Health
Experts Discuss Milwaukee’s Plague of Overdose Deaths
Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative confronts a fatal overdose every 16 hours.
May 30th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Felzkowski Leads on Health Care Pricing
Requiring transparency on prices could help battle health care inflation.
May 30th, 2023 by John Torinus
Board Declares May Mental Health Awareness Month
Sup. Kathleen Vincent shares personal struggle with mental health.
May 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Survey of Wisconsin High Schoolers Finds Increase In Depression, Screen Time
50% report having anxiety, 33% depression. Recreational use of digital devices growing.
May 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy
Plus: Board sends abortion proposal to attorney's for additional review
May 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Another Opioid Settlement Anticipated This Year
Settlement with Endo International likely to send money to Milwaukee.
May 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan
With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?
May 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Over 100 Hospitals Push Legislature to Hike Medicaid Funding
Citing state budget surplus as 'historic opportunity' to increase reimbursement rate.
May 23rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Funding Could Have Huge Impact on Families, Economy
Child care program could build the workforce behind our workforce.
May 18th, 2023 by Vincent Lyles and Ellen M. Gilligan
The Wealth Of Children’s Hospital
Nonprofit has $1.5 billion in investments, but still gets many millions in charitable donations.
May 16th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
How To Use Narcan To Save a Life
Nasal spray can reverse an opioid overdose.
May 12th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Feds End COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
Vaccines, testing and treatment will remain free only as long as pre-expiration supplies last.
May 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
