Patricia McManus

Dr. T Confirmed As Health Commissioner

Michael Totoraitis is the new leader of city health department.

New Health Commissioner Wins Key Approval

Michael Totoraitis says he's commited to providing long-term, strategic leadership.

Mayor Names New Health Commissioner

Michael Totoraitis will lead department, subject to council confirmation.

Milwaukee Health Commissioner Resigns

Kirsten Johnson resigns after two years on job. New commissioner will be sixth in six years.

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Celebrates Women’s History Month

Lead Program Investigation Closed Without Criminal Charges

But investigation confirms program was mismanaged.

Milwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again

Scale of problem currently limited to one family in Bay View, but full review planned.

State Says Health Department Needs Improvement Plan

MHD is in trouble, but the blame goes back four commissioners.

New City Health Commissioner Approved

Kirsten Johnson's appointment sails through council.

Vivent Health Sponsors Town Hall with the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin on World AIDS Day

Virtual event will honor World AIDS Day and continue the conversation on how we can end the HIV epidemic

Health Commissioner Says She Faced Racism, Sexism

"A constant power struggle from Day One," says outgoing commissioner Jeanette Kowalik.

White City Worker Wins Racial Bias Payout

Health department employee's claims involve former interim commissioner Patricia McManus.

Barrett Appoints First Board of Health

City's first health oversight board is proposed to be filled almost entirely with women.

Will Lena Taylor Run for Mayor?

Group attempting to draft Democratic Senator to run in crowded field.

DA Asked To Consider Charging City Officials

Hamilton, Donovan ask Chisholm to review top officials' actions on lead program problems.

Barrett Blasted on Infant Mortality Grant

African-American led organizations say Mayor, Kowalik killed their effort to get grant.

City’s Lead Program is Working Again

New health commissioner is resolving troubling issues, Mayor Barrett reports.

Mayor Barrett’s Treatment of Dr. Patricia McManus Disgraceful

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - October 18, 2018

Was Barrett Asleep on Health Department?

Problems may go back a decade and mayor deserves much blame, some alderman say.

Council Okays New Health Commissioner

Unanimous vote hands Jeanette Kowalik one of the most difficult jobs in city government.

Health Commissioner Pick Gets First Approval

Kowalik wins unanimous vote from committee, interim commissioner reveals ongoing issues.

Clinic nurses need to be able to provide critically important care, services

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey - August 15, 2018

Commissioner McManus did the absolute right thing

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - August 10, 2018

Severe Bleeding Cases Linked to K2 Rapidly Rise in Milwaukee

Health officials issue warning to the public about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids

Report Finds Milwaukee Mismanaged Lead Cases

Missing case files, cases closed prematurely and health department failed to follow state law

Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes

City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.

Barrett Plan Builds 10,000 Affordable Homes

Ambitious plan is centerpiece of mayor's State-of-the-City speech. Will council support it?

McManus Lays Out Three Priorities for Health Department

Baker issues a statement defending his actions. Are city hospitals going to close?

Mayor Allows Interim Health Leader

Returns file to the council unsigned, opens door to approval of McManus.

Will Mayor Confirm Health Commissioner?

Newly-appointed Patricia McManus still needs confirmation.

HUD Halts City Lead Treatment Program

Barrett requested review; temporary stop work order cites possible lead hazards.

From Dr. Patricia McManus: Comments clarified

Statement of Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton - February 9, 2018

Comments by newly appointed interim Health Department commissioner troubling

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy - February 9, 2018

Mayor Barrett’s Power in Decline?

Council taking more power, mayor taking a beating.

Alderwoman Lewis congratulates Dr. McManus on new appointment

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis - February 7, 2018

Council Appoints McManus Interim Health Leader

She'll be interim commissioner. Says city's failure to send letters about lead was "deliberate."

Barrett Withdraws Nannis Nomination

Interim Health Dept leader at issue, as City Hall infighting hits new highs.

FLAC Calls on Common Council to Confirm Dr. Patricia McManus as Interim Health Commissioner

The lead water public health crisis our community is suffering from requires the knowledge and leadership of someone more independent like Dr. McManus to steer the health department away from this chaos.

Is City Dragging Feet on Lead Filters?

Critics say yes; health department says it's done all it can without more funding.

Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards

But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.

Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes

City may not know which homes own lead laterals, which action to take.

Toy Guns Risky for Black Families?

Annual walk spotlights danger of kids with toy guns encountering police.

A Call for Clean Water

Community leaders push city to rid Milwaukee's water of lead.

Do Non-Profits Need New Approach?

Experts jab local non-profits; they keep growing, but so does poverty.

How Milwaukee Handled “Flint” Crisis

Were city officials asleep? Should they be doing more?

Twenty Milwaukee Organizations Express Serious Misgivings with Proposed Public Safety Action Plan

We are writing on behalf of an array of community groups to express our serious misgivings regarding the recently released draft “Public Safety Action Plan.”

What Will Happen To Route 61?

One of three bus routes connecting inner city workers to suburban jobs, its funding may run out.

Black Health Coalition Targets Toy Guns

Petition by black moms and grandmothers points to problems caused by "gun culture."

Targeting Black Infant Mortality

Despite disagreements, groups working on problem are making progress.

New Inner City Medical Clinic Planned

Clinic at 23rd and Burleigh would serve poor families who lack access to medical care.