Health

• DNC Chair Talks Healthcare in Milwaukee

  Jan 17th, 2020 by Corri Hess

  Chair Tom Perez is touring 2020 battle ground states discussing health care.

• Op Ed

  Bipartisan Medicaid Expansion in Kansas

  Jan 17th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan

  A model for Wisconsin to follow, bringing more health care coverage to state.

• What Are PFAS Chemicals?

  Jan 15th, 2020 by Christy Remucal

  And why so harmful? About those ‘forever chemicals” getting so much attention.

• Data Wonk

  The Return of Texas v. U.S.

  Jan 9th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson

  Case could kill ACA, leave 18 million without health insurance. Which states would be hurt most?

• CBD Oil Products Rising in Popularity

  Jan 6th, 2020 by Shamane Mills

  Sold in everything from lotion to beer to e-cigarettes. Regulators, researchers worry it's gone too far.

• City’s Minorities Depend On Catholic Hospitals

  Jan 3rd, 2020 by Parker Schorr and Rikha Sharma Rani

  But that can mean less access to reproductive care for women.

• One Doctor’s Fight to Handle Opioid Crisis

  Jan 1st, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith

  Opioid addiction is rife in rural communities like Necedah. How should a doctor respond?

• Plenty of Horne

  Public Market Scores Gimbel’s Sign

  Dec 31st, 2019 by Michael Horne

  Classic, 86-pound plaque from 1920s joins a sign from rival Boston Store.

• Many Hospitals Restrict Reproductive Care

  Dec 31st, 2019 by Parker Schorr and Rikha Sharma Rani

  Catholics run one third of state hospitals, and prohibit abortions, contraception and sterilization.

• Why State’s Birth Rate Is Falling

  Dec 27th, 2019 by Shamane Mills

  Lowest rate in 44 years. Several reasons, experts say.

• Holiday Help for Mental Health Issues

  Dec 25th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez and Xiao Liu

  Tips for dealing with stress and how to access free mental health services.

• Rise in Pot Vaping by Teens

  Dec 23rd, 2019 by Shamane Mills

  Use has doubled in two years nationally. Schools in state see rising problem.