Milwaukee Health Department

Counselors Offer Guidance on Breast Feeding

Milwaukee’s WIC program provides counseling for 821 women annually.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Milwaukee Health Department Hosts 20th Annual Back-to-School Health Fairs

Fairs to be held Friday, July 30 and Friday, August 6

$98 Million Plan Targets Lead Poisoning

Proposal addressing lead poisoning of children backed by the Coalition on Lead Emergency.

Update Expected Soon on Criminal Investigation Into Health Department

City officials and council members want to know status of DOJ, Milwaukee County DA investigation.

Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program

Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.

Arnitta Holliman Is Fighting Violence with Love

The director of the Office of Violence Prevention wants to heal people to stop violence.

Public Safety and Health Committee to discuss city’s lead abatement program on Thursday

Get Vaccinated, Get a Shot at Free NBA Finals Tickets

Health department offering shots and a shot to win free Bucks tickets.

Health Department Begins Door to Door Vaccinations

City and volunteers targeting neighborhoods with lowest levels of vaccination.

Council Approves HaRUNbee Walk/Run For Healthy Birth Outcomes As Part Of Bronzeville Week 2021

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Remains Low in Milwaukee

Latest data does show a slight increase in transmission in city of Milwaukee.

Health Officials Slam Ron Johnson Event

Senator holds roundtable featuring small group of people who suffered side effects from vaccine.

COVID-19 On the Decline

COVID-19 at historically low levels in Milwaukee area.

Syphilis Cases Up 300% in Milwaukee

Once nearly eliminated, syphilis is 'back with a vengeance.'

Milwaukee Health Department Hosts Vaccination Clinic before Bucks Game on June 25

Fans receiving vaccination will be eligible to win tickets to Game 2

Crush COVID Crew Hosts Virtual Information Sessions on June 29

Milwaukee Overdose Map Shows Deadly Toll of Fentanyl

Despite rising deaths, a treatment clinic faces community opposition in West Allis.

Milwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again

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

Health Commissioner Johnson Statement on Lead Case

Mayor Backs $15 Minimum Wage For City Workers

More than 400 city employees would get a raise under Barrett's proposal.

Milwaukee Health Department to Host Second Vaccine Clinic on June 17

Fans receiving vaccination will be eligible to win tickets to Game 6

Project Will Save Midtown Building

UniteWI leader plans to redevelop building on 25th and North to house nonprofit, new restaurant.

Milwaukee Health Department to Raffle Bucks Playoff Tickets with Vaccination

Brewers to Host Additional Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics June 15 and 16

Fans Receiving Vaccinations Will Receive Two Free Tickets to Brewers-Reds

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Milwaukee Has Lowest Case Count Since Early Pandemic

The rate of vaccination among Black and Hispanic residents increased during past month.

FREE COVID-19 vaccine clinic during inaugural VivaMKE Marketplace

Statement from Common Council members Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman José G. Pérez and Alderman Scott Spiker

Vaccination Clinic at International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 494

City of Milwaukee Order Phase 6 Update

Community invited to enjoy 50th annual Juneteenth festivities

Drive-Thru Vaccination Clinic at Summerfest

Council To Consider Closing VIP Lounge

Milwaukee Police Department backing bar's closure.

Milwaukee Bucks to Increase Fan Capacity at Fiserv Forum to 16,500 Fans for Remainder of 2021 Playoffs

Additional tickets for potential First Round games at Fiserv Forum to go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Reggie Moore’s Calling Has Always Been His Community

The former director of the Office of Violence Prevention is still working for a safer Milwaukee.

Get Vaccinated and Throw Axes or Play Shuffleboard for Free at Bars & Recreation’s Vaccination Clinic

Bars & Rec to offer free axe throwing and shuffleboard as an incentive to get vaccinated during ‘Let’s AXE Covid!’ clinic

City of Milwaukee Order Phase 6 Update

Arnitta Holliman Is New Head of Violence Prevention

She succeeds Reggie Moore as director of city's Office of Violence Prevention.

Is a Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic Coming to Your Neighborhood?

In the coming days, there will be several pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics around Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Removing Most COVID-19 Restrictions on June 15th

Health order expected to be reduced to a focus on masks.

Bucks Partner with SC Johnson on Plastic Recycling

1 million plastic cups a year will be recycled into packaging for SC Johnson products.

Bucks, Brewers Hike Fan Capacity To 50%

That’s 9,000 fans at Fiserv Forum, 20,000 at American Family Field.

Milwaukee Bucks to Increase Fan Capacity at Fiserv Forum to 50% for Playoffs

Milwaukee Health Department’s updated health and safety guidelines permit Bucks to expand capacity to approximately 9,000 fans at games

Black Husky Hosting Vaccine Clinic

Bring a friend that hasn't been vaccinated and both of you will get a free beer at Riverwest brewery.

Council Closes Junior’s Cocktail Lounge

After 22 police calls, $26,500 in COVID-19 fines and many neighbor complaints, council votes to shut down bar.

Beginning Thursday, May 6, new days and hours of operation come to the Harley-Davidson Museum

And May 15 sees the return of Saturday demo rides!

Medical College of Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Injury Center Adds New Position, Director of Violence Prevention Policy and Engagement

Mayor Barrett Encourages Milwaukeeans to Wear Denim on April 28

County Facilities To Ban Single-Use Plastics

Phasing out out non-biodegradable products from county facilities and parks by next year.

The Florentine Opera Presents Weill’s Little Mahagonny

Return to Stage with a Grand Opera Performance and Small Orchestra

Council file seeks Health Department information on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations

City Must Decide How To Spend $405 Million

Latest federal COVID-19 stimulus plan creates pleasant challenge for mayor, council.

City Won’t Enhance Current COVID-19 Restrictions

A week ago the health department anticipated rolling back current health order.

Thank you, Reggie Moore

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson April 12, 2021

Celebrate Week of the Young Child with community events

Milwaukee Anticipates New COVID-19 Restrictions Next Week

City "anticipates" moving from Phase Six to Phase Five of its health order.

The City of Milwaukee Order Phase 6 Update

Community Organizations Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy

A southside group is emphasizing informed choice, answering questions.

Tailgating is Back!

American Family Field Welcomes Back Tailgating Within Pods

Walk-In Vaccine Clinics Open to Everyone

Clinics at North Division and South Division high schools are now open to all city residents 16 years or older.

Brewers Create More Ticket Availability with Restructuring of Pods

New Central City Vaccine Clinics

Residents in 53206 and 53210 ZIP codes can get COVID-19 vaccines at 8 walk-in clinics.

Brewers Organization Optimistic for 2021 After Reopening

American Family Field is open to fans at 25% capacity.

Fired Deputy Health Commissioner Questions Her Ouster

Dr. Griselle Torres was one of two department leaders fired when Commissioner Kirsten Johnson took over.

Milwaukee Health Commissioner Names Two Senior Team Members

Deb Kerr Releases TV Ad

Focused on opening schools safely and getting kids back on track

COVID-19 Testing Still Needed, Experts Warn

As cases decline in Wisconsin, testing drops drastically. That's a mistake some warn.

COVID-19 vaccination clinic at UW-Milwaukee helps underserved communities

The City of Milwaukee Order Phase 6 Update

Milwaukee Loosens COVID-19 Health Restrictions

Business and public gathering capacities increased, some restrictions lifted.

New Mass Vaccination Sites Open

At Lambeau Field and UWM Student Union. Packers stadium can handle 6,000 shots per week.

FEMA Joins Wisconsin Center Vaccine Site

State is allocating 7,000 doses weekly to the site.

COVID-19 vaccination clinic at UWM opens to public tomorrow

Leadership Shakeup at Health Department

Two top officials pushed out by new city Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson.

City Expands Vaccine Eligibility

With more vaccine available, health department expands range of people who can get treated at the Wisconsin Center.

Milwaukee Health Department Statement of Expanded Vaccine Eligibility

City Has More Vaccine For Educators Than Demand

Mayor says Wisconsin Center has 800 vaccine appointments still open for Wednesday.

Ascension, 16th Street Expand Vaccine Program

New goal is to vaccinate 2,000 people a week at south-side clinic.

City Aims To Vaccinate Every Educator In Two Weeks

City health department, Children's Wisconsin and Medical College will partner in effort.

City Hires Private Firm To Track COVID-19 Violations

Company responds on nights, weekends to complaints of businesses violating city orders.

34 Vaccine Doses Spoil at Wisconsin Center

Miscommunication causes loss, as city rushed to contact unscheduled recipients.

Statement from the Milwaukee Health Department

Creation of citywide mental health needs assessment survey adopted at Council

Statement from Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley

Superintendent Posley addressed MPS staff COVID-19 vaccinations

Work-Share Program Surges During Pandemic

Struggling businesses can keep employees on part time and lost wages recouped through state unemployment system.

Milwaukee Health Department Adjusts Testing Hours at American Family Field

Demand for Testing is Lower; Resources Redeployed to Vaccination Efforts

State Vaccination Rate Increasing

Weekly federal allocation increases. 6.3% of state now completely vaccinated.

Fast Spreader COVID-19 Variant In Milwaukee

Arrived a month ago. Study shows variant doubling infections every 10 days in the U.S.

Bucks Reopening Fiserv Forum To Fans

Team shows off phased reopening plan, beginning with 10% of capacity.

Vaccine Distribution Shows Racial Inequity

Data shows stark disparities. State spending $6.1 million to improve racial and ethnic vaccine equity.

38 Citations Issued for COVID-19 Violations

VIP Lounge received $11,000 of $28,000 in fines issued by the city.

State Says Health Department Needs Improvement Plan

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

Our Workload Is “Through the Roof”

How the closing of south-side station impacts Milwaukee Fire Department.

Giving Schools a Shot in the Arm

Vaccinating teachers would enable schools to reopen. But it’s not that simple.

Milwaukee Health Department Invites Residents to Join a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on COVID-19 Vaccinations

City’s New Vaccine Scheduling Tool Fills Up Quickly

Health department says to check back Friday to schedule vaccination.

Nearly 2% of State Population Vaccinated

Some 570,000 doses administered. Low supplies still constricting vaccinations.

New Milwaukee Health Order Eases Capacity Restrictions

New order eases pathway to fans at Fiserv Forum events, opening other venues.