Cavalier Johnson- From the office of Mayor Tom Barrett, Back to School Health Fairs

With school season already around the corner, Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) have announced that the City’s 14th annual Back-to-School Health Fairs will be held Friday, Aug. 8, at North Division High School (1011 W. Center St.) and Friday, Aug. 15, at Bradley Tech High School (700 S. 4th St.). Both events will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Services at each fair include school-required vaccinations, lead testing, vision and dental screenings. Free backpacks and school supplies will be provided to children with an up-to-date shot record, or those who receive vaccinations and lead testing at the fairs. 

The health fairs are presented by the City of Milwaukee Health Department and United Way of Greater Milwaukee in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Molina Healthcare, United Healthcare, Anthem BlueCross and BlueShield, Children’s Community Health Plan, Managed Health Services and Milwaukee Urban League. 

Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive gifts and services. For more information, see the attached flyer or visit www.milwaukee.gov/health.