Department of Health and Human Services

UW System President Thompson, Wisconsin comedian Berens urge continued use of free testing sites

UW System COVID-19 surge testing sites extend operations to mid-January

Meijer Pharmacies Prepare for Eventual COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer listed as a partner pharmacy for U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to increase access to future COVID-19 vaccines

UW System initiates incentives for student nurses to assist in health care crisis

As COVID-19 Cases Continue To Climb, Senator Baldwin and Colleagues Unveil the Protect Our Heroes Act of 2020 to Increase Production of Critical PPE, Address N-95 Mask Shortages Facing Health Care Workers

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Announces Mike Gousha as Honoree of 2020 Virtual Roast

Mike Gousha and Sixteenth Street come together in celebrity-packed virtual event to benefit Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers

Baldwin, Colleagues Urge Administration to Send Medical Staff to Support States with Rise in Coronavirus Infections

This week hospitalizations due to coronavirus infection peaked in at least 22 states, and 23 states currently have over 1,000 patients hospitalized with coronavirus (COVID-19) infections

Free, rapid-results COVID-19 tests available for community at UW-Milwaukee

UW System to lead massive surge testing effort for Wisconsin

Federal push is first using Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 tests

Adweek Honors Milwaukee-Based Lead Balloon as its “Marketing Podcast of the Year”

“This is a huge win for a little Midwestern startup like mine.” -Dusty Weis

Baldwin Seeks Swift Release of LIHEAP Heating Help

40 U.S. Senators Urge Trump Administration to Make LIHEAP Funds Available to States

Milwaukee County Receives Nearly $5 Million Fatherhood FIRE Grant to Support Healthy Father Engagement Activities

Senate and House Democrats Demand Answers from Secretary Scalia on Labor Department’s Involvement in Weakening COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance For Nation’s Largest Meatpacking Plant

Milwaukee County Reveals Strategy that Eliminates Department on Aging

Silence Broken after Continual Probing

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds County Board Approval of Diverse Group to Lead Key County Departments

Baldwin Calls On Republicans to Stand for Science, Support Bill to Stop Trump Administration’s Political Interference in COVID-19 Response

Democrats introduce legislation to fight political interference in the COVID-19 response following barrage of alarming instances of Trump administration meddling in scientific work

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Milwaukee County Health and Human Needs Committee for Approving Shakita LaGrant-McClain’s Appointment as Director of Health and Human Services

Wisconsin Awarded $16.7 Million Federal Grant to Counter Addictions to Opioids and Stimulants

Funding for prevention, treatment, and recovery support services

Senator Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Effort in Urging Action to Address Practices of Pharmaceutical Companies Undermining 340B Program

Marquette College of Nursing receives nearly $1 million grant to boost eldercare workforce

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appoints Shakita LaGrant-McClain as Director of Health and Human Services

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers and KK River Neighbors in Action Lead Initiative for New Southside Green Space, Awarded Two MANDI Awards

MANDI Award-winning project transforms vacated space into thriving neighborhood asset where people of all ages engage with their natural environment in a healthy way

Baldwin, Graham Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect Seniors from Scams During COVID-19 Pandemic

Senators Pushing to Pass “Edith’s Bill” to Ensure Seniors Who Get Scammed are Paid Back

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Outlines Vision to Achieve Racial Equity

AG Kaul Leads Bipartisan Group of 44 AGs in Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Protect Senior Victims of Fraud

August 10, 2020

UWM to hold virtual commencement on Aug. 16

Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division receives over $6.4 Million in Grants

Three diverse grants help support the transition to a full continuum of care

Attorney General Kaul Announces Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Allowing Health Care Discrimination

Baldwin, Democrats Press Trump Administration to Reverse Move Undermining COVID-19 Hospital Data Collection and Reporting

Baldwin, Casey, Brown Introduce Legislation to Address Child Poverty

Almost Half of Young Children in the United States Live in Poverty or Near Poverty, With Infants and Toddlers at Greatest Risk

Senator Baldwin Raises Questions For HHS Secretary Azar About The Use Of Provider Relief Funding To Pay Shareholders And Private Equity Owners At The Expense Of Frontline Health Care Workers

Milwaukee County Executive Crowley Urges Residents to Complete the 2020 Census with Support from County Call Centers

Effort uses a racial equity lens to ensure the ‘hardest to count’ populations are accounted for in 2020

With Summer Here, Milwaukee County Officials Encourage Residents to Take Precautions During Hot Weather

With people isolating because of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to check on vulnerable residents

WCA Praises Naming of Tommy Thompson as UW System Interim President

"Precisely the Person to Lead at this Time"

Howard Fuller, distinguished professor of education, to retire from Marquette

Baldwin, Cassidy Push to Protect Seniors From Scams in Next COVID-19 Relief Package

Senator Baldwin to Trump Administration: We Need Answers Now on Oversight and Distribution of Hydroxychloroquine

Baldwin, Lawmakers Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis

Lawmakers: current "piecemeal policies do not amount to the coordinated, national action plan that is necessary to save lives"

Senator Baldwin Questions FDA on Regulation and Oversight of Hydroxychloroquine

Concerns raised about the Trump Administration’s promotion of hydroxychloroquine

Baldwin, Colleagues Urge HHS to Provide Transparency on Distribution of Remdesivir

Senators call for a briefing from administration officials in charge of remdesivir hospital allocation process

Baldwin, Murphy Lead Call Urging Trump Administration to Cover COVID-19 Related Medical Expenses for Those Enrolled in Junk Plans

These Plans Have Left Patients with Potential and Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Saddled By High Medical Bills at a Time When the Economy and Many Livelihoods Are In Jeopardy

Baldwin and Senate Colleagues Ask About Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Following Ouster of Vaccine Development Head

20 Democratic Senators write to Sec. Azar about concerns that political interference is hindering COVID-19 response efforts

Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Call for Administration to Fully Utilize Defense Production Act & Protect Veterans from COVID-19

“This Administration must prioritize VA’s sacred mission to care for our nation’s veterans who are especially vulnerable during this pandemic”

Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Request COVID-19 Demographic Data from CDC to Ensure Effective Response to the Pandemic

Members ask CDC for comprehensive demographic data about testing availability, health care access and more amid ongoing limited access to tests

Pocan Demands Transparency on Sedative Shortages for Patients on Ventilators

Wisconsin Physician Agrees to Pay Financial Penalties to Resolve Allegations That He Prescribed Opioids Illegally and Violated False Claims Act

Wisconsin Physician Agrees to Pay Financial Penalties to Resolve Allegations That He Prescribed Opioids Illegally and Violated False Claims Act

BBB Scam Alert: “Mandatory” COVID-19 Test Texts are a Scam

Baldwin, Senate Colleagues Urge FDA to Change Discriminatory Blood Donation Policies to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic

As COVID-19 has spurred a nationwide blood shortage, the FDA continues to enforce discriminatory policies prohibiting many healthy gay and bisexual men from donating blood

AG Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Trump Administration to Ease Restrictions and Allow Medical Professionals to Research Solutions to COVID-19 Pandemic

Gov. Evers Announces Four Remaining Grand Princess Cruise Ship Passengers Return to Wisconsin

Baldwin, Colleagues Tell Trump to Immediately and Fully Use All Defense Production Act Authorities to Mobilize War-Scale Manufacturing Effort of Respirators, Ventilators, Test Kits, Other Medical Equipment

President has only invoked part of one title in Act, and refused to deploy Act's full powers to incentivize industry, retool private manufacturing capabilities; Senators also urge Trump to stop xenophobic references to COVID-19

Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin National Guard Work to Bring Grand Princess Cruise Ship Passengers Safely Back to Wisconsin

Washington County Begins Emergency Protocols to Mitigate COVID-19 Spread

County Board Chair proclaims state of emergency

Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19

Milwaukee County Parks and the Zoo will close effective this weekend until further notice

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

Wisconsinites Blast Trump for Broken Promises to Women

Gov. Evers Appoints Héctor Colón to the UW Board of Regents

Nicholson Proposal to Coordinate City, County, MPS Services Adopted

"ONE Milwaukee" Initiative Will Bridge Infrastructure Gaps and Align Services to Improve Outcomes for Residents

Pocan Announces Kathy Honerbaum as State of the Union Guest

Honerbaum, a retired ER nurse of over 50 years in Dodgeville, was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and prescribed Ibrance, a $13,000 drug with a $2,800 copay.

Nicholson Calls for Better City-County Coordination of Services

Proposed "ONE Milwaukee" Task Force will bridge infrastructure gaps and align services to improve outcomes for residents.

TMJ & Orofacial Pain Treatment Centers of Wisconsin Agree to Pay $1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Physician Group and Related Company Agree to Repay Over $800,000 to Medicare for Unnecessary Services

U.S. House of Representatives Approves Senator Baldwin’s Bipartisan Reform To Help Lower Prescription Drug Costs

The bipartisan FAIR Drug Pricing Act takes the first step to address skyrocketing prescription drug costs by requiring transparency from drug corporations

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls Out Trump Administration’s Efforts to Promote Junk Plans Under Questionable Legal Authority

This comes in response to links on the HealthCare.gov website that re-direct customers to third-party online brokers that sell junk insurance plans on their websites.

Supervisor Taylor Amendment Requires Trauma Sensitive Communication

The trauma responsiveness training proposed by Taylor would prepare DHHS staff to appropriately and compassionately serve individuals and families that have experienced trauma.

Northwest Side Community Development Corporation Awarded Two OCS CED Grants to Finance Social Enterprise Incubator and Athea Laboratories Expansion

NWSCDC to launch two economic development projects, growing jobs and entrepreneurship in Milwaukee.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Expanded Access to Care and Resources for Families with Alzheimer’s

Bipartisan Group of Senators Ask CMS to Launch Campaign to Educate Alzheimer’s Clinicians, Patients and Families about Resources Available to Them

Thursday, October 24: Third Space Brewing to Host Give20 Night to Support Milwaukee’s Housing First Initiative

Local Brewer Kicks Off New Charitable Giving Program: Give20, With 20% of Proceeds Donated to Local Causes

Milwaukee County Announces New Investments in Homeless Prevention Services in the 2020 Budget

$250,000 investment in the Housing First Initiative will support prevention programming

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Protect Health Coverage for People with Pre-Existing Conditions

Letter requests HHS and CMS to limit push of “junk” health insurance plans that cover less and cost more

Milwaukee County Announces $4 Million Grant to Support Young Adults Experiencing Mental Health Diagnoses

Federal grant will support DHHS Behavior Health Division’s Wraparound Milwaukee program to connect young adults to employment, education and housing opportunities

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Requests Data from Trump Administration on Consequences of Texas V. United States Prevailing

Letter to Azar, Mnuchin Stresses Risk in Upending Health Care System, Need to Understand Ramifications if Obamacare is Gutted

Milwaukee County Officials Remind Residents to Take Precautions During the Hot Weather

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for south central and southeast Wisconsin from 12:00PM on July 18 through 11:00PM on July 19

Ryan Clancy, candidate for Milwaukee County Supervisor, calls for divestment from Southwest Key

Private contractor Southwest Key is the largest non-profit operating detention centers for children, including children separated from their families, on the southern US border.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Introduction of Legislation to Stop the Cruel and Neglectful Treatment of Children at Border

The Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act would create clear, non-negotiable standards for the treatment of children in America’s care

Supervisor Martin Supports Plan to Upgrade, Repair Youth Facilities

"It is important to have our kids close to home and close to their families while receiving culturally relevant treatment that meets their needs."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Bipartisan Reform To Help Lower Prescription Drug Costs Passes Senate Health Committee

The bipartisan FAIR Drug Pricing Act takes the first step to address skyrocketing prescription drug costs by requiring transparency from drug corporations

AG Kaul Seeks Preliminary Injunction Against Trump Administration to Stop Health Care Discrimination

This motion is part of an ongoing lawsuit that the coalition of 23 cities and states filed against HHS in May 2019.

County Health Committee Advances Supervisor Dimitrijevic’s Doula Initiative

"It is revolutionary and a great win for women's healthcare that we are partnering with the city to put public funding towards birth support in Milwaukee for mothers who need it most."

Insurance Commissioner Says Medicaid Expansion Lowers Insurance Premiums on Individual Market

"The evidence is clear: states that expand Medicaid see a reduction in the cost of health insurance on the individual market."

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County DHHS Behavioral Health Division Recognize Mental Health Month

Community partners across the county will host free events throughout the month of May

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Raise Concerns about Potential Patent Infringement by Pharmaceutical Company Gilead Sciences and High Price of its HIV-Prevention Drug, Truvada

"Although Secretary Azar has stated that negotiations are ongoing, Gilead has reportedly reached no agreement with the government that would allow them to make use of these patented methods."

Milwaukee County and Wisconsin Community Services re-open the Day Reporting Center inside St. Anthony’s Place to offer an alternative to incarceration and advance social justice

The Milwaukee County Day Reporting Center, operated by Wisconsin Community Services, offers programs to help reduce recidivism rates among non-violent pretrial offenders.

Federal Court Grants Wisconsin’s Withdrawal from Case Challenging Prohibition of Discrimination under Affordable Care Act

"The State of Wisconsin should not have been involved in this lawsuit, and I am glad to be able to announce that we no longer are."

Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Express Concern Regarding HHS Pain Management Draft Report

"We should continue working to reduce opioid prescriptions, not take a step back from that effort."

Milwaukee County Submits Proposal and Renderings for New SRCCCY

Proposal signifies a step forward for Milwaukee County in Project Rise movement to reform youth justice system

Sensenbrenner Leads Bipartisan Effort to Extend Prescription Drug Program for Seniors

Milwaukee County Provides More Than $2 Million in Support for St. Anthony Place, Opening Today to Support the Formerly Homeless

St. Anthony Place is a huge step in Milwaukee County’s effort to end chronic homelessness in our community and provide permanent, supportive housing for those in need

Common Council to Vote on Doula Funding Legislation

“I was born and raised in the 53206 Zip Code and have seen firsthand the lack of maternal health resources available to mothers and their newborns and its effects,” said Ald. Rainey.

City and County of Milwaukee to Partner on Providing 100 Doulas for Improved Birth Outcomes

Doulas are often colloquially referred to as a pregnancy and birth companion, and typically provide physical, informational and emotional support to a pregnant mother and baby

Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce Cabinet Members

"This talented group of leaders will help our administration address the issues Wisconsin residents asked us to focus on."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Pushing Health Insurance Plans that Weaken Pre-Existing Condition Protections

New Administration guidance encourages states to promote “junk” health plans that lack protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions and would increase costs for millions of Americans

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Health Policy Advisory Council, Transition Staff Additions

"Expanding access to affordable health care for Wisconsin residents is a top priority for our administration."

4th Dimension Recovery Center Opens to Address Opioid Epidemic in Wisconsin

New Facility Provides Crucial Treatment Option in Midst of Opioid Crisis

Supervisor Alexander’s Statement on the 2019 Milwaukee County Budget

"I'm pleased that the 2019 budget process saw less conflict and greater collaboration than in recent years..."

Rep. Moore Calls On Gov. Walker to Restore Seniors’ FoodShare Benefits

"Had DHS correctly followed federal laws and regulations, affected seniors and persons with disabilities would have likely seen an increased monthly food benefit and had more resources available to provide for themselves."

Supervisor Taylor Presses for Action on HIV/AIDS

Final consideration of all proposed budget amendments will take place at the County Board's budget adoption meeting on November 5 at 9:30 a.m.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $14 Million for HIV/AIDS Care and Support Services in Wiscons

Federal funding for Wisconsin will improve health care for those living with HIV/AIDS