Health
Bill Allows 17-Year-Olds to Provide Emergency Medical Services
Proposal aims to address staffing shortages, but some EMS groups oppose it.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Expanding Narcan Vending Machine Program
Officials want to add 8 more in Milwaukee; businesses, nonprofits urged to request one.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Will Dental Therapists Solve State’s Shortage of Dentists?
Advocates say yes. Bill licensing dental therapists goes to Gov. Evers for his signature.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Both Sides Oppose 14-Week Abortion Ban
Pro-choice side opposes bill's restrictions; Pro-life groups tell legislators to wait for courts to rule.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Introduce 14-Week Abortion Ban
But Evers promises veto. Proposal would also require referendum.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
DHS Wants All Children Tested For Lead Poisoning
Lead exposure particularly dangerous for young children, but can be remediated if caught.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Grants Will Fund Recovery Housing For Those Facing Homelessness and Battling Opioids
Program is funded by larger opioid settlement.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Local Hospitals Violate Price Transparency Rules
Children’s and Ascension hospitals are the worst, report finds, which causes higher costs.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Froedtert Hospital Plans 9-Story Tower
Located at its Wauwatosa campus. Hospital won't disclose cost or number of beds.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Proposal Supports Small, State-Run Medical Marijuana Program
A plan for five state-run dispensaries with 'tight controls,' says Republican legislator.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Teens Are Vaping Less, But More Stores Are Selling To Those Underage
2019 federal law raised minimum age to 21. Vaping, not cigarettes, are oft-flavored favorite of teens.
Jan 5th, 2024 by Katrina Williams
Federal Change Will Allow Medicaid Coverage To Continue For Kids, Even If Income Rises
Change, aimed at improving health, will allow children to stay on BadgerCare for up to 12 months.
Jan 5th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
