Health
State a Leader in Training Home Health Care Workers
Amid federal push for more workers, nearly 5,000 have signed up for free state training.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Prisons Quietly Reinstate Copays For Those With COVID-19 Symptoms
State has one of the highest prisoner copays in nation. DOC says it would suspend copays for outbreaks.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan “Baby Box” Law Allows Parents To Give Up Newborns
Expanded safe haven law allows parents to anonymously give up a child.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling
Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes Bill Blocking Gender Affirming Medical Care
Governor blocks GOP proposal to ban gender-affirming care for minors.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Dane County Judge Rules 1849 Law Does Not Ban Abortions In Wisconsin
Ruling is a win for abortion rights advocates.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Medical Debt Funding Could Be Shifted to Housing, Violence Prevention
County officials have plan for funding earmarked for scuttled medical debt relief project.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
HIV Cases Are Rising in Wisconsin
But those with the disease are living longer, healthier lives.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Limited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives
Vending machines aren't available after hours, or are even turned off during the day.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts
$2 million telemedicine pilot program offers grants to local law enforcement agencies.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fitness Instructor On A Mission To Help Black Men Recovering From Cancer
Leonard Wilson operates program focused on exercise and nutrition.
Nov 23rd, 2023 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Psychedelic Research Blooms in Wisconsin
Bipartisan bill backs pilot program to study the effects of psilocybin on combat PTSD.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
