Mexican Fiesta and its organizers provided health reporter Matt Martinez with one of his favorite stories of the year, and provided the community with over 45,000 masks.
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Matthew, a 2020 Marquette University graduate, joins Milwaukee NNS as part of Report For America, a program that seeks to strengthen local journalism by placing journalists in communities that have a greater need for issues based reporting. Prior to joining NNS, Matt developed his reporting skills at the Marquette Wire, on the investigative desk, covering issues such as housing, human trafficking and health care in the Milwaukee.
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How one new program hopes to help kids who test positive for lead poisoning
Clinical and Community Solutions to Lead Free Children is a new program that wants to connect parents, clinics and public health officials.
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The NNS coronavirus update for week of Dec. 21: Another vaccine wins approval; officials ask us to avoid gatherings
A new vaccine wins approval, and officials urge us to avoid in-person gatherings. Here’s what you need to know this week.
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Kids and COVID-19: Milwaukee youth shares her experience in book about pandemic
Michia-Marie Ward, a 13-year-old North Side resident, writes about her experiences during the pandemic in a new book.
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The NNS coronavirus update for week of Dec. 14: Vaccine wins FDA approval; state sees decrease in those being tested; and resources to help you
As shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine begin, officials urge people to get tested. Here’s what else you need to know this week.
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Lindsay Heights gears up for Phase II of The Commons
Leaders will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday to celebrate Phase II of the Innovations and Wellness Commons, which will bring new health-based services to the Lindsay Heights neighborhood.
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The NNS coronavirus update for week of Dec. 7: Plans underway to distribute vaccine, a call for blood donations and more.
Plans to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine are underway. Here’s what else you need to know.
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The NNS coronavirus update for the week of Nov. 30: Council OKs steep fees for businesses; Sixteenth Street opens 2 new winterized tents
From bigger fines for businesses that violate COVID-19 protocols to the opening of winterized tents for testing and follow-up care, here’s what you need to know this week.
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STRONG mental health program for youth plans move to Holton Youth and Family Center
Youth psychotherapy program plans to increase enrollment following a move to Holton Youth and Family Center next year.
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The NNS coronavirus update for the week of Nov. 23: How to stay safe on Thanksgiving and how to honor public health workers
With Thanksgiving around the corner, officials are urging people to reconsider plans for large gatherings. Here’s what you need to know this week.