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$20 Million Federal Grant Aims To Improve Milwaukee River Water Quality

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Effort will stretch from rural Fond du Lac County to the heart of Milwaukee.

Wisconsin DOJ Awarded $7 Million for Substance Abuse Treatment 

Wisconsin DOJ Awarded $7 Million for Substance Abuse Treatment 

Program provides services to prevent crisis, overdoses or criminal charges.

Fire Officials Say Ascension Wisconsin Cuts Will Slow Heart Attack Responses

Fire Officials Say Ascension Wisconsin Cuts Will Slow Heart Attack Responses

Health system will close cardiac catheterization labs at St. Joseph's, St. Francis hospitals.

Report: State’s Small Businesses Pay Much More for Health Care Coverage
Report

State’s Small Businesses Pay Much More for Health Care Coverage

They pay $1,300 more per employee than bigger companies, report finds.

MKE County: Aurora Plans Health Center At Wisconsin Avenue School
MKE County

Aurora Plans Health Center At Wisconsin Avenue School

The school on 27th and Wisconsin was last used by MPS in 2007.

Micro Hospital Opens On Milwaukee’s Far South Side

Micro Hospital Opens On Milwaukee’s Far South Side

For-profit Milwaukee ER & Hospital aims to offer accessible, 'concierge level' care.

Despite State Restrictions, Many Receive Abortions Via Telehealth

Despite State Restrictions, Many Receive Abortions Via Telehealth

About 130 orders per month, perhaps one-fourth of total abortions in Wisconsin.

ArchWell Health Opening Three Senior-Focused Clinics in Milwaukee

ArchWell Health Opening Three Senior-Focused Clinics in Milwaukee

Tennessee-based health care provider plans to transform three vacant commercial spaces.

Menominee Tribe Has 70% Decline in Overdose Deaths, Hospitalizations

Menominee Tribe Has 70% Decline in Overdose Deaths, Hospitalizations

More education, increased supply of fentanyl test strips and Narcan credited.

Wisconsin Sees Surge In Whooping Cough

Wisconsin Sees Surge In Whooping Cough

1,887 confirmed cases of pertussis. Health officials urge people to get vaccinated.

Back in the News: Only 30% of Wisconsin Hospitals Obey Federal Price Transparency Rules
Back in the News

Only 30% of Wisconsin Hospitals Obey Federal Price Transparency Rules

New report shows widespread violation of rules meant to lower hospital costs.

MKE County: County Opens Employee Wellness Clinics
MKE County

County Opens Employee Wellness Clinics

Hoping for long-term savings as county employees get preventive health care at workplace clinics.