Health
Local Hospitals Violate Price Transparency Rules
Children’s and Ascension hospitals are the worst, report finds, which causes higher costs.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyFroedtert Hospital Plans 9-Story Tower
Located at its Wauwatosa campus. Hospital won't disclose cost or number of beds.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Proposal Supports Small, State-Run Medical Marijuana Program
A plan for five state-run dispensaries with 'tight controls,' says Republican legislator.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Teens Are Vaping Less, But More Stores Are Selling To Those Underage
2019 federal law raised minimum age to 21. Vaping, not cigarettes, are oft-flavored favorite of teens.
Jan 5th, 2024 by Katrina WilliamsFederal Change Will Allow Medicaid Coverage To Continue For Kids, Even If Income Rises
Change, aimed at improving health, will allow children to stay on BadgerCare for up to 12 months.
Jan 5th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioPlanned Parenthood Workers Unionizing
More than 100 workers organizing union in Wisconsin.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Graham KilmerBlack Patients Less Likely to Get Home Health Care After Hospitalization
Marquette study examined data from 14,000 Medicare patients at 31 U.S. hospitals.
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Did Dobbs Decision Affect State’s Birth Rate?
1,500 more babies were born in Wisconsin after Roe overthrown, study finds.
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioHealth Leaders Say Wisconsin Isn’t Moving Fast Enough on PFAS
Concern remains about new state legislation, while sponsors call it a balancing act.
Dec 28th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioBaldwin-Sponsored Bill Funds Local Veterans Service Officers
Officers help veterans access services. Bill passed US Senate unanimously.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Health Officials Urge Holiday Caution Amid Respiratory Illness Spread
COVID-19, RSV and the flu are all spreading.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Erik GunnBoard Approves Much Debated Health Travel Program, Once Focused On Abortion
Proposal began as attempt to pay for travel costs related to out of state abortions.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer