Health

Now In Leadership Post, Felzkowski Still Seeking Hospital Pricing Transparency

Now In Leadership Post, Felzkowski Still Seeking Hospital Pricing Transparency

New Republican senate president seeks data to better inform patients.

MKE County: Life-Saving Program Will Provide Blood Transfusions Before Ambulance Gets To Hospital
MKE County

Life-Saving Program Will Provide Blood Transfusions Before Ambulance Gets To Hospital

Milwaukee County is first EMS system in Wisconsin to introduce field blood transfusions.

Milwaukee County Outreach Team Going Door-to-Door Handing Out Narcan in High Overdose Areas

Milwaukee County Outreach Team Going Door-to-Door Handing Out Narcan in High Overdose Areas

Program funded through multistate lawsuit against 4 pharmaceutical companies.

Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Vaccination Before Holidays

Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Vaccination Before Holidays

Flu, RSV and COVID-19 vaccinations are available.

Murphy’s Law: Was Jonathan Brostoff Bullied?
Murphy’s Law

Was Jonathan Brostoff Bullied?

Some Democrats point finger at Shepherd Express, others for Brostoff’s suicide.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Debate 1849 Abortion Law

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Debate 1849 Abortion Law

Liberal members seem ready to overturn or limit impact of 19th century state law.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments Monday in Abortion Lawsuit

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments Monday in Abortion Lawsuit

Does 1849 state law protecting 'life of unborn child' make abortions illegal?

Wisconsin Hospitals Rationing IV Fluids

Wisconsin Hospitals Rationing IV Fluids

There's a national shortage since Hurricane Helene damaged the top IV fluids manufacturer.

Report: One in Three Wisconsin Hospitals Lost Money Last Year
Report

One in Three Wisconsin Hospitals Lost Money Last Year

Survey data highlights higher costs, revenue challenges facing the state's hospitals.

Murphy’s Law: Understanding the Loss of Jonathan Brostoff
Murphy’s Law

Understanding the Loss of Jonathan Brostoff

He was someone who considered suicide as a teen and knew how important the issue was.

The State of Politics: Candidates Ignore State’s Looming ‘Senior Tsunami’
The State of Politics

Candidates Ignore State’s Looming ‘Senior Tsunami’

Over-75 population expected to explode, creating huge shortage of health care workers.

Carroll University Launches Wellness Program To Treat Student Anxiety, Homesickness

Carroll University Launches Wellness Program To Treat Student Anxiety, Homesickness

The Wellness Advocate initiative works to address surge of social issues arising from pandemic-triggered isolation.