Health

New Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill Coming to Wisconsin

New Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill Coming to Wisconsin

Opill be available later this month. Some pharmacists plan to carry it as soon as possible.

Wisconsin Seniors Face Housing Upheaval As Assisted Living Homes Reject Medicaid

Wisconsin Seniors Face Housing Upheaval As Assisted Living Homes Reject Medicaid

Assisted living promises more independence than nursing homes, but it carries serious risks.

Wisconsin’s Medicaid Postpartum Protection Lags Most States

Wisconsin’s Medicaid Postpartum Protection Lags Most States

Legislature has refused to accept federal money to expand Medicaid, with harmful results.

Teenage Mental Health Starts With Baby-Parent Interactions

Teenage Mental Health Starts With Baby-Parent Interactions

Health experts say adults should focus more on positive interactions with infants and toddlers.

Young Adult Resource Center Expands to South Side

Young Adult Resource Center Expands to South Side

Owen's Place connects young people with employment opportunities and mental health resources.

Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion

Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion

Organization will ask justices whether Wisconsin's constitution protects right to bodily autonomy in new legal argument

MKE County: County Will Sue Insulin Companies for Price-Fixing
MKE County

County Will Sue Insulin Companies for Price-Fixing

County's attorneys seek to join another multi-jurisdictional lawsuit, like the one brought successfully brought against opioid companies.

Proposed Federal Staffing Requirements Could Hurt Wisconsin’s Nursing Homes

Proposed Federal Staffing Requirements Could Hurt Wisconsin’s Nursing Homes

Industry advocates say a workforce shortage already makes hiring a problem.

Republicans’ Medical Marijuana Bill Is Likely Dead

Republicans’ Medical Marijuana Bill Is Likely Dead

Election-year proposal doesn't find support in Senate.

Legislative Democrats Renew Push For Paid Family Leave

Legislative Democrats Renew Push For Paid Family Leave

Proposal aims to provide stability for families, faces uphill fight with GOP.

Murphy’s Law: Wealthy Health Chain Closing 2 Hospitals
Murphy’s Law

Wealthy Health Chain Closing 2 Hospitals

Executives seek to maximize revenue? GOP rejection of expanded Medicaid also at fault?

Kirsten Johnson Aims to Restore Trust in Public Health

Kirsten Johnson Aims to Restore Trust in Public Health

And bolster workforce. State DHS leader oversees nearly 6,000 employees.