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Walk-in well child check up visits, sports physicals and vaccines, Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 8:00am - 12 noon. Mark your calendars!

Join Outreach Community Health Centers and its MCW Family Medicine Residents for walk-in well child check up visits, sports physicals and vaccines, on site, Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 8:00am - 12 noon. No appointment needed.

Visits and vaccines are available on a first come, first served basis. Supplies may be limited based on community participation. Must have a parent or legal guardian present, and bring photo ID and insurance card.

Back to school event THIS WEEKEND!
See details below.

TWO DAYS until our Back to School Fair!
We have some exciting additions to the fair that we wanted to share:
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office will be here grilling hot dogs and brats as part of their "Brat with a Cop" program 🌭👮‍♀️
The barbers from Cash Cuts Barbershop will be here giving FREE haircuts ✂️💈
Lakeview Health will be here will their mobile clinic
Plus many other great community partners 👨‍⚕️❤️

Please note that for the backpack distribution, the child receiving it MUST BE PRESENT.
We have 500 fully stocked backpacks to hand out and they will be given on a first come, first served basis.

We hope to see you there!

You are not alone - remember you can always call or text 988!

There are endless reasons for why life can be difficult, but you are never alone. Whatever your situation, you have a skilled, caring counselor available 24/7 with free and confidential support. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org/chat

Stay cool, everyone!!

Finding ways to and keeping family, friends, and neighbors safe is important.

🏠 Stay indoors in air conditioning if possible
💧 Drink plenty of water
🚗 Never leave people or pets inside vehicles

FREE veggies and fruits starting this Saturday at Victory Garden Initiative!!

Victory Garden Initiative is starting their weekly farmstand this Saturday, July 27th from 12pm - 3pm. Come get fresh and free veggies and fruits!

Families with school aged children - mark your calendars!

With back-to-school right around the corner, MHD is excited to announce the 23rd Annual Back-to-School Health Fair! Join us on Saturday, August 10, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Milwaukee Academy of Science. ✏️🍎📚

Get your kids ready for the upcoming school year with FREE school-required immunizations (no insurance needed). Enjoy a variety of fun-filled activities, FREE onsite food trucks, and free kids' backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last). We can't wait to see you there!

More information at milwaukee.gov/BTSHF

It's that time of year. PLEASE CELEBRATE SAFELY! Happy 4th of July!

Remember, fireworks and safety go hand in hand! 🎆

✨ Obey local laws and permitting requirements for fireworks
✨ Keep a bucket or water or garden hose nearby
✨ Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Soak them with water, then throw them away

Learn more: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2024/CPSC-Urges-Caution-while-Celebrating-as-Fireworks-Related-Injuries-Trend-Upward

Check out the Grab & Go program! First one is tomorrow.

For Men’s Health Month, the City of Milwaukee Health Department has 6 tips to support men in your life who are facing mental health challenges.
- Be an advocate
- Be an active listener
- Offer support
- Practice self-care
- Be patient & non-judgmental
- Build a support network
Read on for more info!

Happy Pride!

Good Morning!! Happy Pride from Community Program's Youth Advisory Council! Here is our JUNE schedule! We can not wait to see you for Movie and Game nights this Pride month!

Friday Fun in the Park - this Friday!

A fun event THIS FRIDAY for seniors!

Happening Friday, May 24: Senior Wellness & Fun Fair. There will be source tables, prizes and give-aways, and bingo! Details below:

Free event - Cantos de las Américas - tomorrow night at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee!

TOMORROW - Cantos de las Américas will take place on May 10 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center! https://mpsmke.com/4bp2PD4

Grill safety tips - good to know!

As the weather warms up, it's time to think about grill safety.🔥

🍔Clean your grill after each use to remove grease that can start a fire
🌭Open your gas grill before lighting
🧒Keep a 3 ft. safe zone around your grill

Be ready for the statewide tornado drill today!

UPDATE: The 6:45 p.m. statewide tornado drill is canceled. More information: https://wem.wi.gov/ready240411a/

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STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL TODAY!

When: 1:45 p.m. & 6:45 p.m.

Use these times to practice your tornado sheltering plans at home, work, or school.

Learn more: https://wem.wi.gov/ready240411/

Tomorrow is voting day. Find out where to vote and what's on the ballot: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/My-Voter-Info

My Voter Info My Vote

Mom 2 Mom will be hosting a Free Spring Rummage on April 16th at SSHC which will be open to all clients as well as moms in the community. This year’s rummage will include clothing for children of all sizes, baby items, unused hygiene products and gently used toys and books.

In preparation for the rummage, home visiting nurses are collecting items starting today! Please feel free to bring in any items you have at home that you were planning to donate. Clients can bring in items they would like to get rid of as well! Contact Katie L at 414-758-0661 with questions.

Lots of ways to celebrate Black History Month in Milwaukee!

24 ways you can celebrate Black History Month in Milwaukee There are many ways to celebrate Black History Month in your neighborhood-and beyond.

💖Yay, Milwaukee! 🥳

Milwaukee turns 178 today! Happy birthday, Milwaukee 🎂 ❤️

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Safety tips for these cold, cold days!

🚨IMPORTANT 🚨

❄️ Stay SAFE.❄️

Get helpful tips from various City departments on keeping warm, finding shelter, parking during snow emergencies, snow clearing, salting, and preventing frozen water pipes at milwaukee.gov/coldweather.

Spread the word on these resources. Stay safe and warm!

With the snowy weather tonight and temperatures expected to drop this weekend, there are places to warm up around Milwaukee County. Please call 211 if you are in need of further assistance.

Men Only:
Guest House
1216 N 13th Street
walk-ins only
7-10pm intake; can stay from 7pm-7am

Men, Women, and Families:

MRM/Joy House/Door of Hope
819 N 18th Street
may call ahead for shelter space: 414-344-2211

Men and Women:
St. Ben's
930 W State Street
walk-ins only
8-10pm intake; can stay from 7pm-7am

Repairers of the Breach
1335 W Vliet Street
walk-ins only
7-8pm intake; can stay from 7pm-7am

Hillview
1615 S 22nd Street
walk-ins only
7pm-7am; must leave by 7am

Looking for something to do this New Year's weekend?

15 Things to Do in Milwaukee This New Year’s Weekend - Milwaukee Magazine Ring in the New Year with dance parties, masquerades and more.

A holiday event this evening!

Christmas Gifts, Christmas Trees, Christmas is the time to please! Come Celebrate these cheerful times with local resources! Receive prizes and gifts, as well as a grocery bag giveaway! An event for the whole family and we hope to see you here.

**Important winter parking information to keep in mind!**

Find a Thanksgiving meal around Milwaukee.

Thanksgiving meals available around the Milwaukee area this week. More information can be found here:

https://milwaukeenns.org/2023/11/16/where-to-find-free-thanksgiving-meals-in-milwaukee-and-how-to-help-your-neighbors

Looks like a terrific event for your housing needs!

Join us this Saturday at the Annual Housing Resource Fair!

This weekend, we'll gain an hour of sleep but lose an hour of light.

Spreading the word.

Attention Veterans! If you need Energy Assistance, Milwaukee County DHHS Veterans' Services and Energy Assistance have teamed up to provide appointment-based applications for Energy Assistance. Make an appointment today by calling 414-522-6629 for an upcoming session.

A fun event to celebrate the season!
Tomorrow at 3:30pm.

Have fun and learn more about local projects at Northwest Side Community Development Corporation's Fall Pumpkin Fest!

Information will include an update on plans for MMSD's West Basin project, the 30th Street Corridor Rail-w-Trail initiative, and the City of Milwaukee's Growing MKE project and housing resources!

Here's a PSA as we continue to enjoy the summer and all of its swimming opportunities. Be a hero; exercise caution and keep these preventative measures in mind when heading out to play.

happens in seconds and is often silent.
It can happen to anyone when there is access to water.
🏊Always swim with a buddy
🚫 Avoid alcohol
✅ Wear a life jacket on a boat, even if you know how to swim