Ascension to require COVID vaccine for associates

Ascension is moving to require our associates to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of patients and visitors.

Yelich tests positive for COVID, was vaccinated

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a Tuesday, July 27 report.

Brewers' TeamSmile event brings dentists to ballpark

Since the coronavirus pandemic started, Milwaukee area dentists say that a significant portion of underserved children are going without proper dental checkups. A surprise group is going to bat for them to help brighten their smiles.

NFL will fine unvaccinated players over $14K for violating COVID-19 protocols

The NFL outlined in its June training camp and preseason COVID-19 protocols that unvaccinated players can get fined $14,650 for violating preventative health measures.

COVID-19 delta variant surge: How to tell if you’re in high-risk area

As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in the U.S., the CDC is now saying vaccinated people should wear masks again indoors in areas with high or substantial community transmission. Here’s how to find out which areas are considered high-risk.

Milwaukee mayor encourages masks, COVID trends worsen

Milwaukee County officials and health leaders on Tuesday, July 27 share an update on the latest COVID-19 trends and developments.

DOJ: Federal law doesn’t prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates

An opinion posted on Monday by Justice Department lawyers states that federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use authorization.

MATC forgives student debt, $6M+ from pandemic

MATC will forgive over $6 million of debt owed to the college by students who attended MATC during the pandemic.

Red Cross: Emergency need for donors

The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage.

Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records

Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.

Children’s Wisconsin receives $20M donation
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Children’s Wisconsin received the single largest gift in its history: $20 million to transform the delivery of integrated mental and behavioral health care at every Children’s Wisconsin primary care and urgent care location.

No plans for Milwaukee mask mandate's return

Wisconsin’s COVID-19 numbers are rising. Dr. Anthony Fauci warns the country is "going in the wrong direction." Some places outside of Wisconsin, like St. Louis, are bringing back mask mandates, even for the vaccinated.

Mask mandate returns to St. Louis, other areas in US amid COVID-19 surge

Cities and counties across the U.S. are reinstating mask requirements in hopes of curbing another deadly wave of the ongoing pandemic, and St. Louis is the latest.