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Milwaukee Health Department Coronavirus COVID-19 updates. For assistance, find COVID resources online or call the MHD COVID Hotline.
Healthcare.gov will be open from November 1 through January 15, 2022 to help you gain access to the right insurance plan.
The Community Healthcare Access Program (CHAP) & UWM Norris Health Center is here to connect city of Milwaukee residents who seek support applying for effective health insurance coverage.
For questions or assistance with enrollment in state programs (BadgerCare/FoodShare) or federal programs (Marketplace), call the City of Milwaukee Health Department Community Healthcare Access Program at (414) 286-8620 or schedule your virtual 1 on 1 appointment now.
An online resource guide with real-time events, employment opportunities, and programming through youth-serving organizations for Milwaukee residents ages 11-24 and their families.
Updated November 16
MHD provides immunizations by appointment only at our walk-in clinics starting. Learn more and schedule an appointment request online.
Updated September 3
Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine safety, walk-in clinics, sign up for alerts, or schedule an in-home vaccination apoointment.
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Free for anyone, regardless of symptoms. Drive-thru or walk-up at our Menomonee Valley Site, Northwest or Southside Health Centers. Learn more and view map of testing sites.
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 check our Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely webpage for more Covid-19 information, news releases and order updates. #StaySafeMKE
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Posted 09/10/21 - Daily Beaches Water Reports have concluded for the 2021 season and will resume in 2022
Get updated beach advisory information.