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Milwaukee County sees rise in suicides in Black communities

December 1, 2022 by Devin Blake Leave a Comment

Black residents, who make up the largest minority group in Milwaukee County, are committing suicide at a higher rate this year than in any other time during the past 10 years, according to data from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Filed Under: Community, Health and Wellness

Confused about health insurance? For Open Enrollment Period, you need someone like Quentella Perry in your life

November 23, 2022 by Devin Blake Leave a Comment

Licensed health insurance navigators like Quentella Perry are ready to help people find the insurance plan that best meets their needs.

Filed Under: Community, Health and Wellness

New clinics provide urgent dental services to bridge gaps for underserved residents in Milwaukee

November 17, 2022 by Devin Blake Leave a Comment

Two new urgent care dental clinics have been strategically located to expand services for vulnerable North Side and South Side residents.

Filed Under: Community, Health and Wellness

Local grow-your-own movement blossoms in America’s Dairyland

October 30, 2022 by Lydia Slattery / Wisconsin Watch and Maiah O’Rourke / Wisconsin Watch 2 Comments

Programs that provide locally grown, healthy foods are making them more affordable to people who are food insecure in Wisconsin.

Filed Under: Health and Wellness

The baby formula shortage is easing. Here’s what Wisconsin parents and caregivers should know.

October 28, 2022 by Hope Karnopp / Wisconsin Watch Leave a Comment

Answers to questions about baby formula access, particularly for those enrolled in Wisconsin’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.

Filed Under: Health and Wellness

U.S. extends pandemic public health emergency. Here’s what that means to you.

October 19, 2022 by Sam Woods Leave a Comment

Throughout the pandemic, BadgerCare Plus and Wisconsin Medicaid members have not had to update information that may change their benefit levels. Once the federal public health emergency ends, this is expected to change.

Filed Under: Community, Health and Wellness

How you can help shape Milwaukee’s next five-year health plan

October 18, 2022 by Devin Blake Leave a Comment

Residents now have two more opportunities (on Thursday and Nov. 1) to give their input and help determine the final content of the Milwaukee Health Department’s comprehensive health plan for the city.

Filed Under: Community, Health and Wellness

How a new North Side sports complex seeks to be a game changer in the community – and beyond

October 13, 2022 by Edgar Mendez 5 Comments

The Opportunity Center, which will be built on a 22-acre site at 4206 N. Green Bay Ave., is one of few sports complexes in the nation to provide universal access.

Filed Under: Community, Health and Wellness, North Tagged With: access, accessible, David Cooks, disability, Eric Sullivan, north side, sports complex, Sports Facilities Companies, The Opportunity Center, transportation

Monkeypox testing and vaccination efforts ramp up in Milwaukee

September 27, 2022 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

An effort is underway to increase monkeypox vaccinations, particularly for men who have sex with men in Milwaukee.

Filed Under: Community, Health and Wellness Tagged With: BESTD, COVID, Health Commissioner, Kirsten Johnson, Milwaukee Health Department, monkeypox, MSM, ruthie weatherly, testing, vaccination

Mobile markets bring fresh food to Wisconsin customers

September 25, 2022 by Lauryn Azu / Wisconsin Watch and Joe States / Wisconsin Watch 2 Comments

Retrofitted semi-trailers carrying produce, dairy and meat bring needed fresh food to underserved areas — but the economics are daunting.

Filed Under: Community, Health and Wellness

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