St. John’s ministries helps those experiencing homelessnessGREEN BAY – St. John’s Ministries held its annual signature fundraising event, the Restoring Hope Gala, on Nov. 5 to help offset the cost of operating two seasonal homeless shelters of last resort and two daytime resource centers, at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. St. John’s Ministries’ mission …
By Kevin DamaskCorrespondentGREEN BAY – Another flu season is upon us, but unlike past years, residents in the Green Bay area will have to brace for a triple threat of viruses that’s even more potent in children: Influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. The flu bug is nothing new, and COVID-19 has been part of daily life …
Oneida Nation receives $648,339 in ARPA funds to support sustainable energyONEIDA – The Oneida Nation received a $648,339 grant July 19, from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to develop a Tribal Utility Authority, as well as explore the potential for a utility-scale solar facility and electric vehicle for tribal operations. The …
New communication and engagement manager GREEN BAY – Brown County United Way has named Cierra Ivey as its new communication and engagement manager. In the role, Ivey will be responsible for developing communication and engagement tactics that support the nonprofit’s mission, fundraising and relationship management strategies. Originally from North Carolina, Ivey graduated from North Carolina …
ASHWAUBENON – The Green Bay Rockers have partnered with Prevea Health to host a free kid’s clinic Wednesday, June 22, at Capital Credit Union Park in Ashwaubenon. Participants can hone their baseball skills under the tutelage of members of the team and coaching staff. There will be two sessions based on age group: 10 a.m. …
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By Lea Kopke Correspondent GREEN BAY – Starting next Monday, Green Bay residents could be required to wear a mask while inside public spaces under a proposed face covering requirement plan by Mayor Eric Genrich. Genrich announced the plan during a press conference, which was originally planned to be held outside Green Bay City Hall, …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – A spike in positive COVID-19 test results from younger people is a concern for Dr. Ashok Rai, president and CEO of Prevea Health. “The spike to focus on is the percent positivity – in other words, just having positive results in the context of not how many were …
By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – With summer unofficially here and a community that has been Safer at Home for more than two months, people may be itching to get outside and support local businesses. However, the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision to lift the Safer at Home order early doesn’t mean COVID-19 is no …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor GREEN BAY – The extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer at Home order April 16 due to continued COVID-19 fears doesn’t surprise Dr. Ashok Rai, president and CEO of Prevea Health. “I don’t think it surprises anybody that we’re going to get an extension because the current practices are working to …
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Green Bay – Prevea health centers across the greater Green Bay region are now scheduling appointments for sports physical examinations for athletes wanting to participate in a Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) sport. Sports physicals are performed by Prevea Health providers and licensed athletic trainers. “We are examining everything from heart issues to musculoskeletal issues,” …
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