This year marks the second annual Black Maternal Health Week, organized by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.
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Milwaukee receives $5 million grant to focus on maternal-infant health
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.
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Lead-Safe Milwaukee Resource Fair during National Public Health Week April 1-7
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.
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City of Milwaukee Health Department launches K2 public awareness campaign
Campaign efforts highlight the dangers of K2, or synthetic marijuana.
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City’s Office of Violence Prevention partners with community campaign to call for an end to gun violence
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.
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City of Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault statement on Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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.
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City of Milwaukee continues to see hospitalizations related to K2
Health officials urge residents to stop using K2 or other synthetic cannabinoids.
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Severe bleeding cases linked to K2 rise rapidly in Milwaukee
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.
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More cases of synthetic cannabinoids confirmed in Milwaukee
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is re-issuing an alert to the public about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids, most commonly referred to as K2 or Spice.
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City of Milwaukee Health Department Laboratory to offer garden soil screening to the public for lead and nutrients
Residents are reminded of lead in soil hazards and encouraged to get soil screened for upcoming gardening season.