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Milwaukee Health Department
Milwaukee Health Department Coronavirus COVID-19 Updates: The City of Milwaukee Health Department is monitoring the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Questions about the coronavirus? Call 2-1-1 for assistance.
Artists, Entrepreneurs, Government & Healthcare Collaborate to STOP COVID-19
Medical College of Wisconsin: Getting the Message out about COVID-19
Updated November 3
Free for anyone, regardless of symptoms at Miller Park, Northwest or Southside Health Centers. No appointment needed. Pre-register NOW before arriving for testing.
Learn more and view map of testing sites
Updated January 7
Flu shots are more important this year due to COVID-19. Protect your crew by getting a routine flu shot this year and every year.
Find Vaccines Near You
Updated October 15, 2020
Effective July 16, 2020, the Milwaukee Common Council adopted an ordinance requiring that all persons wear face coverings in public spaces, indoors and outdoors. Free masks are available at Northwest and Southside Health Centers.
View map of additional sites and learn more.
Need help managing your money because of COVID-19?
The Financial Navigators Program helps residents one-on-one over the phone to address personal financial issues, identify action steps to manage expenses and provides referrals to maximize income.
Protect your family from lead exposure by getting lead safe! Lead exposure can occur through lead-based paint, drinking water, soil and other materials. What can you do?
Get Lead Safe in Three: Visit Lead-Safe Milwaukee
The City of Milwaukee Health Department is taking action to raise awareness that opioids can be addictive and dangerous. Know the risk of what you're taking / Conozca los riesgos que hay en lo que está tomando
Violence is a public health issue. To coordinate and guide a public health approach to violence prevention, Milwaukee's Blueprint for Peace serves as a comprehensive, community-driven agenda for addressing the complex factors that drive violence.
The MHD is committed to moving us forward with your best interests and safety at mind and heart. We need to stride forward with confidence. Please Stay Safe Milwaukee.
Please check our Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely webpage for more information, news releases and updates
Commissioner Kowalik and Deputy Commissioner Evers
Get to know MHD staff.
Kudos from the Board of Health President and Vice President.
414-286-3521
414-286-5900
Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N. Broadway, 3rd Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Commissioner Jackson
Introducing the City of Milwaukee Interim Commissioner of Health, Marlaina Jackson
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Posted 9/09/20
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