Milwaukee Health Department

Free Bus Rides Start Saturday

Riders can use rear door eliminating interaction between drivers and passengers.

Milwaukee Health Department launches campaign to increase awareness around COVID-19 and best practices for staying healthy

Monterey Mills and Eder Flag, team up to start manufacturing of much-needed respirator masks

City Will Also Issue “Stay at Home” Order

The goal: to "send a message about how serious this is," said Mayor Barrett.

381 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 4 Deaths

"Stay at home," says Governor Tony Evers in simple message on how Wisconsinites can help.

Youth Orgs Staying Connected Remotely

Staying in touch with youth, connecting them with resources, in the age of social distancing.

Gov. Evers Confirms Two COVID-19 Deaths in Wisconsin

Milwaukee County Releases Interactive Map of COVID-19 Outbreak

64 cases confirmed in Milwaukee County. Tracker allows public to better monitor outbreak.

COVID-19 Testing Supplies Running Low

State and local officials prioritizing tests for worst cases, so results understate spread of disease.

Wisconsin Labs Overwhelmed By COVID-19 Tests

Can’t keep up with demand for tests, hoping FDA will allow more private labs to process samples.

Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19

Hospitality Democracy Restaurant Closures / Takeout & Delivery Only

MPD Announces Changes Due To Covid-19

An Important Message from The Bartolotta Restaurants

Milwaukee Public Library to Close Public Locations March 16-29

Exception for early voting at Zablocki Branch Library

Second Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Discovered in the City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee Health Department to give update

First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Confirmed in the City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Preparing for COVID-19 Outbreak

Local officials, healthcare providers are discussing, readying the city's capacity to treat those infected by Coronavirus.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Issues Proclamation About COVID-19

Administrative Orders will be implemented around paid leave and travel to provide employees with a financial safety net and to prioritize the health and safety of residents served by Milwaukee County

Milwaukee on 70-Year Pace To Replace Lead Laterals

What will the city do for property owners that want to voluntarily replace their laterals?

Milwaukee Health Department issues guidelines for travel and mass gatherings

Residents encouraged to avoid non-essential travel, events with more than 250 people

Audit Gives Water Works High Marks

Outside audit of city utility found good practices for lead reduction, water quality monitoring.

Milwaukee Preparing for the Arrival of Coronavirus

Scale of virus outbreak in Wisconsin doubles during press conference as Barrett asks Evers to declare statewide emergency.

Currently No Plans to Cancel St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Milwaukee on March 14

Westown Association and the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin are closely monitoring the situation

Milwaukee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Still Planned for Saturday, March 14

No plans to cancel the event due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Likely to Hit Milwaukee, Officials Say

Health Department officials are planning for response to outbreak.

Public Health Officials Announce New Guidance for Travelers in Response to COVID-19

New Safe and Sound Leader a City Insider

Joe’Mar Hooper pledges to take organization to new heights.

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers to Host Third Annual Health Equity Summit

Empower a Healthier Milwaukee

League of Women Voters Presents Forum on Lead Poisoning March 6

DNC Host Committee Hires New Leaders

Board picks two prominent female leaders to lead Milwaukee 2020.

Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee Announces New Leadership Team

Health Experts Address Coronavirus Fears

UWM School of Public Health hosted a forum, and local experts remain optimistic while planning for a worst-case scenario

UWM School of Public Health convenes panel discussion on COVID-19

County Had Record Overdose Deaths in 2019

404 overdose deaths last year; previous high was 401 in 2017.

10,000 Affordable Homes Effort On Track

Two years into it, mayor's initiative driven by new houses, home repairs, home sales.

How State May Handle Coronavirus

How isolation and quarantine authority are used In Wisconsin

Healthy Food for the Central City

Project championed by Ald. Rainey seeks partners, offers $400,000 in grants.

Is There A Plan To Prevent New Tent City?

City officials worry. If no plan, should state build a campground under highway?

Downtown Building Getting Overhauled

Plus: More apartments for former Grand Avenue Mall.

New Office For African-American Issues

City transforming two-story building on Fond du Lac into one-stop clearinghouse.

Federal Crime Effort Includes Milwaukee

One of 7 cities picked for new anti-crime program, Operation: Relentless Pursuit.

Statement of Bevan K. Baker

Statement provided to media on December 23rd, 2019

What Is Going On With the Fire and Police Commission?

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 16, 2019

City Wins $700,000 For Drug Overdose Fight

Opioid program has saved 15 lives in 2019; new funding will expand program.

Sherman Park neighborhood to receive support from BUILD Health Challenge®

News Release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

City of Milwaukee Health Department Services for Thanksgiving Holiday

Regular hours and services will resume on Monday, December 2nd.

American Heart Association commends Mayor & Common Council for continued investment in healthy food access

The Coordinator will organize community food systems and focus on increasing access to healthy and affordable food for all Milwaukee residents.

Journal Square Will Be Hundreds of Apartments

Plus: Packed week of affordable housing news, and Cheesehead expansion.

Cafe-Cop House Coming to Clarke Square

Unique center is a partnership of city, non-profit Journey House and police department.

Senator Johnson continues to lobby for vaping industry – at the expense of Wisconsin’s children and young people

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy November 14, 2019

Health Department Probe a State Matter

Criminal investigation taken over by Department of Justice, city officials say.

City Encourages Safe Gun Storage by Offering Gun Locks to Residents

From 1999 to 2014, over 400 Wisconsin children were killed by guns, including 167 in Milwaukee County, according to Wisconsin-based Kids Forward.

City of Milwaukee offers its Support to Camille Mays and Family

The Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention calls on the community to come together for justice in this case and an end gun violence in our city.

Residents Rally for Clean Drinking Water

Coalition On Lead Emergency pushes for action, some city officials pledge to help.

Lead Exposure Linked to Gun Violence

UWM study finds kids exposed to lead are more likely to later commit gun violence.

Board of Health Announces New President and Vice President

Teenagers, Community Leaders Plead for End to Violence

After a recent rash of homicides, a forum was held for the community to speak out against the violence.

Should Smoking Be Banned in Front of Public Buildings?

Murphy and Donovan square off over smoking in front of City Hall.

Milwaukee awarded $5.6 million HUD grant to protect children and families from lead hazards in the home

City of Milwaukee identified as a priority area to address lead and other home health hazards

Feds Award $5.6 Million for Lead Abatement

42-month grant can be used for paint and soil abatement in affected homes.

A 50-Story Lakefront Tower?

Colliers dreams up 50-story tower to show what's possible for Clybourn St. site.

Violence Prevention Director to testify on Capitol Hill regarding the city’s efforts to combat gun violence

Reggie Moore, Director of the City of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention will testify in front of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Mayor’s Budget Cuts Cops and Property Tax Rate

City squeezed by rising pension costs, declining state aid. Police cuts through retirements proposed.

African American Affairs Office Planned for W. Fond du Lac Ave.

City will set up clearinghouse for city, community resources at 48th and Fond du Lac.

UniteMKE Plans Restaurant, HQ on North Ave.

Wood Fire Pizza and Wine would have job training and social mission.

St. Joseph Hospital Announces Three-Year Plan

A focus on access to care, chronic disease prevention, infant mortality, mental health.

Vaping-Related Diseases Traced to THC

State health officials warn against THC vaping products as state, national investigations grow.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Urges Residents to Stop Using Vaping Products

Severe pulmonary disease has been discovered among teens and adults who reported vaping

DATCP and City of Milwaukee Health Department Suspend Meat and Food Processing at Outpost Natural Foods

Insanitary conditions were discovered during a routine inspection and ready-to-eat products tested positive for Salmonella.

Beyond the Book Bag Carnival this Friday at 4pm

Since this is a back to school celebration, the first 500 attendees will receive a free book bag.

Outside Firm Auditing City’s Lead Program

Expert hired by Comptroller doing audit council originally wanted done by May 2018.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Reminds Residents to Stay Safe in Hot Weather

Residents are advised to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed

Council Protects Tenants Seeking Lead Hazard Remedies

Ordinance prohibits evictions of tenants seeking advice or service for lead hazards.

How Healthy Are State’s Lakes?

E coli advisory closed South Shore Beach on July 4th. Dozens of beaches with issues since 2013.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Announces Dates and Locations for 18th Annual Back-to-School Health Fairs

Health fairs to be held August 2nd at Washington High School and August 9th at Journey House

Board of Health Appointments Sail Through

Public Safety & Health Committee approves Barrett's appointments, chastises Barrett for not creating board earlier

First Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in the City of Milwaukee

Health officials remind residents to continue to take precautions into summer season

Barrett Appoints First Board of Health

City's first health oversight board is proposed to be filled almost entirely with women.

Home: A Family Free Day Celebrating Milwaukee’s Refugee Communities, this Saturday at Lynden

Outdoor Celebration at Lynden Sculpture Garden, June 22

Rubber Rover Touring Milwaukee to Promote Safer Sex

Condom-covered vehicle deployed by Diverse & Resilient’s 414ALL Campaign

Faculty, Staff, Students, Community Partners Earn Medical College of Wisconsin President’s Community Engagement Award

St. Joseph Hospital’s Future Raises Questions

Here are the key issues in the controversy.

Who Can Get a Free Lead Filter?

City departments offer maze of options to get a lead removal water filter. Who's eligible?

Gun discharge inside school could have been tragedy

Statement of Alderman José G. Pérez April 24, 2019

Chisholm Confirms Health Department Probe

DA says months-long investigation of how lead abatement program was handled continues.

Freshwater For Life Action Coalition (FLAC) & Get The Lead Out Coalition (GTLO) Support Letter To Milwaukee County District Attorney By Milwaukee Alderpersons

Last week FLAC/GLTO met with District Attorney Chisholm and his investigators as a follow up to our call to investigate the Health Department last year.

DA Asked To Consider Charging City Officials

Hamilton, Donovan ask Chisholm to review top officials' actions on lead program problems.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Urges Precaution as Measles Activity Continues

Residents reminded that it’s not too late for measles vaccine

A Primer on Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Where to seek information, protection, testing and other resources.

Barrett Blasted on Infant Mortality Grant

African-American led organizations say Mayor, Kowalik killed their effort to get grant.

Kowalik Reshaping Health Department

Commissioner reorganizing troubled, 254-person agency, first such effort in 10 years.

Dimitrijevic Will Run For Common Council

County Supervisor wants to represent Bay View at City Hall.

New Program Combats City’s Gun Violence

City Health Department, hospitals team up to treat gun violence as public health problem.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Marks National Public Health Week 2019

Public invited to participate in daily events and learn about services and programs

County “Creating a Hospital” for Its Jails?

Board begins work on costly inmate medical program for county jail, House of Correction.

A statement from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski following the March 22 special Public Safety and Health Committee meeting

March 22, 2019

FLAC, Get the Lead Out Fight City Over Lead Posioning

Groups have a showdown with city officials over claims surrounding city's failure on lead poisoning, infant mortality.

Special meeting devoted to lead in water issues will feature city departments

News release from Alderman Bob Donovan

Will Mayor’s Veto of Food Truck Ban Stand?

Council could override but two aldermen have switched to Barrett’s side.