Health

• Op Ed

  Omar’s Journey With Mental Illness

  Dec 9th, 2018 by Brenda Wesley

  How my son struggled and where to find help for those who face problems.

• Health Care Costs Rise for Middle Class

  Dec 7th, 2018 by Shamane Mills

  New report shows premiums, deductibles cost 11% of family income in Wisconsin

• Opioid Task Force Issues Recommendations

  Dec 4th, 2018 by Ximena Conde

  Next step is to implement the city-county task force’s findings, says Ald. Murphy.

• Forum Examines Lead Poisoning Prevention

  Nov 30th, 2018 by Abby Ng

  Solutions? Issue of lead paint vs lead pipes still debated.

• Op Ed

  The War Against Ala Carte Medical Pricing

  Nov 29th, 2018 by John Torinus

  It's the most expensive way to go and payers are increasingly rebelling.

• Murphy’s Law

  State Ruling Threatens City Health?

  Nov 29th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy

  Killing city’s restaurant rating system could increase food-borne illness in Milwaukee.

• Which Counties Rank Best For Health?

  Nov 28th, 2018 by Malia Jones

  Ranking all 72 counties: Ozaukee is healthiest, with Milwaukee and Menomonee at the bottom.

• State Infant Mortality Problem Persists

  Nov 19th, 2018 by Shamane Mills

  Health of babies not improving nationally, CDC data shows, with rate nearly twice as high for black infants.

• Op Ed

  Doctors “Pumping Pills on the Streets”?

  Nov 13th, 2018 by Paul Mozina

  The City-County heroin and opioid task force should be investigating the role of physicians.

• Sponsored

  When Antidepressants Aren’t Enough

  Nov 1st, 2018 by Rogers Behavioral Health

  New TMS therapy at Rogers Behavioral Health can help combat major depression.

• Health Care a Big Issue in Election

  Oct 25th, 2018 by Shamane Mills

  Key issue in Wisconsin; nationally 46% of House and Senate ads mention health care.

• City Hall

  Health Department Faces Criminal Probe

  Oct 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene

  Spat between Hamilton and Zielinski reveals DA investigating and Baker hiring lawyer.