By Nyesha Stone It was almost eight months ago when Jeannette Kowalik was voted in as Milwaukee’s Health Commissioner. Since then she’s focused on the high rate of infant mortality, … [Read more...]
City of Milwaukee Health Department Offers Free Flu Shots
Flu Shots Available to City of Milwaukee Residents at No Charge MILWAUKEE – Influenza activity is increasing in the City of Milwaukee. In response, the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is … [Read more...]
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Statement Regarding Childhood Lead Poisoning Program Internal Investigation
By Bevan K. Baker, FACHE Over the last several weeks, there have been numerous media reports regarding concerns within the City of Milwaukee Health Department’s (MHD) Childhood Lead Poisoning … [Read more...]
Fixing Milwaukee’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
By City of Milwaukee Health Department Lead poisoning is a public health crisis. Milwaukee has been tackling this with much success. Although we’ve made great progress – lead poisoning rates in … [Read more...]
A. O. Smith, United Way partner to support Mayor, City of Milwaukee Health Department to provide water filtration products to Milwaukee residents
Milwaukee, WI.— A. O. Smith Corporation and United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County today announced a partnership with Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health Department to … [Read more...]
Immunizations and Oral Health at the Forefront of 16th Annual Back-To-School Fair
By Dylan Deprey As students attempt to hold on to the last days of summer vacation, parents count the same days waiting to send their children back to school. Just like teachers finalizing … [Read more...]
City of Milwaukee Health Department Announces Dates and Locations for Annual Back-to-School Health Fairs
Health fairs to be held Aug. 8 at North Division High School and Aug. 15 at Bradley Tech High School With school season already around the corner, Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health … [Read more...]
City of Milwaukee Health Department Announces Dates and Locations for Annual Back-to-School Health Fairs
Health fairs to be held Aug. 8 at North Division High School and Aug. 15 at Bradley Tech High School With school season already around the corner, Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health … [Read more...]
Brain Brawn & Body Presents “New Faces” for June
Raising awareness during Men’s Health Month is the focus Milwaukee, WI - (June 11, 2014) Health and wellness website, Brain Brawn & Body (www.brainbrawnbody.com) presents two “New Faces” in … [Read more...]
Health resources more accessible
There are a number of health programs that may be able to help area residents. Unfortunately, often times those residents are not aware of the programs or if they qualify for them. The City of … [Read more...]