Health
Fewer Kids Are Getting Tested For Lead Than Before Pandemic
17% decline across Wisconsin since 2019.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Names New Health Commissioner
Michael Totoraitis will lead department, subject to council confirmation.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $45 Million More From Opioid Companies
Settlement hikes total award to $101 million, largest municipal payout in state history.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Will Hospital Merger Help Consumers?
A frank look at the impact of latest merger, of Froedtert Health and ThedaCare.
Apr 16th, 2023 by John Torinus
Froedtert To Merge With Fox Valley’s ThedaCare
Merger would create larger competitor in consolidation-driven health care space.
Apr 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Will Get $139 Million Federal Funds for Water Infrastructure
Around $81 million will be set aside for replacement of lead pipes.
Apr 9th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rising Overdose Deaths From Drugs Cut With Xylazine In Milwaukee
Powerful veterinary sedative, often combined with Fentanyl, causing overdose deaths.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Spike In Deaths Points to Tainted Local Drug Supply
Milwaukee County has averaged one overdose death every four hours since Saturday.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
More Than 700,000 in State Losing Additional FoodShare Benefits
Food pantries brace for high demand, say pandemic benefits cutoff too sudden.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Support For Extending Medicaid Benefits For Postpartum Mothers
Approximately 50 post-partum deaths annually that the Wisconsin health department believes are preventable.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
FDA’s Move To Increase Overdose-Reversal Drug Access Could Save Lives
Wisconsin health leaders say over-the-counter Narcan sales will help abate opioid overdose crisis.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
Jail Vaccine Incentive Payments Worked
Report finds vaccination rates spiked at county jail, CRC when incentive payments offered.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
