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Posted inbasic needs, bssic needs, Community, Health and Wellness
Hunger Task Force moving resource center to new, expanded South Side location
The Hunger Task Force will open a new Southside Community Resource Center in March, just a short walk west from its current location on Historic Mitchell Street.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Health and Wellness
Some elevated lead levels remain at Golda Meir Lower School
The Milwaukee Health Department conducted a follow-up lead hazard assessment on Golda Meir Lower School that found 10 dust wipe samples that meet safety standards and two that do not.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Health and Wellness, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: MPS failed to keep our kids safe. And we should all be concerned.
Every single Milwaukee County resident, regardless of if one has children, should be alarmed. Lead-poisoned children compromise the health of our communities.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Health and Wellness
Lead hazards pose ‘immediate and ongoing risk’ at Kagel Elementary, Health Department says
A lead risk assessment conducted by the Milwaukee Health Department has found hazardous levels of lead paint and lead dust alongside elevated lead levels in water taps at Kagel Elementary School, 1210 W. Mineral St.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Health and Wellness
Investigators find hazardous lead contamination at MPS schools
Investigators have found hazardous lead levels that were “concerns for safety” at Golda Meir Lower School and Kagel Elementary School.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
Researchers study how police interactions affect the mental health of young Black men in Milwaukee
A new research project in Milwaukee is diving deep into how police interactions affect the mental health of young Black men.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Respiratory viruses are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know.
Levels of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza and RSV are on the rise. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself and those around you healthy.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Health and Wellness
How drug overdose deaths have plagued one generation of Black men for decades
In dozens of cities, the recent rise of fentanyl has put older Black men in particular jeopardy.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Milwaukee is losing a generation of Black men to drug crisis
Older Black men account for a growing share of Milwaukee drug deaths as fentanyl creeps into cocaine supplies, catching a generation unaware.