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Tag: Milwaukee County

Posted inHealth & Welfare

Milwaukee County psychiatric hospital corrected safety flaws, Wisconsin agency says

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service September 8th, 2023September 7th, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Granite Hills Hospital, the private psychiatric hospital for people who do not have private insurance that contracts with Milwaukee County, has corrected serious safety deficiencies, a Wisconsin agency says.

Posted inEconomy

Milwaukee County to cap bus fares under new system. Here’s what to know. 

Portrait of Wisconsin Watch staff member Jonmaesha Beltran. by Jonmaesha Beltran / Wisconsin Watch March 30th, 2023March 30th, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The Milwaukee County Transit System is launching WisGo, a new fare collection system that Waukesha County Transit will also accept.

Posted inHealth & Welfare

Although free and available, few young children in Milwaukee are getting COVID-19 boosters 

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service December 16th, 2022December 16th, 2022 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Experts cite COVID fatigue, parental skepticism and structural barriers in explaining low rates of vaccination.

Posted inHealth & Welfare

As drug overdose deaths soar, Milwaukee County considers use of opioid settlement funds

Avatar photo by Edgar Mendez / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service December 8th, 2022December 8th, 2022 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Milwaukee County is on pace this year to surpass last year’s record-high total of 643 drug overdose deaths. 

Posted inHealth & Welfare

Milwaukee County sees rise in suicides in Black communities

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service December 5th, 2022December 3rd, 2022 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Groups seek to destigmatize mental illness and highlight resources.

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