Department of Health and Human Services

Senator Baldwin Introduces Bill to Rein in Private Equity in Health Care

Gov. Evers Supports U.S. Sen Baldwin’s “HSHS Act” Aimed at Protecting Communities from Abrupt Hospital Closures

Legislation introduced by Sen. Baldwin in response to hospital closures in Western Wisconsin would provide transparency, ensure continued patient access to healthcare

Senator Baldwin Introduces HSHS Act to Protect Communities from Hospital Closures

Legislation comes after Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) closed two hospitals in Western Wisconsin leaving patients without access to critical care

Supervisors Capriolo and Rolland Issue Statements on Washington Park Shooting

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs Bill Adding 27 New Positions to ADRC to Better Serve Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Wraparound Milwaukee Invites Youth and Families to Children’s Mental Health Celebration May 9

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Sends Letter to Social Development Commission Board of Directors Following Closure

Wraparound Milwaukee to Host Free ‘Wellness Together’ Event May 4

Community-focused event to help Milwaukee County families kickoff Mental Health Awareness Month with free mental health awareness and positive communication activities

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Reflects on First Term Successes

During his first term, County Executive Crowley delivered investments, initiatives, and policies to advance racial equity in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County DHHS Seeks Grant Applicants for ‘Better Ways to Cope’ Projects

Funded with Opioid Settlement dollars, projects will focus on prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery

County Executive David Crowley Successfully Advocates for New Federal Funding in Milwaukee County

President Biden signs federal appropriations legislation that will deploy investments in Milwaukee County for affordable housing, transit, and parks

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation Approving $1 Million for Affordable and Emergency Housing

This will be the first project in the State of Wisconsin to merge crisis beds with permanent affordable-rate housing

Baldwin, Bipartisan Group Work to Hold E-Cigarette Companies Accountable for the Youth Vaping Crisis

Legislation earned support from the American Lung Association, the American Heart Association, and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Milwaukee County Announces New Senior Home Repair Program

Workshops will be held in February to provide information about the program to older adults in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County Recruiting Businesses and Organizations to Host Additional ‘Harm Reduction Vending Machines’ to Combat Death from Overdose

VISIT Milwaukee encourages hospitality businesses to consider hosting a machine

Board Adopts Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Study Solar Power Usage at New Coggs Building

Baldwin and Colleagues Demand VA Step Up and Protect Veterans from Prescription Drug Abuse

Senators push VA to enforce existing protections for veterans seeking prescription opioids, ensure community care program administrators and providers meet Department standards

Senator Baldwin Supports Bipartisan Bill to Cut Insulin Costs for Millions More Americans

Baldwin helped pass legislation to cap the cost of insulin for seniors at $35 per month, now working to address the cost for others

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appoints Sumaiyah Clark as Chief Equity Officer

Milwaukee County Adopted 2024 Budget Discontinues Birth Cost Recovery for Fathers

Supervisor Taylor Applauds Support for “Birth to 3” Program in 2024 Budget

“Birth to 3” Budget Amendment Recommended for Adoption

Baldwin Statement on Emergency Funding to Address Child Care Crisis, Curb Opioid and Fentanyl Epidemic

Baldwin Announces Over $101 Million to Lower Energy Costs for Wisconsin Families

Baldwin-backed LIHEAP funding will assist low-income families ahead of the winter season

City of Milwaukee Health Department Urges Residents to Get Vaccinated this Flu Season

South Shore Farmers’ Market Turns 25!

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning Hears Report on the Successes of Right to Counsel Program

Senators Baldwin, Tillis Lead Legislation to Respond to Future Pandemics

Disease X Act would invest resources to help our country better prepare against future unknown health threats

Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Ensure Doctors Can Provide Legal Abortion Care

Milwaukee County to Highlight Ways to Access Mental Health Services During May – Mental Health Awareness Month

Access to mental health resources is a national conversation. Behavioral Health Services spokespeople are available throughout May to discuss how and where to access services.

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Combat Fentanyl Crisis

Wisconsin saw 1,280 fentanyl overdose deaths in 2021, a 97% increase from 2019

Moore, McBath, Fitzpatrick, Kim Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence

Oshkosh Man Sentenced to 3 Years Incarceration, Seizure of Home for Elder Financial Abuse and Tax Fraud Convictions

April 3, 2023

Baldwin Joins Effort to Review and Strengthen Medicare Advantage, Protect Taxpayers Dollars and Improve Care for Seniors

Recent federal audits show widespread overcharges and errors in payments across Medicare Advantage plans

Baldwin, Braun Lead Bill to Require Transparency for Skyrocketing Drug Prices

Bipartisan FAIR Drug Pricing Act comes as median price of a new drug costs more than $222,000/year

County Executive David Crowley Declares Snow Emergency

Effective immediately, Friday, March 10

Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Stop Child Labor

Child Labor Prevention Act comes after Wisconsin food safety fined company for illegally employing more than 100 children

Gov. Evers, DHS Awards $1 million in Grants to Help Reduce Disparities in Behavioral Health Care System

Equity and inclusion trainings to be offered to service providers

Senators Baldwin, Murphy Lead 32 Colleagues Urging Biden Administration to Limit Availability of Junk Health Care Plans

Junk plans can deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions and don’t have to cover essential services like maternity care, prescription drugs, substance use disorder treatment and emergency room care

County Executive David Crowley Declares Snow Emergency

Beginning Thursday, February 16 at 6am

Milwaukee County Hosting Virtual Community Conversations to Seek Ideas for Regranting Opioid Settlement Funds

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging HHS to Address Repeated Failures at FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes

Letter follows the Reagan-Udall Foundation Independent Report that found FDA’s failures undermine credibility and effectiveness in tobacco product regulation

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Encourages Public Participation at Upcoming Listen & Learn Session

Senator Baldwin Reintroduces Legislation to Lower Health Care Costs & Expand Access to Insurance for Millions More Americans

An estimated 8.9 million Americans have lower premiums thanks to enhanced tax credits passed in Inflation Reduction Act & the American Rescue Plan Act

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Celebrates City Zoning Committee Moving Forward the Sale of 90 Lots for Single Family Homes in the King Park Neighborhood

Gov. Evers, DCF Announce Federal Grant to Support Domestic Violence Survivors in Safely Accessing Child Support Resources

AG Kaul Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass legislation to Protect the Public from Highly Toxic ‘Forever’ Chemicals

Coalition Urges Senate Leadership to Adopt Strong Public Health Protections Against PFAS in This Year’s National Defense Authorization Act

Milwaukee County Receives $15 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance Funds from U.S. Treasury

Oshkosh Man Convicted of Elder Abuse After Alleged Theft of $426,000 from Elderly Victim

October 21, 2022

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce $16 Million Investment in Maternal and Child Health

Initiative to reduce maternal and infant mortality disparities through impactful partnerships

Milwaukee Health Department Urges Residents to Get Vaccinated this Flu Season

Senators Baldwin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 Lifeline saw a 45 percent increase after adopting three-digit number

Exponential growth lands CMRignite on Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the nation

Wisconsin’s largest minority-owned communications agency receives national and local recognition

Senators Baldwin, Warren, and Hirono Urge the Biden Administration to Take Concrete Actions to Expand Access to Medication Abortion

“As states escalate bans and restrictions on abortion, there is more urgency than ever to take immediate steps to expand access to medication abortion”

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Applauds Funding of Early Childhood and Family Engagement Project

Senator Baldwin’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline Launches Nationwide

Baldwin helped deliver funding for 988 line through omnibus legislation and bipartisan Safer Communities Act

DOJ Announces Mallinckrodt to Pay $230 Million Agreement in Underpayment of Medicaid Drug Rebates Lawsuit

June 20, 2022

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Announces Appointments to Key Task Force and Board

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Marks Two Years in Office, Observes Victories in Equity

Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Seeks Applicants for ReCAST Summer of Healing

Senator Baldwin Pushes for an Investigation into McKinsey’s Potential Conflicts of Interest in Relation to Opioid Crisis

Senators’ Request Follows Revelations that McKinsey Consulted for FDA on Opioid-Related Projects While Working for Opioid Manufacturers Like Purdue Pharma

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Make Insulin More Affordable for Millions of Americans

The Affordable Insulin Now Act requires Medicare Part D plans and commercial health insurance plans to cover insulin and cap cost-sharing at no more than $35 per month.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation

Candidates respond to Milwaukee Preservation Alliance survey on favorite historic sites and more

Senator Baldwin Votes for Federal Funding Legislation that Increases Support for Communities and Families Struggling with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Omnibus legislation includes increase in funding to implement 988 as suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Urging Biden Administration to Help Develop Next Generation COVID-19 Vaccines

Baldwin, Senators Urge DOJ to Investigate Sackler Family Members for Role in Fueling Opioid Epidemic

“Steps to hold Purdue criminally accountable for its actions, but not the Sacklers, suggests dissimilar treatment for similar—or even the same—unlawful conduct,” the senators wrote

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

Candidates share views on historic preservation, future of Mitchell Park Domes

Milwaukee County Distributed Nearly 200,000 N95 Masks to Community Agencies and General Public in First Week of February

Public Mask Distribution at Marcia P. Coggs Center to Continue Next Week, Mon-Fri 8 AM – 3:30 PM

AG Kaul Announces $2 Million Agreement with Hayat Pharmacy

February 4, 2022

Marquette University releases “Paying it Forward” conversation series with Dr. Howard Fuller

Milwaukee County Receives 575,000 N-95 Masks from Evers Administration

Office of Emergency Management distributed 175,000 masks to local municipalities, Department of Health and Human Services to distribute to County Service Users & Community Organizations

Senator Baldwin Calls on FDA to Change Discriminatory Blood Donation Policies to Address National Blood Supply Shortage

The Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood supply shortage this week, posing risk to patients

Wisconsin Bike Fed Receives $151,696.69 Grant for Cycling Without Age. 54 programs to be established statewide.

Former Wisconsin Governor to speak at College of Nursing Nov. 19

Supervisor Clancy Applauds Capital Cuts, Decries Overall Increase to Sheriff’s Operating Budget

Divested funds to be spent on human needs and infrastructure.

Finance Committee Recommends Removal of $2.4 Million from Sheriff’s Budget

Funds would be spent instead on human needs, infrastructure

Baldwin, Smith Call for Continued Support for Opioid Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in COVID-19 Recovery Efforts

With Temperatures Forecast to Fall and Energy Costs Projected to Rise, Baldwin Calls for Swift Release of LIHEAP Heating Help

38 Senators urged the Biden Administration to swiftly make LIHEAP funds available to states

Marquette University physical therapy professor receives $1.9 million NIH High-Risk, High-Reward Research grant

Milwaukee County Falls Prevention Coalition Brings Community Together as County Executive David Crowley Proclaims Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Supervisor Taylor Calls for Reentry Initiative at the House of Correction

Federal and State Officials Advise Wisconsinites That Making or Buying Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Cards is Illegal

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Milwaukee County Human Services Building Update Regarding COVID-19

Wisconsin Submits Plans to Support Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Prevention activities, treatment programs, and recovery supports are part of Wisconsin’s proposals for American Rescue Plan Act funds

Milwaukee County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Task Force will launch on Aug. 12

Committee will kick off effort to seek community feedback and build recommendations to strategically allocate $183.6 million in federal funding

County Executive David Crowley Signs “Right to Counsel” into Law

Bill establishes a six-month pilot program to provide free legal representation in evictions for eligible households

College of Education receives nearly $1 million HRSA grant to support behavioral health workforce for underserved communities

Milwaukee County Leaders Applaud Action on Assembly Bill 374

Governor’s bill signing allows for maximum amount of settlement dollars to be sent to Wisconsin counties to address the opioid epidemic

Marquette College of Nursing receives nearly $2.2 million to continue Project BEYOND-2

Milwaukee County to Host Walk at Washington Park in Honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

--Join County Executive David Crowley and others to increase awareness of this important issue--

Supervisor Taylor to Host Biweekly Summer Event Series in County Parks

AG Kaul & 23 AGs Support U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Effort to Undo Trump-Era Healthcare Rule

May 18, 2021

Governor Evers, DHS Announce More Than $175 Million to Support COVID-19 Testing in Schools

Thousands of Wisconsinites Get Covered on Healthcare.gov

Latter-day Saint Charities Partners with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County in Wisconsin to Provide Transitional Housing for the Homeless

Baldwin, Braun, Smith, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Requiring Transparency In Prescription Drug Price Increases

FAIR Drug Pricing Act takes the first step to address skyrocketing prescription drug costs

Protect Our Care Applauds President-Elect Biden’s Selection of Andrea Palm as Deputy Secretary of HHS

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Nearly $9 Million Awarded for Drug Treatment Services

Funding to support treatment for the problem use of opioids and stimulants

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Seeking South Side Artist(s) for Mural on National Ave Clinic

Sixteenth Street commissions mural on new National Ave Clinic to celebrate vibrancy and multi-cultural identity of National Avenue Corridor community