Health
FDA Testing Vapes for Link to Lung Damage
The Wisconsin DHS is tracking 69 possible cases of vaping-related lung disease.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Move Wisconsin Medicaid Expansion Forward
70 percent of Wisconsinites support Medicaid expansion. It would provide health insurance to those without, and save state millions.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Oxycontin Maker Gave $65k to Marquette University
Family behind Purdue Pharma, a company being sued for its role in opioid epidemic, made $60 million in donations to universities around the world.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suicide Texting Hotline Money Finally Released
Republican-led Joint Finance Committee held up releasing funds for almost three months
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Bipartisan Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana
But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald strongly opposes the bill.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Not Settling With OxyContin Manufacturer
Attorney General continuing suit against Purdue Pharma, as other states opt for settlement.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Too Many Wisconsinites Without Health Insurance
Evers' Health Secretary funding effort to increase number of insured.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Feds Award $5.6 Million for Lead Abatement
42-month grant can be used for paint and soil abatement in affected homes.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Researchers Study Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Hispanic Community
Medical College hopes to improve cancer care with research into diagnosis, treatment and survivorship among Latinos in Milwaukee.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
77% Of E-Cigarette Illness Involved THC Cartridges
Federal officials say most cases involved THC cartridges, but still no information on what exactly is causing the damage.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Millions In Health Care Refunds Going Out
Insurance market improving thanks to state reinsurance program.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Milwaukee Experiencing Unprecedented Number of Drug Overdoses
Approximately one drug overdose every 14 hours.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
