News & Views
Neumann – No ObamaCare, cut BadgerCare
It’s sketchy on details, but Republican Mark Neumann’s health reform agenda is more thorough than what other gubernatorial candidates have out there.
Aug 30th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Feds should monitor insurance, John says
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Tim John sees access to health care as a right, and the need for more government involvement in monitoring insurance rate increases.
Aug 23rd, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Democrats duke it out in assembly and senate races
Local assembly and senate primary races focus on Democratic credentials, job creation and MPS.
Aug 19th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Barrett would bring ‘adult leadership’ to health reform
The next governor will determine how health care reform unfolds in Wisconsin. The first of four interviews with the state's gubernatorial hopefuls on the subject.
Aug 16th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Sixteenth Street finds success with a new model of care
The new Centering Pregnancy site within the Sixteenth Street Community Health Center is at the forefront of health care system reform.
Jul 26th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
National health reform is here
Wisconsin is ahead of many other states in putting the new federal health care reform law to work.
Jul 19th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Troubling trends seen in teen drug use
After a decade of consistent declines, national data for 2009 reflect noticeable increases in teens’ alcohol and drug use.
Jul 12th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Midwives seek answers to infant mortality trends
An upcoming conference in Madison will explore how midwifery services can be used to improve the health and wellness of new mothers and their babies.
Jul 5th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Cure ailing schools to improve kids’ health
Better education is related to better health.
Jun 14th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Changing hearts and minds for better health
Scientists at UW-Madison are leading groundbreaking research into how transforming the mind can change the brain and body.
May 31st, 2010 by Julie Sneider
How far will the boss go to make you shape up?
Some companies are using tough love to convince workers to get fit.
May 24th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Agency sees progress – and more work – in AIDS fight
The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin opened 25 years ago to help AIDS patients die with dignity. Today, the center helps people with HIV live long and healthy lives.
May 10th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
