‘We Aren’t Lazy People’
Rejoining workforce isn’t easy for some who lost jobs due to COVID-19.
Jul 18th, 2021
State Wasted Few Vaccine Doses
Review of data shows just 0.16% of 1.4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses were spoiled or wasted.
Mar 16th, 2021
When Someone in Household Has COVID-19
How to avoid getting it. Expert tips for limiting spread and boosting your immune system.
Jan 18th, 2021
Hospitals Wait In Line for Injury Lawsuits
They are increasingly filing liens against uninsured patients in case they sue someone for damages.
Dec 25th, 2020
Hospital Files 200 Lawsuits Against Patients
Many hospitals in state promised to slow down debt collection during pandemic. They haven’t.
Dec 24th, 2020
Rising Cases, Stress at One Hospital
As legislator leaders fail to take action, health care workers see no end in sight.
Nov 22nd, 2020
People With Disabilities Still Waiting on Unemployment
Wisconsin residents left in limbo with dwindling bank accounts.
Aug 22nd, 2020
Disabled Workers Okayed for Pandemic Aid
State gets federal permission to reverse its policy. Problem arose due to Walker-era restrictions passed.
Jul 29th, 2020
State Using Half of Testing Capacity
DHS officials call for residents to more readily get tested for COVID-19.
Jul 17th, 2020
State Unemployment Insurance System Failing Many
The pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of the current system, and left many without help.
Jul 3rd, 2020
Minority Workers Get Less Unemployment Aid?
National studies shows Black, Latino workers typically get less aid. Wisconsin has no data by race.
Jul 1st, 2020
State Wants Pandemic Aid for Residents on Disability Insurance
State officials are seeking permission from the federal government.
Jun 19th, 2020
Pandemic Exposes Caregiver Shortage
Care for elderly and disabled was already hard to find, the pandemic made it worse.
May 22nd, 2020
Reopening Could Threaten the Vulnerable
Advocates for elderly, disabled urge communities not to reopen too soon.
May 18th, 2020
Ventilators ‘Almost a Death Sentence’?
Study shows they don’t work for many COVID-19 patients, state's hospitals limiting their use.
May 5th, 2020
Hospitals Sue Patients During Pandemic
Wisconsin hospitals continued to sue patients after Gov. Tony Evers declared a Public Health Emergency.
Apr 2nd, 2020
Diabetic? Here’s What You Need to Know During COVID-19 Pandemic
An endocrinologist answers important questions.
Mar 21st, 2020
One Doctor’s Fight to Handle Opioid Crisis
Opioid addiction is rife in rural communities like Necedah. How should a doctor respond?
Jan 1st, 2020
