Health
Planned Parenthood Workers Unionizing
More than 100 workers organizing union in Wisconsin.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Graham KilmerBlack Patients Less Likely to Get Home Health Care After Hospitalization
Marquette study examined data from 14,000 Medicare patients at 31 U.S. hospitals.
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Did Dobbs Decision Affect State’s Birth Rate?
1,500 more babies were born in Wisconsin after Roe overthrown, study finds.
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioHealth Leaders Say Wisconsin Isn’t Moving Fast Enough on PFAS
Concern remains about new state legislation, while sponsors call it a balancing act.
Dec 28th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioBaldwin-Sponsored Bill Funds Local Veterans Service Officers
Officers help veterans access services. Bill passed US Senate unanimously.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Health Officials Urge Holiday Caution Amid Respiratory Illness Spread
COVID-19, RSV and the flu are all spreading.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Erik GunnBoard Approves Much Debated Health Travel Program, Once Focused On Abortion
Proposal began as attempt to pay for travel costs related to out of state abortions.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Graham KilmerFroedtert Finalizing Merger With Fox Valley Health Care Group
Froedtert-ThedaCare merger goes into effect Jan. 1, with separate brands remaining.
Dec 21st, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioState Appeals Court Could Next Decide If Abortion Legal
Sheboygan District Attorney appeals Dane County decision invalidating 1849 abortion ban.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Makes It Far Easier To Replace Your Lead Service Line
Opt-in program part of citywide plan to replace all lead service lines in 20 years.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Aims to Become Healthiest City In Wisconsin
New plan by city health department addresses racism, health equity.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Could Prevent Nearly All Maternal Deaths Review Finds
55 people died in 2021 alone. Group working to analyze issue, recommend improvements.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio