With school season right around the corner, Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health Department have announced that the City’s 17th annual Back-to-School Health Fairs will be held Friday, Aug. 4 at North Division High School and Friday, Aug. 11 at Hayes Bilingual School.
City of Milwaukee Health Department & Molina Healthcare announce Lead-Safe Milwaukee Partnership
Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) have announced a partnership with Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin to expand the reach of the citywide Lead-Safe Milwaukee public awareness campaign.
Mayor Barrett releases 2016 infant mortality data & fetal infant mortality review report
Today, Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health Department announced Milwaukee’s 2016 infant mortality data and simultaneously released the 2012-2015 Fetal Infant Mortality Review report.
On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Milwaukee residents urged to ‘Know Your Status’
In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the City of Milwaukee Health Department and community partners are hosting free, confidential testing and resources on Tuesday, February 7 from 1-6 p.m. at Hillside Terrace Family Resource Center (1452 N. 7th St., Milwaukee).
Mayor Barrett releases 2015 teen birth rate data
Today, Mayor Tom Barrett and the city’s Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative, led by United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, released the city’s 2015 teen birth rates, showing progress toward the city’s goal to reduce teen births by another 50 percent by 2023.
Mayor Barrett and Commissioner of Health kick-off Milwaukee’s fight against the flu
On Tuesday, October 25, Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of Health Bevan K. Baker rolled up their sleeves at Neighborhood House of Milwaukee to get their seasonal flu vaccinations and share a message that your best shot at preventing the flu is to get the flu shot.
Mayor Barrett announces grant from United Way and Milwaukee Health Care Partnership to support reduction of childhood lead exposure
On Thursday, October 6, Mayor Tom Barrett and Health Commissioner Bevan K. Baker gathered with leaders from the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County and the health system members of the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership – Aurora Health Care, Ascension Wisconsin, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin […]
City of Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault announces Domestic Violence Awareness Month
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the City of Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is bringing attention to an issue that affects far too many victims through local activities and events to raise awareness and support those affected by domestic violence.
Strong Baby Campaign to promote home visiting for Milwaukee families
From push-ups and chin-ups to karate kicks and more, Milwaukee’s Strong Baby campaign has celebrated its miniature stars’ acts of strength for a very serious cause. On September 28, Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of Health Bevan K. Baker were joined by partners from the Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families at United Way of Greater […]
City of Milwaukee Health Department invites community to ‘Day of Family Health’ open house
Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of Health Bevan K. Baker invite the community to get to know the City of Milwaukee Health Department at open house events to be held Friday, September 9, at the City of Milwaukee Southside Health Center (1639 S. 23rd St.) and Friday, September 16, at the City of Milwaukee Northwest […]