Milwaukee Health Department

Welcome to the City of Milwaukee Health Department!

The City of Milwaukee Health Department is dedicated to creating a healthier, fairer community. Our core values—innovation, fairness, teamwork, courage, accountability, and quality—guide us in making lasting improvements in health. We focus on giving everyone in Milwaukee a fair chance to be healthy, working with residents, partners, and leaders to meet our community's health needs.

Ongoing lead hazard investigations with MPS

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has identified hazardous levels of lead contamination in multiple Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) buildings. These findings, uncovered through separate case investigations by our Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP), in consultation with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), confirm lead hazards inside MPS buildings that exceed state safety standards. As the city’s public health authority, we must inform you that these findings pose an immediate and ongoing risk to the health and safety of students and staff.

For MPS Families and Staff:

Follow the link below for the most up-to-date information.

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MHD Walk-in Vaccine Clinics

Vaccines are essential for everyone, from infants to seniors. Protect yourself and others from serious illness with free flu and COVID-19 vaccines—available to everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance.

Find a nearby MHD vaccine clinic at milwaukee.gov/VaxClinics or contact your healthcare provider to schedule today.

Home Environmental Health

The City of Milwaukee Health Department’s Home Environmental Health (HEH) program is dedicated to the education and reduction of lead poisoning in our communities. Lead poisoning can have lasting health effects, especially for young children. Early detection is critical for taking action, preventing exposure, and reducing health risks.

Visit our FAQ page to learn more about the sources of lead exposure and what you can do to protect your home.

BOMB Doula Program

Now Accepting Clients for 2025!

Are you or someone you know expecting in 2025? The BOMB Doula team has openings for the new year and supports you through pregnancy, birth, and 12 weeks postpartum.

Services are open to all birthing people up to 30 weeks pregnant, with no insurance required. Learn more at milwaukee.gov/BOMB or call (414) 286-8620.

Mental Health Resources

You are not alone, help is available

If you're facing mental health challenges, substance use concerns, or need to talk, help is available.

Visit milwaukee.gov/MentalHealth for local resources or call/text 988 to be connected with mental health professionals.

Connecting You to Supportive Communities:

Focus On Fathers

Support Group for Milwaukee Dads