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National HIV Testing Day is June 27
Posted June 26, 2009
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD), in partnership with several community organizations, will provide free and confidential HIV and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing to recognize National HIV Testing Day. Click here for more information. (Día Nacional de Pruebas del Virus del SIDA (VIH) 27 de Junio)
Posted June 25, 2009
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Summer Heat Advisory Announcement
Posted June 23, 2009
Commissioner Bevan K. Baker and local partners will hold a news conference today to alert the public of the hazards associated with extended periods of extreme heat and the precautions needed for personal protection when this condition exists. Click here for more information on today's news conference. (aviso a los medios de comunicación).
Proper Cleanup of a Flooded Basement
Posted June 19, 2009
With the spring and summer season can sometimes come heavy rains, which can in turn create health hazards in the form of flooded basements. Click here for general safety tips from MHD. (Español) (Hmong)
Additional clean-up resources including safety concerns for mold removal:
City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) Partners with Harvard University
Posted June 9, 2009
MHD is partnering with researchers from the Harvard University School of Public Health to study data generated from the swine flu outbreak response in the City of Milwaukee. Click here for more information about this collaboration (clic aquí para más información sobre esta asociación).
City of Milwaukee Health Department Initiates Safe Sleep Awareness Campaign
Posted April 25, 2009
Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of Health Bevan K. Baker launched a city-wide infant safe sleep public awareness campaign today, reminding all parents and caregivers about the importance of a safe sleep environment. Click on the links below for more information.
Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Recognized for Community Service
Posted April 24, 2009
The Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault has been recognized by Milwaukee County for its expertise in addressing family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. The Commission operates as an entity of the City of Milwaukee Health Department. Click here for more information.
Three City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) Employees Honored
Posted April 9, 2009
Three City of Milwaukee Health Department employees have been recognized by the Wisconsin Association of Public Health for their outstanding contributions toward protecting and improving the health of residents. Click here for more information.
Safe Haven for Infants
Posted April 9, 2009
The City of Milwaukee Health Department and the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare are deeply concerned about recent infant deaths, including the abandonment of a newborn this week, and want Milwaukee County residents to know that there are ways to keep newborns safe. Click here for more information.
Building the Foundation for a Healthy America
National Public Health Week 2009
Posted April 6, 2009
Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderman Willie Wade and Commissioner of Health Bevan K. Baker launched the annual National Public Health Week campaign by unveiling a partnership with UnitedHealthcare to improve childhood lead testing rates. Click here for more information.
Importance of Safe Sleep Positioning for Infants Stressed
Posted March 16, 2009
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is very clear in its official position regarding infant safe sleep practices: It does not promote or advise parents to share a bed with an infant. Infants may be brought into bed for nursing or comforting, but should be returned to their own safe space to sleep when the parent is ready to return to sleep.
For more information and resources focused on infant mortality, click on the "Infant Mortality in Milwaukee" button on the right side of this screen.
Special Upcoming Free Immunization Clinics!
Posted March 5, 2009
The MHD is offering two special Saturday immunization clinics free of charge for Milwaukee children who need their shots updated. One is scheduled for April 25th, and another for May 16th. Click here for more information.
Super Kids get Immunized!
Posted March 5, 2009
Does your child need help getting his or her shots updated in order to comply with school immunization requirements? The City of Milwaukee Health Department holds free immunization clinics on a regular basis. Click here to go to our Immunizations page, and scroll down to "FREE Immunization Clinics".