Health
Mental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed
Partnership of county and four major health systems pushes opening to September, cites need to hire specialized staff.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Report Details Opioid Addiction Solutions
After listening sessions, WI Department of Health Services recommends expanded treatment and attention to root causes.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Facility for Emergency Mental Health
Sen. Baldwin helped secure $2.5 million for joint venture by county and area health systems.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Sees Minor Uptick In New COVID-19 Cases
Increase of 80 cases of COVID-19 in Milwaukee County compared to the week prior.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Mayo Clinic Docs Warn Of Omicron Subvariant
CDC estimates subvariant is most common in U.S. Doctors ask for continued vigilance.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Announces $5 Million Mental Health Funding
Grants from federal ARPA money will expand mental health services and telemedicine.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Action Possible on Prescription Drug Prices, Baldwin Says
Some GOP support needed to gain 60 votes for bill to lower drug prices.
Mar 29th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Child Care Center Offers Health and Wellness Program
Malaika Early Learning Center, 125 W. Auer St. serves pre-K to third grade children.
Mar 29th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
COVID-19 Levels Still Going Down
Weekly new cases of COVID-19 continue to drop.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Lead Program Investigation Closed Without Criminal Charges
But investigation confirms program was mismanaged.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Set to Pass Paid Family Leave
8 weeks paid leave for employees has support of board and county executive.
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
DeSantis Leads The COVID-19 Death Squad
GOP politicians who discourage vaccines are causing more deaths.
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
