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Hector Colon Kept Suicide Attempts and Desperate Efforts to Avoid Racially Abusive Guards Hidden from Supervisors
“I am deeply troubled that Director Colon was not forthcoming about recent incidents at Lincoln Hills...”
Sep 21st, 2016 by State Rep. Sequanna Taylor
Baldwin, McCain, Schakowsky Introduce Reform Requiring Transparency in Prescription Drug Price Increases
The bipartisan and bicameral FAIR Drug Pricing Act takes the first step to address skyrocketing prescription drug costs
Sep 15th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Supervisor Moore Omokunde Votes Against Reconfirmation of Hector Colón as Director of the Department of Health and Human Services
“Sadly, the lack of transparency and forthrightness on the part of Director Colón seems to fit a pattern of behavior we have seen from this administration...”
Sep 14th, 2016 by State Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde
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
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Reappointment of DHHS Director Héctor Colón
Colón Reappointment Wins Endorsement of Mayor Barrett, Gov. Doyle, Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence, broad coalition of community members
Sep 1st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Investments in Wisconsin to Address the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
Senator Baldwin announced funds for Wisconsin at community roundtable in Superior on the heroin and opioid epidemic
Aug 31st, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Milwaukee County Receives $2.4 Million Grant from SAMHSA to Support Housing First Initiative to End Chronic Homelessness
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) supports County-wide collaborative to end chronic homelessness
Aug 29th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
$2.6 million federal grant for master’s students in counseling builds diversity
The program will provide 25 scholarships annually for four years to underrepresented students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program.
Aug 4th, 2016 by Mount Mary University
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Votes for Bipartisan Emergency Funding to Combat Zika Virus
Yesterday, the first Zika virus case in Wisconsin was confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
May 19th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Bipartisan Vote to Advance Emergency Funding to Combat Zika Virus
More than 1,200 Americans have been infected with the Zika virus, including over 100 pregnant women, in 40 states, Washington, D.C., and 3 U.S. Territories.
May 17th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Legislation to Invest in Fight Against Zika Virus
“We must take steps to prevent, detect, and respond to the Zika virus.”
Apr 27th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Make Naloxone Rescue Kits More Affordable and Accessible for Veterans
Enhances veteran safety by eliminating copayments for naloxone rescue kits and education
Apr 11th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
