The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 15,116 cases of sexually transmitted infections in Milwaukee County in 2024, including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.
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Can you tour long-term care facilities without an appointment?
Walk-in visits are often allowed and recommended before enrolling at a long-term care facility. Here’s what experts advise.
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Community group to start a farmers market in Reiske Park this summer
Muskego Way residents and others are planning the Reiske Park Farmers Market, coming to South 24th and West Lapham streets this summer.
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Don’t leave a mess: What Wisconsin families should know about wills, trusts and end-of-life planning
A will alone isn’t enough. From trusts to transfer-on-death deeds, here’s how families can avoid probate, protect assets and ensure their wishes are carried out.
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City on a Hill closure spurs call for collective action
The sudden closure of City on a Hill prompted leaders, providers and advocates to come together to discuss what went wrong and how to stop it from happening again.
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What to know about hospice and palliative care in Wisconsin
Families should ask detailed questions about coverage, staffing and provider relationships when navigating end-of-life care options, experts say.
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Community reflects on latest loss of support for residents after news that City on a Hill is closing
The closure of City on a Hill is the latest blow to North and West Side residents already impacted by the loss of social services, grocery stores and other resources.
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‘They abandoned us and left us to dry’: Residents struggle with closure of McGovern Park Senior Center
As the McGovern Park Senior Center remains closed, some residents who frequented it are left with uncertainty and feeling isolated.
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Community event to spotlight the “silent crisis” of kidney disease
A Kidney Disease Awareness event aimed at educating the public about the condition will take place on Wednesday, March. 25 at Concordia 27.
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More people in the state are removing themselves from the organ donor registry; fewer are donating blood
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin has seen rapid declines in organ donors and blood donations in the state, which is impacting treatment for local patients. Here’s what you need to know and how to help.