Health

• Police Seize Almost $1 Million From THC Vaping Operation

  Oct 11th, 2019 by Alana Watson

  Department looking for a connection to the outbreak of vaping-related lung disease.

• DNR Releases PFAS Contamination Data

  Oct 8th, 2019 by Erik Gunn

  PFAS chemicals have been linked to a multitude of health problems

• FDA Testing Vapes for Link to Lung Damage

  Oct 8th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes

  The Wisconsin DHS is tracking 69 possible cases of vaping-related lung disease.

• Op Ed

  Move Wisconsin Medicaid Expansion Forward

  Oct 8th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan

  70 percent of Wisconsinites support Medicaid expansion. It would provide health insurance to those without, and save state millions.

• Oxycontin Maker Gave $65k to Marquette University

  Oct 7th, 2019 by Rich Kremer

  Family behind Purdue Pharma, a company being sued for its role in opioid epidemic, made $60 million in donations to universities around the world.

• Suicide Texting Hotline Money Finally Released

  Oct 3rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin

  Republican-led Joint Finance Committee held up releasing funds for almost three months

• Bipartisan Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana

  Oct 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes

  But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald strongly opposes the bill.

• Wisconsin Not Settling With OxyContin Manufacturer

  Oct 2nd, 2019 by Brady Carlson

  Attorney General continuing suit against Purdue Pharma, as other states opt for settlement.

• Too Many Wisconsinites Without Health Insurance

  Oct 2nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills

  Evers' Health Secretary funding effort to increase number of insured.

• City Hall

  Feds Award $5.6 Million for Lead Abatement

  Oct 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  42-month grant can be used for paint and soil abatement in affected homes.

• Researchers Study Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Hispanic Community

  Sep 30th, 2019 by Alana Watson

  Medical College hopes to improve cancer care with research into diagnosis, treatment and survivorship among Latinos in Milwaukee.

• 77% Of E-Cigarette Illness Involved THC Cartridges

  Sep 30th, 2019 by Shamane Mills

  Federal officials say most cases involved THC cartridges, but still no information on what exactly is causing the damage.