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Drug-Related Deaths To Hit 420 in 2017
Police targeting opioid suppliers. City-County Task Force struggles to hold meetings.
Dec 21st, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Anti-Marijuana Campaign Is Misguided
County substance abuse campaign concentrates all its spending on “No need for weed.”
Dec 8th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards
But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
$100,000 Grant for Violence Prevention Plan
Bader Philanthropies grant helps fund effort pushed by Health Commissioner Bevan Baker.
Nov 23rd, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Poverty Driving Epidemic of Childhood Trauma
Particularly potent in Milwaukee, with 40% of children below poverty line, experts note.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Serve Marketing Celebrates 15 Years of Making a Difference Through Creative Advertising
Milwaukee advertising agency best known for helping reduce city’s teen birth rate by 65 percent
Nov 16th, 2017 by Serve Marketing
City’s Anti-Violence Effort Stalls
Office of Violence Prevention’s plan was due in June. Donovan, others criticize delay.
Nov 15th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Budget includes money for key lead water lateral marketing campaign
Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis - November 10, 2017
Nov 10th, 2017 by Ald. Chantia Lewis
Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes
City may not know which homes own lead laterals, which action to take.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Mayor Barrett’s 2018 Executive Budget Address
As Prepared for Delivery
Sep 26th, 2017 by Tom Barrett
Lead Poisoning a “Public Health Crisis”
Health Department official says lead laterals must be replaced, but resources lacking.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Unsexy South Side Area Makes Progress
Area just west of prosperous Bay View has needed help and is getting it.
Jul 18th, 2017 by Jason Biernat
National Water Expert Retracts Criticism of City Health Department
This letter is written as an addendum and correction to my July 11, 2017 communication.
Jul 14th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Camino Has Romance and History
1890 Walker's Point building once housed leather, upholstery and wood working shops.
Jul 13th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Lead Transparency Resolution Challenges Health Department to Educate the Public About Lead in Water
News release from Alderman Tony Zielinski
Jul 13th, 2017 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
UWM’S Zilber School of Public Health attains national accreditation
It is the first accredited school of public health in Wisconsin.
Jul 6th, 2017 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Local aldermen delay review of resolution requiring Health Department to notify community of lead in water risks
The resolution aims to improve the Health Department’s communications efforts about lead to the public and media.
Jun 29th, 2017 by Press Release
What’s in a name? An intentional shift
Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - June 29, 2017
Jun 29th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days…Again
"Good for your soul," mayor insists, launching 4th annual walking challenge.
Jun 2nd, 2017 by Amanda Maniscalco
Minority Reproductive Care At Risk
Ending funding of Planned Parenthood will mostly hurt minority patients in city.
May 21st, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
A Call for Clean Water
Community leaders push city to rid Milwaukee's water of lead.
May 6th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Mayor Barrett Urges Milwaukee Residents to Wear Denim April 26
Denim Day Milwaukee part of international effort to support survivors, challenge myths around sexual assault
Apr 25th, 2017 by Tom Barrett
Medical Society of Milwaukee Announces 2017 Award Winners
Health Commissioner Bevan K. Baker among recipients; Annual event proceeds to benefit Meta House
Jan 25th, 2017 by Medical Society of Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Prevention Effort Against Substance Abuse
The campaign is in its second year in Milwaukee County and is part of National Drug and Alcohol Fact Week .
Jan 24th, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
Common Council greenlights creation of Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force
The task force will build on the city’s partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin and data analysis by Alderman Murphy’s office.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Ald. Michael Murphy
How Milwaukee Handled “Flint” Crisis
Were city officials asleep? Should they be doing more?
Jan 19th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
State’s Failures On Lead Pipes
Legislature misses chance to take action, state cuts funding that helps protect kids.
Jan 15th, 2017 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall
250 Mentors For Black Youths
Annual “We Got This” event pairs African American men and boys, all tuxedo-clad.
Dec 22nd, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Lax Rules Expose Kids To Lead-Tainted Water
Gaps in federal drinking standards leave schools and day care centers untested.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall
Milwaukee Public Schools releases results of water quality testing
The sampling began in June 2016 and two independent, state-certified firms conducted the analysis.
Dec 16th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Mayor Barrett Encourages Residents to Familiarize Themselves with Cold Weather Safety Information
Proper precautions are necessary to stay safe and healthy all season long
Dec 14th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin backs multi-agency project to share opioid data
Initiative will create nation’s largest opioid overdose surveillance system
Dec 5th, 2016 by Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee County on pace for a record-setting year of opioid overdose deaths
Analysis from city’s new partnership with Medical College of Wisconsin also shows growing prevalence of fentanyl in overdose cases
Nov 30th, 2016 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Drug mail-in initiative will make it easy to dispose of unused meds
Multifaceted first-of-its-kind in the nation city partnership aimed at opioid and heroin epidemic; includes CVS Pharmacy, MMSD, City of Cudahy, DOJ, DEA, US Bank and USPS
Nov 29th, 2016 by Ald. Jim Bohl
Mayor Barrett Launches Violence Prevention Planning Process
Comprehensive planning process aimed at reducing violence, guiding citywide investment begins
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Tom Barrett
City’s Lead Water Lines At Issue
Activist group demands more action, replacing all service lines could cost more than $700 million.
Oct 20th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Mayor Barrett’s 2017 Executive Budget Address
As Delivered
Sep 26th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
Concerns Over Lead In Drinking Water
Freshwater for Life Action Coalition calls for a moratorium on partial lead service line replacements.
Sep 19th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Medical Society of Milwaukee Welcomes Representative Patrick J. Kennedy to Milwaukee During National Recovery Month
Medical Society and partners hope to create greater awareness of prescription opioid abuse epidemic through the words of Kennedy, whose family has lived through addiction, mental illness and recovery.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Medical Society of Milwaukee County
City Health Department Hits the Road
Health fair immunizes students, tests department’s ability to handle mass outbreak of virus.
Sep 4th, 2016 by Clara Hatcher
Twenty Milwaukee Organizations Express Serious Misgivings with Proposed Public Safety Action Plan
We are writing on behalf of an array of community groups to express our serious misgivings regarding the recently released draft “Public Safety Action Plan.”
Aug 31st, 2016 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
State rules hinder tax referendum on Milwaukee Police Dept. staffing surge
Since 1989, budget cuts have reduced the number of city employees from more than 11,000 to fewer than 7,000.
Aug 26th, 2016 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Can Police-Community Relations Be Improved?
Bronzeville forum discusses issue, looks for solutions.
Aug 12th, 2016 by Mark Doremus
Water Woes Big Issue in Fall Elections
Water pollution hotly debated in key legislative races and Feingold vs Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2016 by Andrew Hahn
Proposal seeks ballot measure on hiring 150 MPD officers
Alderman Zielinski co-sponsors measure, which is scheduled for hearing Monday
Jul 21st, 2016 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Proposal seeks ballot measure on hiring 150 MPD officers
For city property owners, the total cost on their tax bill is estimated to be 47 cents per $1,000 of assessed value each year from 2017 to 2021.
Jul 20th, 2016 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission Releases 2016 Mid-Year Report
Report presents analysis of 2016 homicides and non-fatal shootings in the first half of the year
Jul 18th, 2016 by City of Milwaukee
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin commits more than $20 million to statewide behavioral health initiatives
The ultimate outcome of this project is a statewide improvement in behavioral health, improved physical health among those with behavioral health conditions, and improved prevention and healthcare resources.
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Medical College of Wisconsin
Health Center Targets Lead Paint Poisoning
16th Street Health Center works in South Side neighborhood where average home built before 1920.
Apr 15th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey
City Still Faces Lead Paint Poisonings
Its 20-year-old program made great strides, but diminishing national funds now limit its scope.
Apr 14th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey
Mayor Barrett Appoints New Director of the Office of Violence Prevention
Reggie Moore to lead efforts to address root causes of violence, build communitywide response
Apr 14th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
Shelter for Homeless Women Changes Focus
After 20 years, Nia Imani Family Inc. will now serve only first-time mothers and children.
Mar 9th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Mayor Barrett to Welcome President Obama for Healthy Communities Challenge Congratulatory Visit
City of Milwaukee, Community Leaders Worked to Enroll Thousands in Healthcare
Mar 2nd, 2016 by Tom Barrett
City of Milwaukee Wins White House “Healthy Communities Challenge”
Mayor Barrett to Welcome President Obama for Congratulatory Visit
Feb 12th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
Healthy Babies, Working Mothers Act Receives Hearing with Strong Public Support
Advocates, health care professionals and mothers spoke in support of workplace breastfeeding accommodations
Feb 11th, 2016 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
How Parsonage Became a Cool B-and-B
The 125-year-old, Queen Anne, reverend's home now attracts world travelers.
Feb 5th, 2016 by Michael Horne
State’s Drinking Water Has Lead Dangers
Percent of lead-poisoned children in Wisconsin nearly as high as in Flint.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Silke Schmidt and Dee J. Hall
Free Car Rides for Residents to Enroll in Health Care before Jan. 31
Mayor Barrett Encourages Milwaukee’s Uninsured to Utilize Uber Promotion
Jan 29th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
Watching Over the City’s Health
Health Commissioner Bevan Baker has had success, but says much more is needed.
Jan 25th, 2016 by Jack Fennimore
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ruling to Protect Women’s Continued Access to Safe and Legal Abortion in Wisconsin
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Applauds Decision Declaring Admitting Privileges Law Unconstitutional
Nov 23rd, 2015 by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
Supervisor Romo West Extends Gratitude for Heroin and Opiate Town Hall
Meeting to be Held at 5:30 p.m. Today at Italian Conference Center
Nov 16th, 2015 by Sup. Peggy A. West
Town hall meeting focused on heroin and opiates problem
Monday, November 16, 2015, 5:30PM-8:30PM (program at 6:15PM)
Nov 13th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Statewide crackdown on drunken driving begins Friday
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign runs from August 21 to September 7
Aug 20th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Sojourner Family Peace Center and Milwaukee Police Department to Announce New Comfort Bag Project to Benefit Children Impacted by Domestic Violence
Community resource fair to connect local organizations with individuals seeking assistance.
Jul 16th, 2015 by Sojourner Family Peace Center
Project Aims to Raise Child Immunization Rates
City, universities and community groups work together to increase vaccinations in 10 city zip codes with low rates.
Jul 16th, 2015 by Devi Shastri
Fresh Produce For Poor People
Local charitable food programs working to offer more nutritional food, fruits and vegetables.
Mar 11th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger
Could Milwaukee Have a Measles Outbreak?
Rate of vaccination here is increasing but still not high enough to assure no outbreak occurs.
Feb 22nd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
UWM Public Health School Tackles Social Problems
Its new headquarters in the Brewery is a MANDI finalist and its staff and students work with city Health Department.
Feb 13th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Remembering Transgender Murder Victims
Organizations met last week for a Milwaukee remembrance day. World-wide the number of such victims is increasing.
Nov 26th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
4th Annual Housing Resource Fair is Saturday
Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St.
Nov 14th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Marquette Presents: What you need to know about Ebola
Is Milwaukee prepared to handle an Ebola case?
Nov 3rd, 2014 by Marquette University
Infrastructure Improvements at Milwaukee’s Linnwood Water Treatment Plant
Water safe to consume and use during construction as filtration and disinfection processes remain in place
Oct 27th, 2014 by Milwaukee Water Works
Remembering Tom Nardelli
There was a little of Bob Newhart in Nardelli, but he helped improve the city in important ways.
Sep 4th, 2014 by John Norquist
The Unbearable Loudness of Harley Hogs
Why are they allowed to violate noise ordinances? No one seems to know.
Sep 2nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Regional Symposium on Heroin/Opiates Addiction is Wednesday
Southeast Wisconsin Regional Heroin/Opiates Symposium will be held on Wednesday, June 4.
Jun 3rd, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Melissa Hendrickson
"There are so many restaurants and bars that there’s something to fit your every mood."
May 19th, 2014 by Newaukee
WDA Foundation awards more than $53,000 to 22 dental health programs
The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation has announced $53,725 in grants and designated funding to 22 programs that bring oral health care to low-income Wisconsin residents and provide other dentistry-related services.
May 2nd, 2014 by Press Release
Advocates Question State Changes in Cancer Program
State plan would reduce scope of program that's provided 500,000 cancer screenings since 1994.
Mar 21st, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Setting the record straight—Milwaukee sends delegation to address violence among black males
The work of Milwaukee’s Black Male Achievement Advisory Council, or BMAAC, is garnering national attention, and has already resulted in city officials being invited to participate in this week’s Cities United summit in New Orleans.
Feb 25th, 2014 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address
Milwaukee February 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery
Feb 24th, 2014 by Tom Barrett
Residents can get flu shots, enroll in health care coverage at Saturday event
Residents can receive a flu shot, learn about their health care options and sign up for the health care marketplace at a free event Saturday hosted by Alderman Willie C. Wade, the Milwaukee Health Department and Molina Healthcare.
Jan 28th, 2014 by Willie Wade
3rd annual MKE Business Now Summit Tackles Entrepreneurship and Job Creation
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is again sponsoring the MKE Business Now entrepreneurship summit on Saturday, January 25.
Jan 18th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
New Efforts to Upgrade Metcalfe Park Neighborhood
City government, foundations, non-profits and faith groups work together to improve housing and bring jobs.
Dec 17th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman
Workshops and key agencies on tap for tomorrow’s Housing Resource Fair
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is inviting city residents to attend a housing resource fair tomorrow (Saturday, November 9) from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at LaFollette School, located at 3239 N. 9th St.
Nov 8th, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs
City and Churches Campaign for Safe Sleeping
Renewed effort targets co-sleeping, which causes 20% of infant deaths.
Oct 22nd, 2013 by Tom Momberg
Few Milwaukeeans Sign Up for Obamacare
Super-high volume on federal web site makes it difficult to enroll.
Oct 3rd, 2013 by Andrea Waxman
Targeting Black Infant Mortality
Despite disagreements, groups working on problem are making progress.
Sep 26th, 2013 by Rick Brown
Information and assistance is available to help citizens deal with dangerous heat
Milwaukee police have reported several suspected heat-related deaths in the city during the most recent wave of hot temperatures.
Jul 23rd, 2013 by Common Council President Jose Perez
Mayor Barrett’s 2013 State of the City Address
Monday, February 25, 2013, Pritzlaff Building
Feb 25th, 2013 by Tom Barrett
MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit back for a second year
Event showcases resources available to aspiring business owners.
Jan 25th, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Milwaukee Area Sees Decrease in Flu-Related Emergency Department Visits
City of Milwaukee Health Department continues to monitor seasonal flu activity and urges residents to help prevent the spread of flu
Jan 15th, 2013 by Press Release
