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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.

Residents are reminded of lead in soil hazards and encouraged to get soil screened for upcoming gardening season.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is sounding the alarm to all Milwaukee residents that no level of lead in the water is safe. MHD is working diligently to make Milwaukee lead-safe.

Flu activity remains widespread nationwide, with increased hospitalizations in Milwaukee. The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) continues to urge residents to take steps to protect themselves and those around them against the seasonal virus.