Health
New Cancer Treatment Coming To Wisconsin
Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin building new proton therapy clinic.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Still Faces Nursing, Health Care Worker Shortage
New report finds many unfilled job openings in 8 of 18 professions hospitals employ.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Democrats Make Push To Codify Right To Birth Control
But Republicans aren't expected to advance proposal.
Mar 8th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
County Partnering With Froedtert on Employee Health Clinics
County aims to use federal funds to create clinics designed to save money in future years.
Mar 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Dohmen Fund Continues Nationwide Push For Healthy Eating Initiatives
Bronzeville-based foundation has invested $15 million for healthy food access.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Health Care Experts Warn of Misleading Insurance Pitches
State Commissioner warns of "unsuitable...misrepresented" health insurance policies.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
New Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill Coming to Wisconsin
Opill be available later this month. Some pharmacists plan to carry it as soon as possible.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Seniors Face Housing Upheaval As Assisted Living Homes Reject Medicaid
Assisted living promises more independence than nursing homes, but it carries serious risks.
Feb 29th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Wisconsin’s Medicaid Postpartum Protection Lags Most States
Legislature has refused to accept federal money to expand Medicaid, with harmful results.
Feb 27th, 2024 by Rachel Hale, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Teenage Mental Health Starts With Baby-Parent Interactions
Health experts say adults should focus more on positive interactions with infants and toddlers.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Young Adult Resource Center Expands to South Side
Owen's Place connects young people with employment opportunities and mental health resources.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion
Organization will ask justices whether Wisconsin's constitution protects right to bodily autonomy in new legal argument
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
