Milwaukee Health Department

Health Department May Shut Down Some Milwaukee Schools With High Lead Levels

Gov. Evers' budget plan has funding for lead risk investigations, mentions MPS lead levels.

Alderwoman Coggs introduces file to discuss MPS lead exposure issues

More Milwaukee Schools Getting Tested for High Lead Levels

Four schools in MPS with K4-8 students and older buildings now being tested.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Shares Cold Weather Safety Tips

Residents Urged to Take Precautions as Cold and Snowy Conditions Persist

Milwaukee Health Department Conducts Follow-Up Lead Hazard Assessment at MPS’s Golda Meir Lower Campus

MPS Audit Finds ‘Culture of Fear and Reluctance to Change’

But "prime opportunity" to overcome to get things right. Governor proposes $8 million in support.

Dangerous Levels of Lead Contamination Found At Three MPS Schools

District says it has remediated situation, but its buildings have been source of lead poisoning.

White House Rescinds Federal Funding Memo, Yet Says It’s Still Pursuing Freeze

Trump administration continues to cause angst for recipients, questions about legality.

Milwaukee Officials Trying To Understand Impact of Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze

Freeze could have massive impact, causing service cuts, layoffs and shutdowns.

Wisconsin Health Departments Watching Trump Administration’s Health Communications Pause

Trump administration has paused federal health communications, but temporary pause isn't without precedent.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Upgrades Extreme Cold Health Advisory to Health Warning

People Urged to Take Precautions as Dangerously Cold Temperatures Worsen

City of Milwaukee Health Department Issues Cold Weather Health Advisory

People Urged to Take Precautions as Dangerously Cold Temperatures Approach

Ashanti Hamilton Resigns From Violence Prevention Role

Former alderman has led Office of Community Wellness and Safety since 2022.

Health Department Striving To Be Model of Anti-Racism

New deputy commissioner drawn to job through anti-racism focus, personal experience with department.

New Tool Allows You To See Flu, RSV Activity in Milwaukee

Health Department unveils new dashboard powered by your toilet.

New Updates to Wastewater Monitoring Dashboard: City of Milwaukee Health Department Adds Flu and RSV to Public Tracking

Old Library To Become Appliance Store

Mill Road Library building to get new lease on life for a price below appraised value.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Confirms Hepatitis A Case

Milwaukee Adopts New Policy Requesting More Lead Testing For Children

Officials stress importance of wider testing, stronger enforcement against noncompliant landlords

Free Vaccines & Chance to Win Zoo or Art Museum Tickets

Milwaukee Families Encouraged to Update Children's Vaccinations

Ahead of Biden Visit, Council, DPW Officials Question Efficacy of Replacing Lead Pipes

Data suggests that tackling paint, not water, might reduce lead poisoning faster.

Human Cases of West Nile Virus Reported in Milwaukee

City of Milwaukee Health Department Urges Residents to Prevent Mosquito Bites

Council adopts resolution in support of veterans’ mental health awareness

Milwaukee Film October Programming Features Vampires, Election-Prep, Musical Experiences, and More

October at the Oriental Theatre brings Bite Club, Democracy Docs, and Rocktober film series, as well as meaningful partnerships with Sojourner Family Peace Center and the Zilber Family Foundation

City of Milwaukee Health Department Alerts of Excessive Heat Advisory and Watch

Contaminated Franklin Gas Station Will Be Studied, Then Sold

State grant will fund environmental assessment of property foreclosed by county.

Back to School Festival coming to Indigenous People’s Park

City Gives Bay View Dessert Shop 15-Day Suspension

Gordo's Bubble Waffles will remain closed through Aug. 13.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Back to School Health Fair

Health Officials Urge Vaccinations Before Kids Go Back to School

Only 79% of MPS students were vaccinated last year.

City Suspends Brady Street Qdoba

Fast-casual restaurant suspended for 10 days; customer reported finding a razor blade inside burrito.

Biden Announces Milwaukee As New “Workforce Hub” For Lead Pipe Removal

Contractor capacity has long been issue limiting ability to remove lead pipes.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Names Jefflyn Brown as Deputy Commissioner of Clinical Services

Sharlen Moore Wins Race To Replace Ald. Michael Murphy

Youth violence prevention leader is new westside alderwoman.

$800,000 Non-Partisan Grant Will Improve Milwaukee’s Election Process

But looming constitutional amendment would bar any future awards.

Milwaukee Health Department Streamlines Well Woman Program for Better Access

Kirsten Johnson Aims to Restore Trust in Public Health

And bolster workforce. State DHS leader oversees nearly 6,000 employees.

Grocery Store Closed For Live Roaches, Dead Mice

Cermak Fresh Market temporarily shuttered by Milwaukee Health Department.

Milwaukee Health Department Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant, Take Precautions Against Mpox, as New Positive Case is Identified

FREE Drive-Thru Mpox Vaccination Clinic This Weekend

Nursery Gives Free Child Care for Parents in Crisis

La Causa nursery in Walker's Point served 470 kids in 2023.

MHD Release: Milwaukee Health Department Launches COVID-19 Wastewater Testing Dashboard

City of Milwaukee Health Department Locations Closing Early Due to Worsening Weather

Milwaukee Health Department Urges Residents to Prioritize Cold Weather Health and Safety

Elected Officials Pay Hike Wins First Endorsement, Opposition

Multi-million dollar proposal also includes raises for dozens of department, division leaders.

VISIT Milwaukee Announces New Vice President and First-Ever Director of Community Engagement & Inclusion

City of Milwaukee Health Department closing for snow

Proposal Advancing To Give Mayor, Alders 15% Raises

Finance Committee to discuss issue Wednesday. Many city administrators also get raises.

Milwaukee Health Department Reminds Residents to Stay Safe and Warm During Upcoming Winter Storm

Milwaukee Aims to Become Healthiest City In Wisconsin

New plan by city health department addresses racism, health equity.

New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street

One block of southside street near MPS school would become neighborhood amenity.

Limited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives

Vending machines aren't available after hours, or are even turned off during the day.

Settlement Reached For Contaminated Apartment Complex

And a "Do Not Acquire" list building sold. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Fight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals

Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.

COVID-19 Reporting Requirements Changing in Wisconsin

Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board

At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department Promotes Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: What We Can all do to keep our Homes and Families Lead Safe

Lead – a toxic metal that can be found in various sources, especially in homes built before 1978 – can have severe health consequences, particularly for young children and pregnant people. The effects of lead poisoning can be long-lasting and may include developmental delays, learning difficulties, and a range of other health and behavioral effects.

More Doulas Getting Trained in Milwaukee

Program by African American Breastfeeding Network aims to reduce infant mortality.

Measles Case is Confirmed in Milwaukee

City of Milwaukee Health Department Urges Residents to Get Vaccinated this Flu Season

Event Series Helps Those Reentering Society After Incarceration

Led by Sup. Sequanna Taylor, Re-entry Unblemished attempts to help on expungement, other issues.

How EPA’s Proposed Lead Dust Rules Would Impact Wisconsin

Biden administration seeks to lower threshold of lead considered hazardous in buildings.

City Regulators Can Require Fixing of Lead Hazards — If They Can Find Landlords

Out-of-state landlords, ever-changing owners elude Milwaukee Health Department.

Milwaukee Renters Face Lead Poisoning Risks

City struggles to hold landlords accountable. ‘We have to do something,’ top official says.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Issues Heat Health Warning

Residents advised to take precautions during hot weather conditions

Burnham Park Food Truck Zone Unveiled

Designated parking allows six trucks to operate on the street, combatting overcrowding and safety concerns.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Urges Vaccinations During National Immunization Awareness Month

West Nile Virus Found in Milwaukee

Be extra vigilant about avoiding mosquitos.

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Milwaukee

City of Milwaukee Health Department urges everyone to protect themselves against mosquito bites

Milwaukee Diaper Mission Fights ‘Period Poverty’

Providing free diapers and menstrual products to poor families in the county.

Milwaukee Health Department Hosts 22nd Annual Back to School Health Fair

Is City’s Decline in Homicides For Real?

The data shows significant decline for Milwaukee in 2023, but a still worrisome trend.

Mayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech

Public safety, an end to reckless driving, more bike lanes, lead lateral replacement and a city government back from the brink.

Troubled Apartment Complex Paying Tenants To End Leases

DNR won't let tenants return to Community Within the Corridor for several months.

City Could Regulate Airbnb, Other Services

Short-term rentals have proliferated beyond Downtown, but no public database of who is participating exists.

Milwaukee Has New Case Of Mpox

Diease formerly known as monkeypox hasn't gone away. Free vaccines are available.

Milwaukee Health Department Urges Residents to Take Precautions Against Mpox as New Positive Case is Identified

Experts Discuss Milwaukee’s Plague of Overdose Deaths

Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative confronts a fatal overdose every 16 hours.

MPD Joins the Hope Kit Initiative

How To Use Narcan To Save a Life

Nasal spray can reverse an opioid overdose.

Dr. T Confirmed As Health Commissioner

Michael Totoraitis is the new leader of city health department.

New Funding Supports Environmental Health Efforts in City of Milwaukee

New Health Commissioner Wins Key Approval

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

Fewer Kids Are Getting Tested For Lead Than Before Pandemic

17% decline across Wisconsin since 2019.

Mayor Names New Health Commissioner

Michael Totoraitis will lead department, subject to council confirmation.

Milwaukee Health Department Continues Harm Reduction Work Amidst Devastating Fatal Overdose Weekend

State Could Prosecute Community Within Corridor Developers

But questions remain about the timeline. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Common Ground Bashes City’s Housing Authority

Citing 'slumlord behavior,' launches Tenants United campaign, demands changes.

New Milwaukee Apartment Building Closed For Health Emergency

Community Within The Corridor has high levels of dangerous chemical, many residents forced to leave.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Issues Emergency Health Order for Closure and Evacuation of Residential Building Following Identified Chemical Health Hazard

Supervisor Taylor Commends Public Participation at Yesterday’s Re-Entry Unblemished Event

Milwaukee Health Department’s BOMB Doula Program Celebrates World Doula Week

Milwaukee Health Department Announces Upcoming Changes to COVID-19 Services

Warming Center Opening Following Extended Power Outages

County Executive David Crowley declares snow emergency.

Milwaukee Gets $2.5 Million In JUUL Settlement

E-cigarette maker was sued more than 5,000 times for its youth-focused marketing.

Common Council approves settlement in youth e-cigarette lawsuit

Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next

Milwaukee Water Works hopes to grow replacements by almost 50% in 2024.

Annual Homeless Population Count Reveals Difficulties In Finding People Shelter

Federal rules require count to be done in January, with results determining future resource allocation.