Public Health News

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New Appointments to the Health Department

July 21, 2008

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is pleased to announce that Kawanza Newson has been named the new Health Communications Officer. Ms. Newson will serve as the public information officer and media liaison for the department.

In addition, the MHD is pleased to announce that Celestine (Tina) Grace has been named Community Health Services Officer. In her new role she will develop and manage relationships with community, business and health care organizations to support public health goals.

Click here to read the press release.

Walk to Support Breastfeeding

July 11, 2008

Milwaukee County's WIC Program joins with the Milwaukee County Breastfeeding Coalition in inviting you to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (August 1 - 7) by participating in the 2nd Annual Walk to Protect, Promote, and Support Breastfeeding . To find out more, click here to view the event flier .

Stay Cool Without Opening Fire Hydrants

July 10, 2008

It is dangerous and against the law to open fire hydrants without permission. Milwaukee city officials today warned of the hazards of illegally opening hydrants as hot temperatures are predicted for the next few days. City Public Works, Health, Fire, Police, and Milwaukee Public Schools offered alternative ways to cool off. For more information, click here to read the press release or click here to be directed to our Heat Health web page .

First Animal Cases of West Nile Virus Discovered

July 1, 2008

Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services has announced the first detected animal infections of the West Nile Virus. Click here to read more.

Reducing mosquito breeding will help to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV) this summer, especially after the recent flooding. For information on what you can do to help reduce the number of mosquitos in your area, visit our West Nile Virus webpage . Also, read this Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services tip sheet for extra help.

Public Health News Alert: Flood Cleanup Information

June 27, 2008

Click here for general safety tips from MHD. (Español) (Hmong)

Additional clean-up resources including safety concerns for mold removal:

Protect Your Family - Immunize!

Children benefit from immunizations by having a much greater chance at avoiding terrible childhood diseases like polio or mumps. For more information on how you can set up an appointment to immunize your child, see our immunization web page . For timely information about specific vaccines, click on the links below.