Health
Two Weeks After Flood, Milwaukee Ending Emergency Services
The Department of Public Works will begin its transition back to normal operations.
Aug 30th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public RadioAscension Wisconsin Cancels Physician Outsourcing Plan
Hospital providers and Sen. Baldwin raised concerns about effects on patients.
Aug 28th, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration
FEMA finished preliminary assessment, Evers makes formal plea to Trump.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Graham KilmerHealth Professionals Say State’s Abortion Laws Restrict Care
'We have a slew of abortion restrictions on the books that pre-dated Dobbs.'
Aug 27th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Top Ascension Executives Earn $44.3 Million
How tax-exempt health care group cuts costs to help its for-profit companies.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy14 People in NE Wisconsin Have Been Infected With Measles
An outbreak in Oconto County. Most of those infected were not vaccinated.
Aug 23rd, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee’s Storm Cleanup Effort By The Numbers
Start with billions of gallons of water, end up with millions of dollars in damage and thousands of hours of cleanup.
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneState Warns of Possible Measles Exposure at Truck Stops
Traveler to Wisconsin may have exposed people to measles.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Aurora Demolishing Office Building
Permit request indicates health care provider wants space for different use.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneBaldwin Urges Ascension Wisconsin Not To Outsource ICU Doctors
Fears of reduced care if doctors provided by controversial Tennessee company.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioAscension Wisconsin’s ICU Doctor Outsourcing Plan Concerns Nurses
Outsourcing doctors reflects a post-pandemic crisis in health care staffing, but private equity is associated with higher costs to patients.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioCity Tries To Help Residents Recover From Devastating Rain, Flooding
Fee-free drop off centers, special pickups and suspended parking rules.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene