Content referencing Patricia McManus
Dr. T Confirmed As Health Commissioner
Michael Totoraitis is the new leader of city health department.
May 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Health Commissioner Wins Key Approval
Michael Totoraitis says he's commited to providing long-term, strategic leadership.
Apr 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Names New Health Commissioner
Michael Totoraitis will lead department, subject to council confirmation.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Resigns
Kirsten Johnson resigns after two years on job. New commissioner will be sixth in six years.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Lead Program Investigation Closed Without Criminal Charges
But investigation confirms program was mismanaged.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again
Scale of problem currently limited to one family in Bay View, but full review planned.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Says Health Department Needs Improvement Plan
MHD is in trouble, but the blame goes back four commissioners.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New City Health Commissioner Approved
Kirsten Johnson's appointment sails through council.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Commissioner Says She Faced Racism, Sexism
"A constant power struggle from Day One," says outgoing commissioner Jeanette Kowalik.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
White City Worker Wins Racial Bias Payout
Health department employee's claims involve former interim commissioner Patricia McManus.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Appoints First Board of Health
City's first health oversight board is proposed to be filled almost entirely with women.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Lena Taylor Run for Mayor?
Group attempting to draft Democratic Senator to run in crowded field.
May 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
DA Asked To Consider Charging City Officials
Hamilton, Donovan ask Chisholm to review top officials' actions on lead program problems.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Blasted on Infant Mortality Grant
African-American led organizations say Mayor, Kowalik killed their effort to get grant.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s Lead Program is Working Again
New health commissioner is resolving troubling issues, Mayor Barrett reports.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Was Barrett Asleep on Health Department?
Problems may go back a decade and mayor deserves much blame, some alderman say.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Council Okays New Health Commissioner
Unanimous vote hands Jeanette Kowalik one of the most difficult jobs in city government.
Sep 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Commissioner Pick Gets First Approval
Kowalik wins unanimous vote from committee, interim commissioner reveals ongoing issues.
Sep 4th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Finds Milwaukee Mismanaged Lead Cases
Missing case files, cases closed prematurely and health department failed to follow state law
Jun 1st, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes
City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Barrett Plan Builds 10,000 Affordable Homes
Ambitious plan is centerpiece of mayor's State-of-the-City speech. Will council support it?
Feb 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
McManus Lays Out Three Priorities for Health Department
Baker issues a statement defending his actions. Are city hospitals going to close?
Feb 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Allows Interim Health Leader
Returns file to the council unsigned, opens door to approval of McManus.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Mayor Confirm Health Commissioner?
Newly-appointed Patricia McManus still needs confirmation.
Feb 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
HUD Halts City Lead Treatment Program
Barrett requested review; temporary stop work order cites possible lead hazards.
Feb 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Barrett’s Power in Decline?
Council taking more power, mayor taking a beating.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Council Appoints McManus Interim Health Leader
She'll be interim commissioner. Says city's failure to send letters about lead was "deliberate."
Feb 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Withdraws Nannis Nomination
Interim Health Dept leader at issue, as City Hall infighting hits new highs.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Is City Dragging Feet on Lead Filters?
Critics say yes; health department says it's done all it can without more funding.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Jabril Faraj and Elliot Hughes
Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards
But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes
City may not know which homes own lead laterals, which action to take.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Toy Guns Risky for Black Families?
Annual walk spotlights danger of kids with toy guns encountering police.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
A Call for Clean Water
Community leaders push city to rid Milwaukee's water of lead.
May 6th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Do Non-Profits Need New Approach?
Experts jab local non-profits; they keep growing, but so does poverty.
May 2nd, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
How Milwaukee Handled “Flint” Crisis
Were city officials asleep? Should they be doing more?
Jan 19th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
What Will Happen To Route 61?
One of three bus routes connecting inner city workers to suburban jobs, its funding may run out.
Apr 20th, 2016 by Matthew Wisla
Black Health Coalition Targets Toy Guns
Petition by black moms and grandmothers points to problems caused by "gun culture."
Apr 14th, 2015 by Teran Powell
Targeting Black Infant Mortality
Despite disagreements, groups working on problem are making progress.
Sep 26th, 2013 by Rick Brown
New Inner City Medical Clinic Planned
Clinic at 23rd and Burleigh would serve poor families who lack access to medical care.
Mar 7th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
