We talked to some of Milwaukee’s health care experts to see what questions they receive about the vaccine, how they clear up misconceptions and where to go for reliable information.
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Milwaukee, Milwaukee County to receive over $28 million to provide emergency rental assistance
Through new federal funding, eligible tenants can receive up to 15 months of rent assistance.
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The NNS coronavirus update for week of March 1: New groups eligible for vaccine; hours change at American Family Field; third vaccine approved in US
New groups become eligible for vaccinations and federal officials approve a third vaccine for those 18 and older. Here’s what you need to know this week.
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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: March 1 to March 6
Learn about Nō Studios’ artist grant program; register for Milwaukee Recreation spring classes; visit Milwaukee museums that are back in business; attend the Milwaukee Police Department’s Citizen Academy info session; and check out Latino Arts’ “Hyphenated Americans” exhibit.
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Hayat Pharmacies offering walk-in clinics for COVID-19 vaccines at Ma’Ruf Center, Hayat Pharmacy on Layton Avenue
Hayat Pharmacies is teaming with community centers Friday and Saturday to bring vaccinations to Milwaukee neighborhoods where residents need them the most.
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Getting covered: What you need to know about the Health Insurance Marketplace
Health insurance plans made available by the Affordable Care Act are open for enrollment. Here’s what you need to know.
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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
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.
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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: Feb. 22 to Feb. 27
A new café, Sam’s Place, is opening; Employ Milwaukee offers a job interview workshop; the Milwaukee Public Museum celebrates Black History Month; James Causey and Kondwani Fidel discuss “Unlearning Racism”; and watch the “REPair Divides” series.
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The state has raised red flags about the Milwaukee Health Department. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
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2 Milwaukee organizations win grants to address domestic violence, sexual assault
Grants from Advocate Aurora Health will help UMOS and the Asha Project address domestic violence and sexual assault.