Health
Sen. Baldwin Hears From Parents About MPS Lead Crisis, Chides RFK Jr.
Still no help from federal government. 'These children are people.'
Jun 9th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Hospital Systems Remove DEI Language
Promises of 'commitment to diversity,' 'equal opportunity' and 'anti-racism' gone.
Jun 8th, 2025 by Margaret Shreiner, Wisconsin Examiner
Rising Housing Costs Forcing Some to Delay Medical Care
UW report finds some in Wisconsin can't afford both housing and health care.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin No Longer a Leader in Childhood Vaccinations
Percentage of children not getting vaccinated 4 times higher than 25 years ago.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Tom Kertscher
Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Dozens of Mental Health Care Bills
Nine by Democratic state Rep. Robyn Vining, most aiming to help minors.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tentative Agreement Reached To Resolve Strike at Madison Hospital
Nurses were on strike for five days.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Nurses Strike at Madison Hospital
First such strike in hospital's history. Dane County Executive Melissa Agard supports strikers.
May 28th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
The Wealth of Froedtert Hospital
Including massive pile of stocks and bonds, long list of high-paid execs.
May 27th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Republicans Support ‘Junk Food’ Ban
Legislators target SNAP spending on candy, soda, inspired by RFK Jr.'s campaign.
May 27th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Cardboard Beds Dramatize Hidden Crisis
Temporary art installation by nonprofit Courage+ highlights LGBTQ+ homelessness.
May 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Would Allow New Cigar Bars To Open in Wisconsin
Existing cigar bars were exempt from the state’s indoor smoking ban.
May 22nd, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
RFK Jr. Claims ‘Team’ Is In Milwaukee Helping With Lead Crisis, Health Department Can’t Find Them
But health department is exploring hiring staffers Kennedy terminated.
May 22nd, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
