The statewide plan, which the governor said is the first in more than 10 years, prioritizes five key injury and violence prevention areas.
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Residents have one more week to apply for federal assistance for April flooding
Aug. 31 is the deadline for residents impacted by April’s storms and flooding to apply for FEMA individual assistance, federal disaster unemployment assistance and physical property damage loans.
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Dr. Lyle Ignace steps down as leader of the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center
Dr. Lyle Ignace leaves his mark as he departs from his role as chief executive officer of the health center he led since 2013.
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Travis Landry builds communities by building people
“We strip people down and build them back up from the foundation,” says Travis Landry, regional vice president of WestCare Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee art therapists find new ways to help residents deal with complex emotions
Art therapy can help patients understand and voice their feelings in a way different from traditional therapy.
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New Medicaid work requirements are coming. Here’s what you need to know.
New Medicaid requirements could put health coverage at risk for tens of thousands of BadgerCare Plus members beginning March 2027.
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Here’s what you need to know about the proposed cuts by MCTS
The proposed cuts are the result of the Milwaukee County Transit System’s long-term structural budget shortfall.
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Check out these farmers markets and other free neighborhood events in Milwaukee this summer
Buy fresh fruits and vegetables, join a wellness class, learn about arts and culture and more at community events this summer.
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Can Wisconsin’s health apprenticeships become a national model? UW Health thinks so
To fill openings for nurses, surgical techs and more, UW Health pays staff to train for new health careers, on the clock. Now, as other states struggle to find enough health workers, the company wants to show them how it’s done.
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Disaster Recovery Center for flooding support now open in Milwaukee County
Residents in need of support can now apply for FEMA individual assistance in person at a Disaster Recovery Center, or for low-interest loans at a Business Recovery Center.