We would like to thank all nurse practitioners for their tireless commitment to their patients at every stage of life. We appreciate their dedication to improving access to health care in every community. National Nurse Practitioners Week offers numerous opportunities to bring recognition to the NP role and increase awareness of the exceptional care that they provide. To learn more, visit http://spklr.io/6047xyBV.

Estimates vary, but experts suggest that more than six million Americans, most of them age 65 or older, may have Alzheimer’s. The National Institute on Aging has this Alzheimer's Fact Sheet to increase awareness and provide resources to those affected, http://spklr.io/6041xEYB

It's #HalloweenSeason, and we got into the spirit with a pumpkin decorating contest that saw some very creative entries! Hard to believe these are all pumpkins! The creativity of our staff is amazing. Happy Halloween, everyone! Stay safe!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is an opportunity for allied professionals, survivors of abuse, their loved ones, and the community to mourn lives lost to domestic violence, celebrate progress made to end this epidemic, and connect with those working to create change.

About 40 million American adults, or 18 percent of the population, have anxiety or depression. Depression and Mental Health Screening Month is intended to bring help and hope to those who suffer from these debilitating mental health conditions. This observance aims to create awareness around depression and the need for accessible and affordable mental health screenings. Help is available. Go to http://spklr.io/6040aDrr to find help near you.

From the National Safety Council, here are some tips for an extra safe Halloween this year: http://spklr.io/6041vA7P.

This quick guide for middle and high school students provides helpful information on what bullying is, who is involved, the roles played, and bullying prevention rights: http://spklr.io/6041voEv. It also gives ideas for self-advocacy.

As sunlight grows shorter, school and extracurriculars can pile up for teens. Click below to read our blog about teens and depression. If you have concerns, talk with your teen to discuss how seeing a professional can help. Contact us today at 414-667-4800 to learn more.

Everyone’s actions matter when it comes to preventing bullying. Bullying can affect anyone, but it’s never acceptable. October provides us the opportunity to raise awareness for Bullying Prevention and how we can work together to prevent it. Visit http://spklr.io/6049vZjR to learn more.

We thoroughly enjoyed the chance to network with nurses, social workers, physicians, and other health care professionals yesterday at the ACMA WI Chapter Annual Conference in Green Bay, WI. What a fantastic opportunity!