Health
Children’s Wisconsin Ends Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
So does UW Health. Both cited federal opposition to such treatments.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Some Counties Include Flu Tests in Public Vending Machines
Alongside Narcan for opioid overdoses. Flu cases surging in Wisconsin.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Van Orden Votes With Democrats on Health Care Subsidies
A 'temporary patch' for a broken system says Congressman. Dems called it 'performative.'
Jan 9th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Officials Say Despite Federal Change, Kids Should Get Recommended Vaccines
Wisconsin DHS backs current childhood vaccine schedule, rejecting Trump administration move.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmakers Seek Hospital Price Transparency
Hospitals say they should focus on insurance companies.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
The Growing Wealth of Children’s Wisconsin
Raising millions in charitable dollars while executives get rich.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee’s Baby Bust Hit New Lows in 2025
City's birthrate plummeting, down 29% since 2010.
Jan 6th, 2026 by John D. Johnson
Trump Administration Sues Advocate Aurora Health
Lawsuit claims health system discriminated against employee based on their religion.
Dec 24th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn RFK Jr.’s Gender-Affirming Care Rules
Ends Medicare, Medicaid funding to hospitals that offer gender-affirming care.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Red-State Coverage Boom That Congress May End
From Florida to Texas, ACA marketplace enrollment has soared with enhanced tax credits, but failure to extend them could leave millions uninsured starting in 2026.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Inside BRAVE, Milwaukee’s Expanding Clinic for Invisible Wounds
Veterans and first responders with PTSD and brain injuries find team-based, low-cost care at a new, larger location.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rule Change Aims To Boost Kin Placements For Wisconsin Foster Children
With 39% of foster kids already first placed with relatives, state officials hope streamlined rules will connect even more children to family.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
