The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is reminding area residents that it’s not too late to get vaccinated for measles.

This year marks the second annual Black Maternal Health Week, organized by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.

A coalition of Milwaukee organizations has been awarded a $5 million, five-year grant to implement a Milwaukee County Healthy Start Program that will support maternal-child health for African American women.

National Public Health Week (NPHW) celebrates the power of prevention, advocates for healthy and fair policies, shares strategies for successful partnerships, and champions the role of strong public health systems.

Campaign efforts highlight the dangers of K2, or synthetic marijuana.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) launched a series of ad campaigns aimed at promoting pride and peace throughout the city and empowering residents to take a stand against violence in their community. OVP sponsored two campaigns in the city: We Live Here and Guns Down Miltown.

The Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is calling on all Milwaukee area residents to wear purple on Purple Thursday, October 18, as a sign of support for local survivors and to honor the lives lost to domestic violence.

Health officials urge residents to stop using K2 or other synthetic cannabinoids.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is sounding the alarm to alert residents about the dangers of K2. Cases of severe bleeding linked to the use of K2 have doubled in the city of Milwaukee.