Milwaukee Health Department Adjusts Testing Hours at American Family Field
Demand for Testing is Lower; Resources Redeployed to Vaccination Efforts
Feb 25th, 2021Milwaukee Health Department Invites Residents to Join a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on COVID-19 Vaccinations
Feb 4th, 2021
Milwaukee Health Department Modifies COVID-19 Public Health Order
Gathering Limits Eased As Disease Trends Improve
Feb 2nd, 2021Milwaukee Health Department Winds Down Flu Vaccinations at Drive-Thru Sites
Traditional Flu Vaccine Still Available at Other Locations
Jan 5th, 2021COVID-19 Trends Prompt Milwaukee Health Department to Modify Current Public Health Order
Dec 2nd, 2020
Statement Regarding Mass Shooting at Mayfair Mall
The City of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention offers its thoughts and support to survivors, families, and staff impacted by the mass shooting at Mayfair Mall this afternoon
Nov 20th, 2020City of Milwaukee Hosts 2nd Annual Love Without Violence Conference during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention and the Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault to host series of events to increase awareness and engagement for domestic violence prevention.
Oct 13th, 2020Introducing the City of Milwaukee Interim Commissioner of Health, Marlaina Jackson
Sep 22nd, 2020
Board of Health Statement on Dr. Kowalik’s resignation as Commissioner of Milwaukee Health Department
Sep 10th, 2020
The City of Milwaukee Health Department Office of Violence Prevention Implores City Residents to Increase Awareness and Action for Suicide Prevention
Mayor Tom Barrett to dedicate a Proclamation in honor of September’s National Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month
Sep 10th, 2020First Human Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus in Wisconsin in 2020
State and local public health officials remind everyone to protect themselves against mosquito bites
Sep 2nd, 2020Democratic National Convention Hosts Policy Roundtable Discussion on Gun Violence in America
The City of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention will participate in virtual panel regarding policies to prevent gun violence at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Aug 17th, 2020More Than 220,000 Wisconsin Households to Receive Additional FoodShare Benefits for July and August in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
More Than 220,000 Wisconsin Households to Receive Additional FoodShare Benefits for July and August in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Aug 7th, 2020The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update—One week since MKE Cares mask ordinance was passed
Jul 24th, 2020
Isotonitazene (iso) – A new synthetic opioid discovered as powerful as fentanyl
Jul 22nd, 2020
Second Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Discovered in the City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee Health Department to give update
Mar 14th, 2020Milwaukee Health Department issues guidelines for travel and mass gatherings
Residents encouraged to avoid non-essential travel, events with more than 250 people
Mar 12th, 2020Public Health Officials Announce New Guidance for Travelers in Response to COVID-19
Mar 4th, 2020
City of Milwaukee Health Department Services for Thanksgiving Holiday
Regular hours and services will resume on Monday, December 2nd.
Nov 27th, 2019City of Milwaukee offers its Support to Camille Mays and Family
The Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention calls on the community to come together for justice in this case and an end gun violence in our city.
Nov 13th, 2019Milwaukee awarded $5.6 million HUD grant to protect children and families from lead hazards in the home
City of Milwaukee identified as a priority area to address lead and other home health hazards
Oct 1st, 2019Violence Prevention Director to testify on Capitol Hill regarding the city’s efforts to combat gun violence
Reggie Moore, Director of the City of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention will testify in front of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sep 26th, 2019City of Milwaukee Health Department Urges Residents to Stop Using Vaping Products
Severe pulmonary disease has been discovered among teens and adults who reported vaping
Aug 28th, 2019DATCP and City of Milwaukee Health Department Suspend Meat and Food Processing at Outpost Natural Foods
Insanitary conditions were discovered during a routine inspection and ready-to-eat products tested positive for Salmonella.
Aug 23rd, 2019City of Milwaukee Health Department Reminds Residents to Stay Safe in Hot Weather
Residents are advised to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed
Jul 15th, 2019City of Milwaukee Health Department Announces Dates and Locations for 18th Annual Back-to-School Health Fairs
Health fairs to be held August 2nd at Washington High School and August 9th at Journey House
Jul 3rd, 2019First Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in the City of Milwaukee
Health officials remind residents to continue to take precautions into summer season
Jun 27th, 2019City of Milwaukee Health Department Urges Precaution as Measles Activity Continues
Residents reminded that it’s not too late for measles vaccine
Apr 19th, 2019City of Milwaukee Health Department Marks National Public Health Week 2019
Public invited to participate in daily events and learn about services and programs
Apr 1st, 2019City of Milwaukee Health Department Welcomes New Health Communications Officer
"I’m elated that Dr. Diamond Hanson is our new Health Communications Officer."
Feb 22nd, 2019City of Milwaukee Health Department Reminds Residents to Take Precautions as Temperatures Drop
Cold temperatures and wind chills predicted, residents reminded to take seasonal precautions
Jan 24th, 2019City of Milwaukee Health Department Offers Free Flu Vaccines
Health officials issue reminder that it’s not too late to get vaccinated
Dec 21st, 2018City of Milwaukee Health Department Launches K2 Public Awareness Campaign
Campaign efforts highlight the dangers of K2, or synthetic marijuana
Dec 13th, 2018City’s Office of Violence Prevention Partners with Community Campaign to Call for an End to Gun Violence
Campaign efforts promote pride and peace throughout the Milwaukee community; empower residents
Oct 19th, 2018City of Milwaukee Continues to See Hospitalizations Related to K2
Health officials urge residents to stop using K2 or other synthetic cannabinoids
Aug 31st, 2018City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Takes Community Approach to End Violence in Milwaukee
Community-led safety strategy sessions to take action against a deadly August
Aug 22nd, 2018Health Commissioner McManus Made Adjustments to City’s STIs Clinic for Protection of Community
City of Milwaukee Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia McManus recently discovered that registered nurses were performing services at the Keenan Health Center’s STIs clinic that were outside of their scope of practice.
Aug 10th, 2018City of Milwaukee Health Department Reports Mosquitos Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Health official remind county residents to take precaution to prevent mosquito bites this summer
Jun 29th, 2018Severe Bleeding Cases Linked to K2 Rapidly Rise in Milwaukee
Health officials issue warning to the public about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids
Jun 25th, 2018City of Milwaukee Health Department Laboratory to Offer Garden Soil Screening to the Public for Lead and Nutrients
Residents are reminded of lead in soil hazards and encouraged to get soil screened for upcoming gardening season
May 1st, 2018National Water Expert Retracts Criticism of City Health Department
This letter is written as an addendum and correction to my July 11, 2017 communication.
Jul 14th, 2017