By Guy Anthony The day before Donald Trump left the White House, his administration dealt one final, brutal blow to some of America’s most vulnerable patients. The Centers for Medicare and … [Read more...]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
Statewide Mask Mandate Overturned by Wisconsin Supreme Court
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Last March, when the pandemic began, there was debate over the merit of masks. Ultimately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and … [Read more...]
‘We are Doing This in the Spirit of Equity’: Milwaukee Expands Vaccine Distribution
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The fact that the vulnerable communities in Milwaukee have been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic is nothing new. The inequities in health care and resource … [Read more...]
National Kidney Month: Walter Cook Shares his Story
By Kathy Gaillard Freelance Contributor When Walter Cook was 15 years old and weighed in at only 106 pounds, one of the ‘church mothers’ pulled his mother aside and suggested she take him to … [Read more...]
Two Weeks After Being Ousted, Milwaukee Health Department Leader Wants Answers
By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Light & Unite Red Calls Attention to Substance Abuse and Overdose Rates Due to COVID-19
By Karen Stokes The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the lives of many in Milwaukee. It has negatively impacted people’s mental health and created new barriers for people already suffering from … [Read more...]
Light & Unite Red Spotlights Upcoming Events and Programs as County Seeks to Address Substance Abuse and Overdose Rates Due to COVID-19
According to Mental Health America, in September 2020 more than half of 11-17-year-olds surveyed reported having thoughts of suicide or self-harm nearly every day of the previous two weeks. … [Read more...]
Leadership Shakeup Adds to Milwaukee Health Department’s Growing List of Challenges
By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Extends Vaccine Appointments to 10 county ZIP Codes
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Since the start of the pandemic, low-income and minority neighborhoods have been hit the hardest by coronavirus, especially in Milwaukee. In an effort to mitigate the spread, … [Read more...]
DHS Announces Enhanced COVID-19 Data Cleaning Effort
Will ensure COVID-19 data is as accurate and complete as possible Data is the tool that drives decisions for public health. And it has been vitally important to inform our decision-making process … [Read more...]
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