Milwaukee Health Department

City Expands Program To Fight Overdoses

Housed in fire department, the MORI program aims to reduce drug addiction, overdoses.

Health Commissioner Kowalik Resigns

Led the department's turnaround after lead crisis. Will take Washington D.C. job.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department Collaborates with Common Ground

School Plans Update

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4.1 Order Update

The City of Milwaukee Health Department Back to School Fairs

Democratic 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.

MATC Announces Plans to Offer a Mixture of Online, In-Person and Hybrid/Blended Courses for the Fall Semester: Receives Health Department Approval

Milwaukee Natives Leading City’s COVID-19 Response

Jeanette Kowalik and Lilliann Paine started as Health Department interns, now they're leading it.

School Reopening Guidance

The Bartolotta Restaurants Announces Reopening Of Harbor House On Lake Michigan On August 20 And Mr. B’s – A Bartolotta Steakhouse In Brookfield On September 2

Milwaukee favorites to welcome guests into a new era of service and hygiene protocols with enhanced dining experiences and upgraded amenities

Regional meeting on opioid epidemic included Senator Baldwin

Don’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says

DNC organizers ask convention goers to sign pledge to avoid establishments where social distancing isn’t possible.

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4.1 Order Update

How Will Health Dept. Free Mask Program Work?

Department plans to distribute 500,000 locally made masks.

Nine Businesses Receive Warnings For Violating Milwaukee Mask Mandate

Bars and restaurants generating the largest number of complaints. Fines coming next.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report highlights public health measures taken by the Milwaukee Health and Fire Departments, Department of Administration, Election Commission, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services

CDC Says Election Did Not Cause COVID-19 Spike

But the Spring election saw voter participation cut in half.

Private, Charter Schools Plan Virtual Reopening

Schools say they are putting safety above everything else.

Private School Skirts Health Order, Moves Classes to ‘Tosa

Wisconsin Lutheran High School is sidestepping the City's health order, holding summer classes in Tosa.

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement:

VISIT Milwaukee partners with the MMAC to provide 50,000 free masks to Milwaukeeans

As part of the MaskUpMKE initiative, the masks will be available at Citgo stations across the city

Can Police Be Defunded?

Milwaukee spends 125 times more on cops than violence prevention. Chief Morales fights call to change funding priorities.

Kowalik Still Resists School Reopenings

City health leader says schools must get approved plan to reopen, with precise rules still to come.

Where To Get Free and Locally Made Masks

With the city's new mandate, here's a list of local resources for face coverings.

Council Spending Hours Reviewing Barrett’s Appointments

Plenty of praise and criticism for department heads, including Jeff Polenske and Jeanette Kowalik.

Child Care Providers Question Mask Mandate for Kids

The city's new ordinance applies to children three and up.

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update—MKE Cares mask ordinance in effect & clarification on school openings

Don’t Call 911 On City Mask Mandate

Emphasis on voluntary compliance. "We don't want a bunch of Karens making complaints."

Milwaukee Cares Mask Ordinance to Go into Effect July 16

Milwaukee Adopts Mask Mandate

Council unanimously adopts indoor and outdoor mandate. Goes into effect Thursday.

Mayor Barrett to Continue Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely Series with New Webinar Tuesday

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update

Mask Mandate Passes Committee

Proposal would require masks indoors and outdoors, but with limited enforcement.

Milwaukee Mask Mandate Scaled Back

Special council committee to debate it. Outdoor requirement scaled back, minimum age raised.

What Is And Isn’t In Milwaukee’s Mask Mandate

Proposal requires a mask indoor and outdoors, fines up to $500 for repeated violations.

Milwaukee Moves Backward In Fight Against COVID-19

City's positive case rate climbs to 12.1 percent.

The City of Milwaukee Phase 4 Assessment Update

What Should Or Shouldn’t Be in Milwaukee Mask Mandate?

Council debates ordinance before its written.

Feds Won’t Cover $1.6 Million Hazard Pay

Changing guidance leaves Milwaukee holding the bag for COVID-19-related bonus.

75 Businesses Demand a City Mask Mandate

Pabst Theater Group, Colectivo, Fiserv Forum, Bartolotta join call for action.

Milwaukee Increases Bar Capacity to 50% As Cases Spike Statewide

Changes go into effect July 1st. City also unveils plan to allow 100 percent capacity.

Milwaukee Restaurants Could Return to 100 Percent Capacity

Health department preparing pilot program for restaurants with COVID-19 mitigation plan.

Milwaukee County Headed for Record Overdoses in 2020

By March the county was significantly ahead of 2019 in the number of deaths.

Pandemic, Protests Contributing to Mental Health Crisis

Mental health professionals are seeing more cases of depression and anxiety.

‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic

County teams with city, police, non-profits to distribute meals, face masks, resource bags at local parks.

1% of Milwaukee County Residents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19

Rate hits 5% in one city neighborhood, under represents true spread.

Council Proposes 10% Police Budget Cut

11 council members back $30 million cut and investing in other programs.

692 COVID-19 Deaths in Wisconsin, 350 in Milwaukee County

Approximately one in three individuals that have died from COVID-19 in Wisconsin have resided in the city of Milwaukee

Ald. Rainey encourages small businesses to submit Restart Grant applications

Public Market Announces Responsible Reopening Plans with Limited Dining and New Safety Standards

The City of Milwaukee Moves to Phase 3 of COVID-19 Orders

Local Bars Await Rules for Reopening

Some say they're ready, others willing to wait it out.

Milwaukee Maintaining Its Health Order At Least One More Week

Dashboard shows Milwaukee has actually regressed in fighting COVID-19.

Hispanics Now Have Greatest Number of COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee

Also, county's poorest are more than 2.5 times as likely to contract COVID-19.

Mitchell Airport Traffic Down 90%

Revenue down just as much. Director says social distancing incredibly difficult to arrange.

Instituting hazard pay a matter of fairness for front line City employees

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs May 27, 2020

City Workers Will Get Hazard Pay Bonus

Mayor Barrett's proclamation boosts hourly pay by $3.13 for front-line workers.

Reopening only works by keeping our community safe

From Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis and Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd

Local Soup Kitchen Partners with Restaurant to Feed the Hungry

The Gathering provides access to fresh produce to The Tandem during crisis

24th season of River Rhythms has been canceled

New Hours For Free COVID-19 Testing

Two free testing sites in Milwaukee will now operate from 11 to 8, six days a week.

MaskUpMKE Has Made 1.5 Million Masks

Initiative by local health and community groups pushing to make, distribute 2.5 million.

New Hours for National Guard Testing Sites

Health Department Gets Support From Librarians, School Nurses

Government employees being retrained as contact tracers to fight COVID-19

City Exploring Options For Closing Streets For Dining

Could well spaced tables allow restaurants to reopen? Will diners show up?

Over 6,000 Get Tested At Free Milwaukee Testing Sites In Three Days

Demand remains strong each day as Milwaukeeans embrace no-appointment, drive-thru testing.

Suburban “Safer at Home Orders” Are Less Restrictive Than Milwaukee’s

Wisconsin becomes patchwork quilt of health orders.

Milwaukee’s “Safer at Home” Order Remains in Effect

Bars and restaurants in Milwaukee must remain closed.

Free Testing Sites Open to Large Crowds

Lines nearly a mile long at both sites as individuals wait to be tested for COVID-19.

Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Monday Morning

Individuals do not need to exhibit symptoms or make an appointment.

Milwaukee Police Department updates community on COVID-19

Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria

Takeout margaritas and curbside pickup or delivery for its internationally inspired offerings

Resources for Homeowners During the Pandemic

These resources can help you with critical repairs to your home.

City To Furlough, Cut Hours For 750 Employees

Revenue down $27 million in pandemic and city forced to make cuts.

AJ Bombers

Burgers, beer, booze, bombs of peanuts -- and the Big Boy Tribute, a classic American burger.

Palermo’s Statement of Closure

Wisconsin Needs 600 Contact Tracers

State making progress on hiring and training, but still short of 1,000 person goal.

Janesville Firm Making Millions of Masks

Monterey Mills pivots to making 65,000 masks per day for healthcare workers, others.

At Least 40 COVID-19 Cases Tied to Election in Milwaukee

Number up five-fold from Monday, final report still pending.

Milwaukee Police Department will enforce Safer at Home ordinance violations

7 COVID-19 Cases From In-Person Voting?

Likely to rise as Health Department reviews all data. Council pushes for absentee voting.

COVID-19 Cluster Growing on City’s South Side

Hispanic community being hard hit by fast growing cluster.

Milwaukee Health Department Northwest Health Clinic Hours Have Changed

White City Worker Wins Racial Bias Payout

Health department employee's claims involve former interim commissioner Patricia McManus.

12 Election Takeaways

How high was turnout, lawyers will be busy, girl power, streetcar wins again and a new council president?

Grants Target COVID-19 Racial Disparities

More than $1 million in grants will fund programs in Milwaukee County.

Department of Health Services Increases Contact Tracing Capabilities

State Grows COVID-19 Testing Capacity

Partnerships with private labs help. But still a shortage of tests.

Should City Workers Get COVID Bonus?

Public Works employees can't work from home, face more risk of COVID-19.

State Races To Do More COVID-19 Testing

But faces problem: shortage of everything.

New Homeless COVID-19 Shelter Opens

County, city, National Guard, archdiocese partner on facility for homeless at risk for disease.

Shut-Off Proposal Called ‘Dictator Like’

Ald. Rainey wants water, electric shut off for businesses violating shutdown. Mayor, governor disagree.

Local Governments Partner with the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee to Provide Temporary Shelter for Residents with Housing Instability as Part of COVID-19 Response

Time to turn out the lights on businesses not following the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home order

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey March 30, 2020

Archdiocese To House Homeless During Crisis

Facility that once housed nuns will provide housing for COVID-19 recovery, prevention.

Eight COVID-19 Deaths in Milwaukee’s African American Community

In the City of Milwaukee, the African-American community is facing a crisis.

Supervisor Martin Urges Residents to Stay Home and Stay Safe to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus