Health
Republicans Introduce 14-Week Abortion Ban
But Evers promises veto. Proposal would also require referendum.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
DHS Wants All Children Tested For Lead Poisoning
Lead exposure particularly dangerous for young children, but can be remediated if caught.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Grants Will Fund Recovery Housing For Those Facing Homelessness and Battling Opioids
Program is funded by larger opioid settlement.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
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 Murphy
Froedtert 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 Radio
GOP 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 Radio
Wisconsin 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 Williams
Federal 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 Radio
Planned Parenthood Workers Unionizing
More than 100 workers organizing union in Wisconsin.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Black 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 Radio
How 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 Radio
Health 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 Radio
