Michael Totoraitis brings his unique skill set and stability to the role of Milwaukee commissioner of health, a position that has seen extremely high turnover over the past several years.
Health and Wellness
Posted inNeighborhoods, News
5 things to do and know the weekend of Oct. 16
Check out Nō Studios’ Social Justice Summit; get a flu shot at Gee’s Clippers; attend Amani United’s health and healing fair; make a candle with Vibez Creative Arts Space; and support Tricklebee Cafe’s fundraiser.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, Public Safety, Special Report
SPECIAL REPORT: Extreme heat puts city in double jeopardy
Twenty-five summers after a deadly heat wave hit Milwaukee, the city stands at the intersection of two public health crises: COVID-19 and climate change. Is Milwaukee ready for future extreme heat?
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, Northwest, Public Safety, Sherman Park
How two Milwaukee natives are leading the city’s fight against COVID-19
Jeanette Kowalik and Lilliann Paine are leading Milwaukee’s coronavirus response — and inspiring officials nationwide to examine racism as a public health crisis.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: Helping people live healthy lives, one plate at a time
Sammy Smith has gone from burning his mom’s stoves to blazing new trails as the owner of a health-focused meal-prep business.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, NNS Spotlight, North
NNS Spotlight: ‘I want to help people feel the way I feel’: How business is also pleasure for this entrepreneur
Joanna Brooks used to hate hot yoga. These days, she teaches it – at her own Sherman Phoenix yoga studio.
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How to find reputable health information online
The Medical College of Wisconsin offers tips on how to safely navigate health-related websites for reliable information.
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NNS on Lake Effect Radio: Measles in Milwaukee
NNS reporter Edgar Mendez goes on the air with Mitch Teich of Lake Effect Radio to discuss a possible measles outbreak in the city of Milwaukee.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News
After years of stagnation, mental healthcare in city shows signs of improvement
Milwaukee County’s plan to improve mental healthcare by expanding resources in the community is showing signs of progress.
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Hunger Task Force farm teaches children about food, community
Volunteers and Hunger Task Force staff joined together to harvest crops that will be distributed to local food relief agencies.