Geoffrey R. Swain

State’s COVID-19 Cases Up 66% in May

Racine and Kenosha among 7 counties with highest rates, residents urged to wear masks at indoor events.

Wisconsin Groups Applaud National Partner Statement Celebrating FDA’s Announcement to Prohibit Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

Rules Violations Cause 40% of Prison Admissions

State figures show supervision violations, not new crimes, drive prison admissions.

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.

Barrett Withdraws Nannis Nomination

Interim Health Dept leader at issue, as City Hall infighting hits new highs.

Community Advocates Public Policy Institute Awarded $1 Million Grant to Address Housing

The project was selected for its potential to drive systems and policy changes that could lead to equitable and sustainable improvements in health.

Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes

City may not know which homes own lead laterals, which action to take.

Lead Poisoning a “Public Health Crisis”

Health Department official says lead laterals must be replaced, but resources lacking.

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.

Targeting Black Infant Mortality

Despite disagreements, groups working on problem are making progress.