The CDC is blaming the loss of its lead experts because of mass firings from last week across federal health agencies. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) denied a request from Milwaukee's public health department for helping to manage lead hazards in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). The city of Milwaukee Health Department requested the … [Read more...] about CDC can’t help MPS and Milwaukee Health Department with lead crisis
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Milwaukee health officials launch dashboard to track respiratory viruses
A post-holiday spike in respiratory viruses has prompted the Milwaukee Health Department to launch a new dashboard for tracking illnesses such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It was originally launched in January to track COVID-19 but now includes influenza and RSV. The dashboard uses wastewater data to monitor virus trends in the community. Health … [Read more...] about Milwaukee health officials launch dashboard to track respiratory viruses
Introducing the City of Milwaukee’s new interim Commissioner of Health, Marlaina Jackson
We are proud to introduce our next Interim Commissioner of Health, Marlaina Jackson. Commissioner Jackson will serve as the next City of Milwaukee Commissioner of Health effective at 12:00 midnight on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. This term will be in effect until the next commissioner is nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. As a Milwaukee native, … [Read more...] about Introducing the City of Milwaukee’s new interim Commissioner of Health, Marlaina Jackson
City of Milwaukee Health Department hosts back to school health fairs
On Monday, August 31, 2020, the City of Milwaukee Health Department hosted its annual "Back-to-School Fair" at four different locations in Milwaukee. At this location, Hopkins Lloyd School, 1503 W. Hopkins St., students were given school supplies, book bags, masks, and hand sanitizer along with community education materials. The Health Department partnered with United Way of … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee Health Department hosts back to school health fairs
Commissioner Kowalik will return to Washington D.C. to join renowned health policy organization
Dr. Jeanette Kowalik has been the Commissioner of Health for the City of Milwaukee since September 2018. She returned to her hometown to help the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) during a time of crisis. During her tenure, she was able to stabilize the health department, reorganize and reconnect the city to community, regional and state public health partners, and led … [Read more...] about Commissioner Kowalik will return to Washington D.C. to join renowned health policy organization