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...]
Ascension Wisconsin Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Plans for Vulnerable Communities
Increasing accessibility and eliminating barriers to the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly for those who are most vulnerable, is an Ascension Wisconsin priority. When eligibility to the community expands … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Association Publishes Special Report
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Health equity needs to apply to every aspect of health. From the start of someone’s life to the end, everyone deserves the right to be healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. … [Read more...]
Wisconsin to Issue Benefits to Children Missing Free or Reduced Price School Meals Because of COVID-19 Pandemic
DHS is working in partnership with the Department of Public Instruction, the Department of Children and Families, and schools across the state to implement the program for the 2020-2021 school … [Read more...]
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