Kirsten Johnson

City Won’t Enhance Current COVID-19 Restrictions

A week ago the health department anticipated rolling back current health order.

Reggie Moore Leaving Office of Violence Prevention

After 5 years on the job, Moore will shift focus from local to national change in new role.

Milwaukee Anticipates New COVID-19 Restrictions Next Week

City "anticipates" moving from Phase Six to Phase Five of its health order.

The City of Milwaukee Order Phase 6 Update

Walk-In Vaccine Clinics Open to Everyone

Clinics at North Division and South Division high schools are now open to all city residents 16 years or older.

Brewers Join COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

Public service announcements feature Brewers players asking everyone to get vaccinated.

City May Reimpose COVID-19 Restrictions

With cases rising, worried health department officials reevaluating current health order.

Fired Deputy Health Commissioner Questions Her Ouster

Dr. Griselle Torres was one of two department leaders fired when Commissioner Kirsten Johnson took over.

Milwaukee Health Commissioner Names Two Senior Team Members

Milwaukee Loosens COVID-19 Health Restrictions

Business and public gathering capacities increased, some restrictions lifted.

Leadership Shakeup at Health Department

Two top officials pushed out by new city Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson.

City Has More Vaccine For Educators Than Demand

Mayor says Wisconsin Center has 800 vaccine appointments still open for Wednesday.

Milwaukee Brewers Approved to Host 25-Percent Capacity to Open Regular Season

City of Milwaukee Health Department Approves Fan Attendance at American Family Field

34 Vaccine Doses Spoil at Wisconsin Center

Miscommunication causes loss, as city rushed to contact unscheduled recipients.

State Says Health Department Needs Improvement Plan

MHD is in trouble, but the blame goes back four commissioners.

New City Health Commissioner Approved

Kirsten Johnson's appointment sails through council.

New Health Commissioner Wins First Endorsement

Kirsten Johnson gets backing of Public Safety & Health Committee.

Health Commissioner appointment to be heard at next Public Safety and Health Committee meeting

Kirsten Johnson Appointed Milwaukee Health Commissioner

Current leader of joint Washington Ozaukee Health Department would take helm in Milwaukee, lead COVID-19 response.

Washington County Files Amicus Brief with State Supreme Court on “Safer at Home” Order

County argues local control is required by state law

Washington County Executive to Release “Blueprint for Reopening”

Washington Ozaukee Public Health Officer to brief county board at organizational meeting