The two agencies charged with disbursing emergency rental assistance funding to Milwaukee County residents struggle to meet the demand.
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Latinx medical students get the word out about COVID-19
MCW’s Latino Medical Student Association has been working on Milwaukee’s South Side throughout the pandemic, but they see their role as more than just putting shots in arms.
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’People just don’t quite understand how dangerous it can be’: Leaders work to keep Hmong community informed about COVID
Health advocates in Milwaukee’s Hmong community work to keep residents up to date on all things COVID.
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Vaccination rates among youth on the North Side lag far behind Milwaukee County average
Vaccination rates in Milwaukee’s North Side neighborhoods are significantly behind the rest of Milwaukee County for youths.
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‘More important than ever’: Health care workers urge flu shots as winter months approach
Health care workers are preparing for a challenging flu season after seeing an exceptionally low number of cases last year.
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‘The last thing we needed’: Mekong Café scrambles to survive after power outage
The café, located at 5930 W. North Ave., went without power for three days, causing all its food to spoil. The owners estimate they’ve lost $25,000 worth of food during the outage.
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Vaccination rates continue to lag in Milwaukee’s central city neighborhoods
Central city neighborhoods significantly lag behind other areas in Milwaukee County when it comes to vaccination rates, according to Milwaukee Health Department data.
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With one month to go on a grant, Next Door’s COVID-19 outreach team aims high
With a goal of 500 shots by the end of August, Milwaukee nonprofit Next Door is working to break down barriers and get the community vaccinated.
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Some health providers see surge in eating disorders
Some Milwaukee health leaders say they are seeing a surge in eating disorders that they link to challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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‘Neighbors helping neighbors’: Finding food, friendship and community at Friedens
Friedens food pantries provided over 36,000 meals in 2020 despite one of its locations shutting down due to COVID-19.