Health
Milwaukee Officials Trying To Understand Impact of Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze
Freeze could have massive impact, causing service cuts, layoffs and shutdowns.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
State Health Officials Launch Campaign to Discourage Menthol Tobacco Use
80% of Black adult smokers polled said they smoked menthol cigarettes.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee County’s Overdose Deaths Declined For Second Straight Year
Officials say harm reduction tools like Narcan and fentanyl test strips are working.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Researchers Find Alcohol Sales Increase After Mass Shootings
Increase in communities hit by mass shootings persists for about two years.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Health Departments Watching Trump Administration’s Health Communications Pause
Trump administration has paused federal health communications, but temporary pause isn't without precedent.
Jan 24th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Immigrant Rights Advocates Prepare for ‘Mass Deportation’
A key issue: how much will law enforcement authorities cooperate with effort?
Jan 21st, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Following Child’s Influenza Death, State DHS Urges Vaccination
The flu vaccination rate in Wisconsin is only 31.7%.
Jan 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Files Lawsuit Over Insulin Price Fixing Scheme
Joins national lawsuit charging big pharmacy and insurance companies with racketeering.
Jan 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
6 Community Groups Get Funding For Substance Abuse Programs
County awards $600,000 in opioid settlement funds to nonprofits fighting drug abuse.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New Leader For One of Milwaukee’s Leading Foundations
Lianna Bishop will replace Gina Stilp at Zilber Family Foundation.
Jan 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Doctors Removed a Patient’s Ovaries, Didn’t Tell The Woman
State Supreme Court to consider: was patient’s right to informed consent ignored?
Jan 14th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Should You Test Your Home for Radon?
1 in 10 Wisconsin homes have high levels of cancer-causing gas you can’t smell or see.
Jan 13th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
