prevent people from getting those 3 strains – this becomes the seasonal flu vaccine. Since H1N1 (swine) flu is a newer strain of flu, scientist had to make another vaccine to prevent this flu. They were not able to mix it in with the regular seasonal flu vaccine this year so to be protected from both the H1N1 (swine) and seasonal flu you will need two different vaccines. Read more or view a PDF PDF.

Vitamin D and What you need to Know February 2010 Riverwest Currents Article on Vitamin D. View PDF PDF