Health
Report Finds 1000% Increase in Fentanyl-Related Deaths
4,300 deaths in state over six-year period linked to synthetic opioids, namely fentanyl.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Would Increase Penalties For Those Supplying Drugs That Lead To Death
But some legislators, including Ryan Clancy, speak out against increasing reckless homicide penalty.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
$80 Million Emergency Rent Assistance Goes To 22,600 Households
County disburses federal funds, in the biggest eviction prevention program it's ever run.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Has New Case Of Mpox
Diease formerly known as monkeypox hasn't gone away. Free vaccines are available.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Hospitals Give Little Charity Care
Stingy numbers for hospitals in the state and county. Should state require more charity care?
Jun 7th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Bipartisan Bill Allows Pharmacists To Prescribe Birth Control
Shortage of primary-care doctors in many parts of state limits access to birth control.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
County Opens New Community Mental Health Clinic
Clinic on Northwest Side will provide services to underinsured and uninsured patients.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Zoning Board Approves Capitol Drive Addiction Treatment Clinic
Community Medical Services approved to open at N. 76th St. and W. Capitol Dr.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State Getting $7.5M Settlement From Opioid Addiction Treatment Producer
In 2016, Wisconsin joined an anti-trust lawsuit against Indivior, the maker of a drug used to treat opioid addiction called Suboxone.
Jun 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Gives Advance Practice Nurses More Freedom
Credentials allow them to work independently from doctors. But doctors oppose bill.
May 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Push Abortion Bills
One clarifies that procedures for miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy allowed. Another funds Choose Life centers.
May 31st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Planning Employee Health Clinics
Three clinics intended to improve primary care access and health outcomes while cutting insurance costs.
May 31st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
