Health
West Nile Virus Found in Milwaukee
Be extra vigilant about avoiding mosquitos.
Aug 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants
99% of public drinking water systems met standards in 2022, but PFAS, lead remain problematic.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Doctor Is First Openly Gay Head of American Medical Association
Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld is an anesthesiologist at Froedtert Hospital.
Jul 28th, 2023 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dane County To Reimburse Employees Traveling for Abortions
County 'has to keep up with the many private employers who are offering a similar benefit.'
Jul 25th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Diaper Mission Fights ‘Period Poverty’
Providing free diapers and menstrual products to poor families in the county.
Jul 23rd, 2023 by Trisha Young, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Many in Wisconsin Losing Medicaid Coverage
39,000 recipients found ineligible in June, first month of transition from pandemic rules.
Jul 22nd, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s Child Care Industry Struggles with Worker Turnover
Low pay, widespread vacancies leading to burnout, turnover among workers.
Jul 18th, 2023 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s 988 Crisis Line a Success
In first year after its launch, 91,000 calls to mental health crisis line, up by 74%.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Abortion Rights Backers Get Two Wins
'There is no such thing as an 1849 abortion ban in Wisconsin.'
Jul 17th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Sixteenth Street Makes Mental Health Care Accessible
4 Milwaukee locations with a presence in 10 schools.
Jul 15th, 2023 by Trisha Young, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
Wisconsin health officials praise the decision, say it will reduce barriers to accessing contraception.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Would Require Insurance Coverage Of Additional Breast Cancer Screenings
The secondary tests, which can cost thousands of dollars, would be covered for at-risk patients
Jul 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
