A COVID-19 relief program from the federal government is paying families to help offset the cost of meals for kids in virtual learning. Children who qualify for free or reduced price meals and have attended school remotely are eligible.
covid-features
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center teams with Department of Health Services for special vaccination effort this week
A special effort by the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services will put shots in arms of eligible tribal members.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News
The NNS coronavirus update for week of March 8: State launches new hotline; Milwaukee County targets two ZIP codes for vaccination outreach
Those 65 and older in the 53204 and 53206 ZIP codes will now have another option for receiving their vaccine, and another hotline will connect residents with information.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News
New mental health clinic opens on National Avenue
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers is teaming with the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division to bring behavioral health services to the South Side.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Clearing the air: Answering commonly asked questions about the coronavirus vaccine
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.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News
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.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News
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.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News
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.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News
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.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety
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.