Health

Boy Scouts Create Healing Garden for Mental Health Patients

• Ty Simpson
• May 7, 2013

There's a little more beauty to enjoy at Milwaukee County's Mental Health Complex thanks to members of Wauwatosa Boy Scout Troop #21 and other volunteers.

Health

Milwaukee County Housing Division Offers Emergency Flood Assistance

• Ty Simpson
• Apr 12, 2013

Milwaukee County's Housing Division Offers Emergency Flood Assistance

Government

Don’t Be Left in the Dark! - Deadline for Energy Assistance Applications Approaching

• Ty Simpson
• Mar 14, 2013

The deadline for residents to apply for energy assistance funds is approaching, and waiting until the last minute could leave many families without electricity and heat.

Crime

Incarceration Alternatives Help "Trash" Crime

• Ty Simpson
• Feb 28, 2013

Over the last 10 years Running Rebels estimates more than $60 Million in taxpayer money was saved when intervention programs were favored over incarceration.

Health

Latino Mental Health Summit

• Ty Simpson
• Feb 21, 2013

Local mental health care providers coming together to address the needs of the growing Latino community.

Government

Low-Interest & No-Interest Home Repair Loans

• Ty Simpson
• Feb 1, 2013

Low-interest and no-interest home repair loans for qualified Milwaukee County residents.

Health

Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services 2012 Review

• Ty Simpson
• Feb 1, 2013

The Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services is pleased to share our 2012 Review. Here's a look back at some of the department’s major accomplishments over the last year.

Health

Take Care in the Cold: Common Medications Could Put You at Risk

• Ty Simpson
• Jan 24, 2013

Some common medications could increase your risk of developing hypothermia.

Milwaukee County EMS Helps Manage Crowded ERs

• Ty Simpson
• Jan 17, 2013

Milwaukee County Emergency Medical Services (MC EMS) is prepared to help hospitals reroute patients as the rising number of flu cases pushes local emergency rooms toward capacity.