Health
St. Joseph Hospital’s Future Raises Questions
Here are the key issues in the controversy.
Apr 27th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Who Can Get a Free Lead Filter?
City departments offer maze of options to get a lead removal water filter. Who's eligible?
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Should State Expand Medicaid With Federal Funds?
No, say two researchers. But their data is highly suspect.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
The Fight Against Medical Redlining
Ascension's threat to downsize St. Joseph’s Hospital will leave city’s black population under served.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Jack Hanson, Rick Banks and Nate Gilliam, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bill Allows Pharmacists to Vaccinate Children
In reaction to measles outbreak, lawmakers look to strengthen state’s response.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Primer on Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Where to seek information, protection, testing and other resources.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bill Speeds Up Health Insurance Appeals
Legislators consider bill in response to citizens' complaints about "step therapy," delays in getting needed pain medicine.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barrett Blasted on Infant Mortality Grant
African-American led organizations say Mayor, Kowalik killed their effort to get grant.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Yes and No on Marijuana
Evers is right: No to full legalization but yes to medical cannabis, decriminalizing possession of small amounts.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
GOP Bill Targets Race, Sex-Based Abortions
Doctors punished for abortions done solely because of race, ancestry, sex, conditions like Down syndrome.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Urges Action on Schools’ Drinking Water
State gets “F” grade for not preventing lead in schools’ drinking water. But lead paint still biggest issue.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kowalik Reshaping Health Department
Commissioner reorganizing troubled, 254-person agency, first such effort in 10 years.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
