Health

MKE County: County Offering $2.8 Million For Opioid Addiction Programs
MKE County

County Offering $2.8 Million For Opioid Addiction Programs

Awarding grants for addiction prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery.

MKE County: County’s Paratransit Service Shows Improvement
MKE County

County’s Paratransit Service Shows Improvement

French company hired by MCTS to transport people with disabilities has improved service.

Visiting Eau Claire, Evers Chides Legislators for Blocking Hospital Funds

Visiting Eau Claire, Evers Chides Legislators for Blocking Hospital Funds

As Republicans withhold aid, hospital closings create health-care gap in western Wisconsin.

BadgerCare Recipients Can Get Free Over-The-Counter Birth Control

BadgerCare Recipients Can Get Free Over-The-Counter Birth Control

Ever directs DHS order: pharmacies can provide Opill at no cost for recipients.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against Unemployment Tax Exemption For Catholic Organization

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against Unemployment Tax Exemption For Catholic Organization

Religious groups said they will appeal the ruling to U.S. Supreme Court

Kaul Hints He Could Pursue Larger Wisconsin Abortion Lawsuit

Kaul Hints He Could Pursue Larger Wisconsin Abortion Lawsuit

Wisconsin AG suggests he will pursue ruling if Supreme Court agrees to hear case.

New Cancer Treatment Coming To Wisconsin

New Cancer Treatment Coming To Wisconsin

Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin building new proton therapy clinic.

State Still Faces Nursing, Health Care Worker Shortage

State Still Faces Nursing, Health Care Worker Shortage

New report finds many unfilled job openings in 8 of 18 professions hospitals employ.

State Democrats Make Push To Codify Right To Birth Control

State Democrats Make Push To Codify Right To Birth Control

But Republicans aren't expected to advance proposal.

MKE County: County Partnering With Froedtert on Employee Health Clinics
MKE County

County Partnering With Froedtert on Employee Health Clinics

County aims to use federal funds to create clinics designed to save money in future years.

Dohmen Fund Continues Nationwide Push For Healthy Eating Initiatives

Dohmen Fund Continues Nationwide Push For Healthy Eating Initiatives

Bronzeville-based foundation has invested $15 million for healthy food access.

Health Care Experts Warn of Misleading Insurance Pitches

Health Care Experts Warn of Misleading Insurance Pitches

State Commissioner warns of "unsuitable...misrepresented" health insurance policies.