Health
It’s the Health Care Costs, Stupid
Universal coverage is unaffordable without a system of managed health care.
Aug 13th, 2019 by John Torinus
Mysterious Disease Caused By Vaping
State health officials confirm 12 cases of vaping-related lung disease.
Aug 12th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Clean Water a Deliberate Policy Choice
Walker administration cut the DNR, pushed deregulation and weaken farm inspections. Negatively impacting Wisconsin's water.
Aug 10th, 2019 by State Sen. Patty Schachtner
DHS Takes Coordinated Approach to Dealing with Opioid Addiction
Treatment program will operate in two rural communities and one urban area.
Aug 9th, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Congress Must Protect the DSH Program
Program created by President Reagan provides funds to hospitals to offset costs for providing care to the uninsured.
Aug 7th, 2019 by State Sen. LaTonya Johnson
Traffic Deaths at a Five Year Low
Deaths down 17 percent compared to 2018.
Aug 5th, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Geographic Disparities of Free School Lunch
Students eligible for free and low-cost school lunch: 57% urban, 42% rural, 40% town, and 24% in suburban school districts.
Aug 4th, 2019 by Sarah Kemp, WisContext
Prescription Drugs Polluting Drinking Water?
Researchers see problem from unused drugs flushed into Lake Michigan.
Aug 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Why the Weekend of Fatal Overdoses?
14 drug overdose deaths in Milwaukee County. Bad batch of drugs suspected.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Wants State Health “Lead Czar”
Also supports bill to provide $40 million in loans for home owners to replace lead laterals.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Group Pushes St. Joseph’s to Keep Services
Coalition wants Ascension St. Joseph hospital to sign legal agreement not to cut services.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Outside Firm Auditing City’s Lead Program
Expert hired by Comptroller doing audit council originally wanted done by May 2018.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
