Milwaukee Health Department

Milwaukee Health Department Modifies COVID-19 Public Health Order

Gathering Limits Eased As Disease Trends Improve

City Vaccination Program Delayed by Old Computer System

Health Department interim commissioner points to long term underfunding, deluge of work during pandemic.

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit is Saturday, Jan. 30

How To Get a COVID-19 Vaccine If You’re 65 Or Older in Milwaukee

County residents should use HealthyMKE.com website.

Barrett Seeks to Reverse Racial Disparity for Vaccines

Majority of vaccine doses have gone to white, young Milwaukee County residents.

Special Licenses Committee meeting to include revocation hearing for Third Ward nightclub

Virtual 6th District town hall meeting set for Thursday, January 21

Event will include announcement of 2020 Difference Makers Award winners

Kirsten Johnson Appointed Milwaukee Health Commissioner

Current leader of joint Washington Ozaukee Health Department would take helm in Milwaukee, lead COVID-19 response.

54th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade postponed

“Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” celebration scheduled for September 2021

Morning Glory Art Fair Returning this Summer

Event Supports Artist Community Hit Hard by Pandemic

Milwaukee Public Schools nurses and therapists among the first group to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccinations are underway for district staff involved in medically-related tasks

City of Milwaukee Health Department Vaccination Site to Open at the Wisconsin Center

City Shows Off Wisconsin Center Vaccination Hub

Public could be vaccinated there in future weeks. Effort starting with frontline workers.

Coggs Continues to Lead Push for Enhanced Trauma-Informed Care

Alderwoman pushes for standardization in referrals with hopes of preventing future crime.

Health Department Will Start Issuing Citations From Complaints

New citations being drafted from New Years holiday. The department still isn't doing night inspections.

Wisconsin Center Could Become Vaccine Hub

City working to set up COVID-19 vaccine distribution hub.

Assembly Committee Passes GOP COVID-19 Bill

Vos calls measure ‘bipartisan’ though all Democrats oppose it.

Milwaukee Health Department Winds Down Flu Vaccinations at Drive-Thru Sites

Traditional Flu Vaccine Still Available at Other Locations

City Opening Fourth COVID-19 Testing Site

It's Milwaukee's first mobile testing site, starting off at Custer Stadium on December 29th.

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

New Program for Lead-Poisoned Children

Medical College of Wisconsin program seeks improved response to kids testing positive.

Unsung Heroes on the Frontlines: Common Ground Community Health Volunteers

Meet the COVID-19 Naysayers

They downplay danger, oppose masks and resist a vaccine.

MATC to Graduate More Than 800 Students in Virtual Commencement Dec. 11

City Reduces Capacity for Restaurants, Bars

New health order restricts capacity further, effective December 3rd, ending January 15

COVID-19 Trends Prompt Milwaukee Health Department to Modify Current Public Health Order

City Will Issue Higher COVID-19 Fines

New maximum fine for businesses disobeying a health order is $5,000 per violation.

Amanda Avalos Named to Fire & Police Commission

Community organizer and policing critic named by Barrett to embattled oversight board.

As Temperatures Drop, the Milwaukee Continuum of Care Will Provide Shelter for Milwaukee’s Homeless

Dilapidated Building To Become Community Resource Hub

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Brewers Team Store Announces Holiday Promotions as the Festive Season Begins

Store Hours Extended During Holiday Season

South Side Group Builds COVID-19 Clinic

In heavy duty tents, Sixteenth Street Health Centers will offer drive-thru testing, follow-ups and urgent care.

Council Overrides One of Two Barrett Vetos

Veto of added funding for lead abatement program was overriden on 11-4 vote.

COVID-19 Testing Sites Modify Thanksgiving Week Hours

Dairyland Old-Fashioned Hamburgers Joins Zócalo

Plus: African food stand gets regular spot and a food truck eyes a brick and mortar location

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

Overdose Responders Struggle Against Rising Deaths

Response team connects people to treatment after a non-fatal overdose.

Statement from the Milwaukee Health Department

Barrett Issues Two Budget Vetoes

Mayor targets funding source for lead abatement, neighborhood watch programs.

Police Will Accompany Health Inspectors

Inspectors need protection, city decides, after deaths threats and a physical altercation.

Miller Park Testing Site Adds Saturday Hours

Wisconsin Teachers’ Unions Defend Local Health Departments’ Authority and Call for Even Stronger Action!

Sterling Brown Payout Still Being Debated

Council committee meets for two hours, can't decide whether to accept the settlement.

Trump Rally Becomes Confrontation

Crowd resists Health Department rules, Serb Hall hit with city citations, its manager in fracas with crowd.

Three Businesses Fined for Violating COVID-19 Order

City cites businesses in Bay View, Bronzeville and the Lower East Side.

COVID-19 Violations Going From Max of $2,000 to $20,000

Health department hopes cost increase yields more voluntary compliance.

Current state of COVID-19 calls for additional action

Statement of Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic November 12, 2020

Contact Tracing Update from the Milwaukee Health Department

Get A Free Flu Shot This Week

Free vaccinations available on Wednesday and Thursday.

Eat well while doing good at MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant this holiday season

New catering packages take the stress out of meal planning for your special occasions.

$1.6 Billion Adopted Budget Raises Fees, Cuts Police

City's fiscal challenges continue to mount under state restrictions, rising costs.

Amended 2021 budget addresses key community issues including public health and safety, housing and more

Lead Testing Down During Pandemic

Milwaukee has performed nearly 40% fewer lead tests this year.

COVID-19 Deaths Increasing

The current rate of disease is unsustainable for local hospitals.

City of Milwaukee Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of All Community COVID-19 Testing Options

Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week

Committee Approves Over 20 Amendments To Milwaukee Budget

Amendments target violence prevention, housing, lead abatement and more.

Committee recommends approval of omnibus budget amendment

Amendment provides funding for healthy food access, lead abatement, CART teams and Community Collaborative Commission, among other initiatives

SafeHomes initiative expands lead abatement efforts for a lead-free Milwaukee

New City Health Order Limits Gatherings

Lower capacity limits for businesses, events without approved safety plans, but city has okayed 537 plans.

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4.2 Order Update

Milwaukee Getting More Aggressive On COVID-19 Order Fines

62 warning letters issued, but city only inspecting businesses on a complaint basis.

Milwaukee Could Move To More Restrictive COVID-19 Health Order

City considering more restrictive options as positive case rate spikes to "red" level in city.

Milwaukee Health Department Offers Shuttle Service for COVID-19 Testing

Community Groups Propose Changes

Twelve groups invited to speak and push less spending on police and more on lead abatement, other programs.

The Architecture of a Pandemic

New Miller Park testing site opens Monday at 11 a.m.

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4.1 Order Update

Council Backs New Handling of 911 Calls

Wants MPD and FPC to develop approach where unarmed professionals handle non-violent social issues.

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4.1 Order Update

School Plans Update

Milwaukee Enforcing Existing Capacity Restrictions Over Lower State Limits

Health Department determines its order is more restrictive, superseding blanket 25% restriction.

Evers’ Order Punishes Small Business, Says WMC

But Milwaukee will enforce its own capacity restrictions, with many bars and restaurants at 50%

The City of Milwaukee Health Department will continue to enforce the Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely Order as written

COVID-19 necessitates reimagined 2020 Halloween

Statement of Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

3 New COVID-19 Test Sites Include Miller Park

City opening new ones as National Guard testing sites will close October 17th.

Where to Get A Flu Shot in Milwaukee

Health officials strongly encourage getting a flu vaccination.

COVID Controversy At Suburban Post Office

South Milwaukee USPS employee tested positive but other mail carriers not being tested.

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4.1 Order Update

Indeed Brewing Company Prioritizes Safety and Beer at The Low-Key Lowdown

IMPACT announces the appointment of Randall C. Harlan as Chairman of the Board

National Guard Won’t Staff City Testing Sites

Guard being reassigned to other areas of state, local staff will replace them.

School Plans Update

Business Update

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4.1 Order Update

Mayor Barrett’s 2021 Executive Budget Address

Barrett Budget Proposal Cuts 120 Police

And makes other cuts. City's fiscal challenges exacerbated by pandemic.

Introducing the City of Milwaukee Interim Commissioner of Health, Marlaina Jackson

City Made $8.6 Million Debt Mistake

Past Comptroller blamed. Mistake equivalent to all the salaries of health department staff.

Amilinda, EsterEv Restaurants To Reopen

Plus: a new Mexican restaurant. And pumpkin spice cream puffs!

School Plans Update

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4.1 Order Update

Be Patriotic, Get Your Flu Shot

Mayor and Health Commissioner get their immunization, encourage others to do the same.

Hours Cut at City’s Free COVID Test Sites

Two sites closing earlier because sun setting earlier as fall approaches.

Restaurant and Bar Covid-19 Safety Plans Drop Box Available

School Plans Update

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4.1 Order Update

Board of Health Statement on Dr. Kowalik’s resignation as Commissioner of Milwaukee Health Department

Health Commissioner Says She Faced Racism, Sexism

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

Business Update

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4.1 Order Update