Health Department clinics, vaccinations and lead work
Summary
Clinics are back to about 85% staffing but still running reduced half-day hours while serving more patients. The department is dropping private-stock COVID/flu vaccines for insured residents but continues MPS exclusion-week clinics, and MPS lead abatement is complete with ongoing school-based lead screening.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The proposed 2027 Health Department budget is up about 1.5%, with reductions in vaccination purchases and some grant-funded positions left unfunded.
Residents using city health clinics, families relying on vaccination clinics, and children screened for lead exposure.
Insured residents seeking free vaccines from city clinics will be directed to pharmacies and primary care providers instead.
Mentions & discussions (2)
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE — October 5, 2026
Clinics are back to about 85% staffing but still running reduced half-day hours while serving more patients. The department is dropping private-stock COVID/flu vaccines for insured residents but continues MPS exclusion-week clinics, and MPS lead abatement is complete with ongoing school-based lead screening.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE — July 2, 2026
The Health Department can now sign three-party agreements with homeowners and contractors to get lead hazards abated safely in Milwaukee homes. Lead exposure is a serious health risk, especially for kids.
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