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Hayat Pharmacies offering walk-in clinics for COVID-19 vaccines at Ma’Ruf Center, Hayat Pharmacy on Layton Avenue

February 26, 2021 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

Hayat Pharmacies is teaming with community centers Friday and Saturday to bring vaccinations to Milwaukee neighborhoods where residents need them the most.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid resources

Getting covered: What you need to know about the Health Insurance Marketplace

February 24, 2021 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

Health insurance plans made available by the Affordable Care Act are open for enrollment. Here’s what you need to know.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

The NNS coronavirus update for week of Feb. 22: UK variant reported in Milwaukee; new vaccine registry on the way; new ways to get health insurance

February 22, 2021 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

A case of the contagious UK variant was identified in Milwaukee; the state plans to open a new COVID vaccine registry; and you can enroll in Obamacare until May 15.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID

The state has raised red flags about the Milwaukee Health Department. Here’s what you need to know.

February 19, 2021 by Matt Martinez 1 Comment

The Milwaukee Health Department will have a year to address concerns raised in a review by the Department of Health Services. We break down what this means for the department and for you.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

How COVID-19 has helped dramatically decrease the number of influenza cases

February 11, 2021 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

Flu numbers have seen a sharp decline this year, as masking and social distancing have been effective in helping to corral influenza, experts say.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

5 things you should know about expansion of FoodShare benefits

February 9, 2021 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

As FoodShare enrollment swells because of the pandemic, recipients can expect some extra help through June.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid resources

The NNS coronavirus update for week of Feb. 8: New ways to register for vaccine; COVID-19 virtual town hall; Walgreens offering vaccinations

February 8, 2021 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

There are more ways to register for the COVID-19 vaccine these days in Milwaukee, but supply is not meeting the demand so far.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

The NNS coronavirus update for week of Feb. 1: Committee approves nomination of health commissioner nomination; how to protect yourself from COVID-19 scams

February 1, 2021 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

Starting this week, the Wisconsin Center, the city’s main COVID-19 vaccination site, will be reserving Mondays for vaccinating people over the age of 65. Read on for other updates.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

How one program teaches understanding and empathy to community health workers

January 26, 2021 by Matt Martinez 2 Comments

To deliver health education to underserved communities, you need more than just training. You need empathy, cultural understanding and people from the community itself. Here’s how one group is doing just that.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-19

The NNS coronavirus update for week of Jan. 25: Testing expands to include younger kids; vaccine eligibility opens to the 65+ population

January 25, 2021 by Matt Martinez 2 Comments

Here’s your weekly roundup of what you need to know about COVID-19 in Milwaukee.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-features

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