(Photos by Sue Vliet)
The city of Milwaukee is sponsoring the 11th annual Milwaukee Child Health Week from August 12-19. The back-to-school family health fairs consist of “Big Health Fairs,” in which Milwaukee children receive free screenings, immunizations and/or lead testing. Children who show up-to-date shot records will receive a backpack and school supplies. Meanwhile, parents can get WIC, BadgerCare Plus and FoodShare information along with advice on health topics such as asthma and diabetes. “Mini Health Fairs” offer free immunizations and lead tests. Parents will be able to look up their children’s records for immunizations and lead tests on site.
Big Health Fairs
Friday, Aug. 12
10-3 p.m.
South Division High School
1515 W. Lapham Blvd.
Friday, Aug. 19
10– 3 p.m.
North Division High School (Lindsay Heights)
North Division Campus
1011 W. Center St.
Mini Health Fairs
Tuesday, Aug. 16
10-2 p.m.
YMCA at 1350 W. North Ave.
Wednesday, Aug. 17
10-2 p.m.
YMCA at 9050 N. 91st St.
Thursday, Aug. 18
10-2 p.m.
Pick’n Save parking lot (Clarke Square)
1818 W. National Ave.
A Milwaukee Health Department nurse immunizes Edrias at the South Division High School health fair, sponsored by the city.
Kimberly Paulina (Edrias’ sister) waits for her shot at the health fair.
Children view a dental hygiene exhibit, one of many educational activities at the health fair.
United Health Care provided materials, services and entertainment at the fair.
Families sign up for services during Milwaukee Child Health Week.
Edgar is a senior staff reporter for the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. Mendez is a proud graduate of UW-Milwaukee, where he double majored in Journalism and Sociology, and of Marquette University, where he earned a master’s degree in Communication. As an accomplished journalist, Edgar’s awards include a 2018 Regional Edward R. Murrow award, several press club awards and a Society of Professional Journalists’ regional award for columns dealing with issues such as poverty, homelessness and racism.
