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SPECIAL REPORT: As Overdose Deaths Rise, Drug-Related Arrests Decline by 67% in Milwaukee

July 8, 2023

By Edgar Mendez This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Arrest Rates, Drug Related Arrests, Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Police Department, Overdose Deaths, Rafael Mercado

Can Wisconsin heal itself? New series provides insights into state’s most vexing health problems

June 30, 2023

A University of Wisconsin-Madison journalism class explores what ails the state — and how it can improve By Dee J. Hall Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dee J. Hall, Jane Mooney, Public Health

‘They die so quickly’: Fentanyl killing 1,000+ people in Wisconsin each year

June 24, 2023

Many teenagers dying from the drug aren’t addicted, says one mother who lost her son to fentanyl. ‘They’re taking pills to make themselves feel better.’ By Max Stapleton and Grace … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Erin Rachwal, Fentanyl, Grace Friedman, Logan Rachwal, Max Stapleton, Opiods, Overdose Deaths, Rick Rachwal

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Congress Just Made Strides Toward Combating Superbugs Now Let’s Cross the Finish Line

June 24, 2023

By Rachel King A bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers just proposed legislation that would address a pressing public health crisis: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Passing the bill, known … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Antibiotics, Antimicrobial Resistance, Pasteur Act, Rachel King

Fact or Fiction: Addressing and Correcting Misinformation about COVID-19 Vaccines

June 24, 2023

By Stay Well Community Health Initiative Jamie Foxx was recently in the hospital for a few months following a viral infection from an unknown cause. Some online claims suggested that the actor fell … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: COVID-19 Vaccine, Stay Well Community Health Initiative

MKE Mobile Crisis: Strengthening Mental Health Response Through Collaboration and Outreach

June 16, 2023

By Karen Stokes Milwaukee (MKE) Mobile Crisis, previously known as the Children’s Mobile Crisis Team (CMC), is a licensed mental health crisis team operating in Milwaukee County. This team serves … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Karen Stokes, Lauren Hubbard, Mental Health, MKE Mobile Crisis

Juneteenth Marks Moment for Overdose Prevention as Overdose Deaths Skyrocket in Wisconsin and Black Community

June 16, 2023

Samad’s House, City of Milwaukee Office of African American Affairs, and Clean Slate Milwaukee to Provide Naloxone and Harm Reduction Resources to Festival Attendees (MILWAUKEE, WI) – More than … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African-American Affairs Office, Clean Slate Milwaukee, Overdose Deaths, Overdose Prevention, Samad's House

American Heart Association Announces Amanda Baltz as Chair of the 2024 Heart of Milwaukee Campaign

June 2, 2023

By Karen Stokes Amanda Baltz has been named Chair of the 2024 Heart of Milwaukee Campaign by the American Heart Association. Baltz is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader. She has led … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Amanda Baltz, American Heart Association, Heart and Stroke Ball, Heart of Milwaukee Campaign, Karen Stokes

Recognize Stroke Symptoms, Act FAST to Improve Health

May 27, 2023

By Karen Stokes When someone suffers a stroke, time is essential. There is very limited time to restore blood flow to the brain before the injury is irreversible. According to the American Heart … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Adrienne Mayberry, American Heart Association, Karen Stokes, Strokes

Mental Health Awareness Month – Mind Matters Virtual Event on May 30

May 27, 2023

We invite you to join us for a groundbreaking, free virtual event—Mind Matters. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Wisconsin’s All of Us Research Program is sponsoring an immersive experience … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Mental Health, Mental Health Month, Mind Matters

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