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.
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Follow the latest coverage of COVID-19 in Milwaukee.
The NNS coronavirus update for week of Jan. 25: Testing expands to include younger kids; vaccine eligibility opens to the 65+ population
Here’s your weekly roundup of what you need to know about COVID-19 in Milwaukee.
5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: Jan. 25 to Jan. 30
Check out a homebuying webinar; participate in the Fire and Police Commission’s community meeting; view Mentor Greater Milwaukee’s mentoring symposium; learn about understanding racism; and attend quarterly meeting of Harambee Community Association.
Got questions about the COVID-19 vaccine?
Here are some common questions we are hearing about the vaccine (and answers).
UPDATE: CDC extends federal order halting evictions to March 31
The CDC, at the request of President Joe Biden, extended the federal eviction moratorium. Here is what you need to know.
How residents 65 and older can register for a coronavirus vaccine
Vaccines will be available for those 65 and older as part of Phase 1B of the distribution plan.
5 things to do and know the weekend of Jan. 22
Visit the Golden Lotus Asian Food Market; donate a blanket or two; give blood at the Sherman Phoenix; get tickets for “Identifying Features”; and order food from Royally Vegan.
Vaccinated: Five Milwaukee health care workers share their experiences after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
As questions around the vaccines continue to swirl, Milwaukee health care workers share their experiences with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Renters on verge of eviction may get more aid, housing advocates say
As the Jan. 31 deadline nears for the end of the federal eviction moratorium, housing advocates and landlords alike are optimistic about Milwaukee residents having stable housing.
The NNS coronavirus update for the week of Jan. 18: A new nominee for health commissioner; website offers vaccination resources; free masks being given away on MLK Day
With so much happening with the coronavirus, here’s what you need to know this week, all in one place.
