Health

MKE County: Medical Debt Funding Could Be Shifted to Housing, Violence Prevention
MKE County

Medical Debt Funding Could Be Shifted to Housing, Violence Prevention

County officials have plan for funding earmarked for scuttled medical debt relief project.

HIV Cases Are Rising in Wisconsin

HIV Cases Are Rising in Wisconsin

But those with the disease are living longer, healthier lives.

Limited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives

Limited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives

Vending machines aren't available after hours, or are even turned off during the day.

State Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts

State Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts

$2 million telemedicine pilot program offers grants to local law enforcement agencies.

Fitness Instructor On A Mission To Help Black Men Recovering From Cancer

Fitness Instructor On A Mission To Help Black Men Recovering From Cancer

Leonard Wilson operates program focused on exercise and nutrition.

Psychedelic Research Blooms in Wisconsin

Psychedelic Research Blooms in Wisconsin

Bipartisan bill backs pilot program to study the effects of psilocybin on combat PTSD.

Flu, RSV Hospitalizations Are Rising in Wisconsin

Flu, RSV Hospitalizations Are Rising in Wisconsin

Rate has nearly doubled in past week and flu vaccinations are far below pre-pandemic levels.

Wisconsin Cities Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement

Wisconsin Cities Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement

An influx of funding will help, but the pace was already increasing finds new WPF report.

MKE County: Citing Racial Bias, County Ends Birth Cost Recovery Program
MKE County

Citing Racial Bias, County Ends Birth Cost Recovery Program

Practice went after fathers for part of the cost of child birth when Medicaid was used.

Community Groups Working With Milwaukee VA To Prevent Veteran Suicides

Community Groups Working With Milwaukee VA To Prevent Veteran Suicides

Suicide rate for veterans is 58% higher than other adults.

Bipartisan Proposal Would Create Mental Health Crisis Centers Across State

Bipartisan Proposal Would Create Mental Health Crisis Centers Across State

Current model has police offers driving individuals for hours.

PayPal Shielded COVID-19 Misinformation Group Donors

PayPal Shielded COVID-19 Misinformation Group Donors

PayPal Giving Fund allowed for anonymous donations to anti-vaccine, discredited treatment groups.