Health

Milwaukee Diaper Mission Fights ‘Period Poverty’

Milwaukee Diaper Mission Fights ‘Period Poverty’

Providing free diapers and menstrual products to poor families in the county.

Many in Wisconsin Losing Medicaid Coverage

Many in Wisconsin Losing Medicaid Coverage

39,000 recipients found ineligible in June, first month of transition from pandemic rules.

State’s Child Care Industry Struggles with Worker Turnover

State’s Child Care Industry Struggles with Worker Turnover

Low pay, widespread vacancies leading to burnout, turnover among workers.

State’s 988 Crisis Line a Success

State’s 988 Crisis Line a Success

In first year after its launch, 91,000 calls to mental health crisis line, up by 74%.

The State of Politics: Abortion Rights Backers Get Two Wins
The State of Politics

Abortion Rights Backers Get Two Wins

'There is no such thing as an 1849 abortion ban in Wisconsin.'

Sixteenth Street Makes Mental Health Care Accessible

Sixteenth Street Makes Mental Health Care Accessible

4 Milwaukee locations with a presence in 10 schools.

FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill

FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill

Wisconsin health officials praise the decision, say it will reduce barriers to accessing contraception.

Proposal Would Require Insurance Coverage Of Additional Breast Cancer Screenings

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

MKE County: County EMS Gets Award for Excellence
MKE County

County EMS Gets Award for Excellence

Emergency Medical Services Division again gets recognized for its handling of cardiac arrests.

State Health Care Groups Benefitted From State Budget

State Health Care Groups Benefitted From State Budget

Hiking Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals and funding education of medical personnel.

Study Finds Maternal Death Rate Rose in Last 20 Years

Study Finds Maternal Death Rate Rose in Last 20 Years

Highest increase in Wisconsin was for Native American and Hispanic mothers.

Milwaukee’s Air Quality Worst Among All Large Cities

Milwaukee’s Air Quality Worst Among All Large Cities

Canadian wildfires blamed. Residents advised to limit outdoor activities.