Health

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.

Number of Hospitals Losing Money In Wisconsin Triples

Number of Hospitals Losing Money In Wisconsin Triples

Sixty hospitals reported losses in 2022 as revenue falls and costs grow.

Evers, DNR Announce $402 Million Funding to Improve Local Drinking Water

Evers, DNR Announce $402 Million Funding to Improve Local Drinking Water

Funding from Safe Drinking Water Loan Program will address PFAS, lead and nitrates.

Federal Government Designates Wisconsin as Regional Tech Hub

Federal Government Designates Wisconsin as Regional Tech Hub

Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub can compete for up to $75 million in federal funding.

More Doulas Getting Trained in Milwaukee

More Doulas Getting Trained in Milwaukee

Program by African American Breastfeeding Network aims to reduce infant mortality.

Bill Would Triple Eviction Notice Period For Long-Term Care Facilities

Bill Would Triple Eviction Notice Period For Long-Term Care Facilities

Shift from 30 to 90 days would give more time to find new housing.

Partyline Vote Approves Ban On Gender-Affirmation Procedures, Sports Participation For Transgender Kids
State DHS Urges Syphilis Testing During Pregnancy

State DHS Urges Syphilis Testing During Pregnancy

Congenital syphilis cases up dramatically in state and nation.