Health
GOP Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Health Care For Minors
Wisconsin lawmakers circulating bill that targets medical providers for providing hormone therapy, other treatments.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
DAs in Milwaukee, Dane Counties Urged to Prosecute Abortion Providers
Anti-abortion groups accuse Planned Parenthood of flouting state law.
Sep 27th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Halts Medical Travel Subsidy For Abortions
With abortions resuming in state, supervisors hold off on medical travel program.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Can State Reduce Its High Black Infant Mortality Rate?
Wisconsin has one of highest rates in U.S. Experts, research suggest solutions.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Jane Houseal and Drake White-Bergey
What to Know About New COVID-19 Booster Shots
Switching brands may help, switching arms may not.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Wins $3 Million To Fight Youth Homelessness
Continuum of Care partners will rely on youth input for how funding will be spent.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Drug Settlements Could Help Expand Opioid Addiction Programs
Settlements with opioid producers and distributors could fund 3 programs.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
As Abortions Resume in Wisconsin, Senate Crafts New Restrictions
GOP bills forbid abortion training at UW hospitals, fund crisis pregnancy centers.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Aspartame, Used In Diet Coke, Likely Safe In Moderation Says Scientist
Medical College of Wisconsin has research that confirms WHO findings, but there are times to avoid sweetener.
Sep 16th, 2023 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pilot Program Aims To Lower Infant Mortality Rates Through Healthy Food
New program provides medically-tailored meals to high-risk prenatal patients in Milwaukee.
Sep 15th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
State Health Leaders Urge Individuals To Get New COVID-19 Booster Shot
Updated vaccine better matched to variants currently circulating.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution
In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
