Hmong News – Wisconsin

Graduate becomes first Hmong-American to earn Ph.D. in nursing

Graduate becomes first Hmong-American to earn Ph.D. in nursing

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) — She’s the first Hmong-American nurse in the country to earn her Ph.D., and she did it at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Now, she’s determined to help other Hmong immigrants. Maichou Lor has been working tirelessly on her post-doc …

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Op-ed: Why Mormons who are alt-right are not right

Op-ed: Why Mormons who are alt-right are not right

/ Articles, leaders, Wisconsin

Having attended and addressed an Igbo-speaking LDS ward in Nigeria, a Hmong-speaking ward in Wisconsin and an ethnically integrated ward in South Africa, I have experienced a taste of this fellowship in a number of venues. While Mormon leaders have …

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UW Madison graduate becomes the first Hmong-American to earn a PhD in nursing

UW Madison graduate becomes the first Hmong-American to earn a PhD in nursing

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) — She’s the first Hmong-American nurse in the country to earn her PhD, and she did it at UW Madison. Now, she’s determined to help other Hmong immigrants. Maichou Lor has been working tirelessly on her post doc since receiving her …

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Boys & Girls Club collects menstrual products for students

Boys & Girls Club collects menstrual products for students

It is collecting feminine hygiene products to be given out at area middle and high schools. She’s the first Hmong-American nurse in the country to earn her PhD, and she did it at UW Madison. Now, she’s determined to help other Hmong immigrants.

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Getting ready for the eclipse

Getting ready for the eclipse

It is collecting feminine hygiene products to be given out at area middle and high schools. She’s the first Hmong-American nurse in the country to earn her PhD, and she did it at UW Madison. Now, she’s determined to help other Hmong immigrants.

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Tenant Resource Center: Resumes housing counseling services for communities in Dane County outside of Madison

Tenant Resource Center: Resumes housing counseling services for communities in Dane County outside of Madison

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The Tenant Resource Center has sample letters, forms, and brochures on most major topics and provides services in Spanish and Hmong. Mediation. The Tenant Resource Center administers a program where certified mediators facilitate negotiations between …

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UW Hmong-American nurse brings her community to the doctor’s office

UW Hmong-American nurse brings her community to the doctor’s office

Nursing student Maichou Lor wanted to bring her fellow Hmong community members out of the shadows and into the doctor’s office. Lor, who recently received her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing, was born in a refugee camp …

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UW Hmong-American nurse brings her community to the doctors office

UW Hmong-American nurse brings her community to the doctors office

Nursing student Maichou Lor wanted to bring her fellow Hmong community members out of the shadows and into the doctor’s office. Lor, who recently received her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing, was born in a refugee camp …

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UW-Madison: UW Hmong-American nurse brings her community to the doctor’s office

UW-Madison: UW Hmong-American nurse brings her community to the doctor’s office

MADISON – Nursing student Maichou Lor wanted to bring her fellow Hmong community members out of the shadows and into the doctor’s office. Lor, who recently received her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, was born in a …

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Black joins First Business Brookfield office

Black joins First Business Brookfield office

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In the past, he conducted financial seminars at the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce and has volunteered at Junior Achievement of Wisconsin.

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Journey Mental Health Center CEO resigns

Journey Mental Health Center CEO resigns

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which offers mental health support for Hmong elders. It serves about 12,000 patients a year. The agency moved its Downtown Madison headquarters to the West Side in August 2016, and started providing mental health services for Columbia County in September.

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Hmong: Freedom Fighters to be Honored by US Congress

Hmong: Freedom Fighters to be Honored by US Congress

Two Wisconsin legislators co-introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor Hmong freedom fighters, who heroically supported and defended the United States Armed Forces in Southeast Asia. Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, and Representative Glenn Grothman …

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Close to 3k people attend day one of first ever Hmong Wausau Festival

Close to 3k people attend day one of first ever Hmong Wausau Festival

WAUSAU,Wis.(WSAW)–Sunday was day two if the first ever Hmong Wausau Festival and thousands of people from all over the country came to enjoy it. Festival goers could enjoy a number of games such as flag football, soccer and volleyball. There was also a …

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First Hmong Festival gives boost to Wausau economy

First Hmong Festival gives boost to Wausau economy

All weekend long, the Hmong community gathered in Wausau to play soccer, listen to music, dance to traditional music, and enjoy food from local vendors. Ye Leng Xiong, the event coordinator, said the festival has been in the works for years and turned out …

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Hmong Festival draws thousands in Wausau

Hmong Festival draws thousands in Wausau

WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – More than 6,000 people took part in the first Hmong Festival in Wausau over the weekend. The Hmong community gathered for many activities, including soccer, dancing to traditional music, and enjoying food from local vendors.

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Wis. legislators thank Hmong freedom fighters

Wis. legislators thank Hmong freedom fighters

Maria Szatkowski Two Wisconsin legislators co-introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor Hmong freedom fighters, who heroically supported and defended the United States Armed Forces in Southeast Asia. Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, and Representative …

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Hmong Wausau Festival underway this weekend

Hmong Wausau Festival underway this weekend

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) —“The Hmong Wausau Festival is an interestingly unique event because of the fact that it celebrates culture, arts, and diversity, but at the same time it also sheds lights on the sports talents of the Hmong community,” said Yee Leng …

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Hmong Wausau Festival

Hmong Wausau Festival

Hmong Wausau Festival Thousands of people attend the Hmong Wausau Festival held Saturday, July 29, 2017, at the Eastbay Sports Complex in Wausau. The event’s activities include flag football, soccer, volleyball, dance competition, and Mr. Hmong Royalty …

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