Health
Flu, RSV Hospitalizations Are Rising in Wisconsin
Rate has nearly doubled in past week and flu vaccinations are far below pre-pandemic levels.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Cities Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement
An influx of funding will help, but the pace was already increasing finds new WPF report.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Citing Racial Bias, County Ends Birth Cost Recovery Program
Practice went after fathers for part of the cost of child birth when Medicaid was used.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Community Groups Working With Milwaukee VA To Prevent Veteran Suicides
Suicide rate for veterans is 58% higher than other adults.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Proposal Would Create Mental Health Crisis Centers Across State
Current model has police offers driving individuals for hours.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
PayPal Shielded COVID-19 Misinformation Group Donors
PayPal Giving Fund allowed for anonymous donations to anti-vaccine, discredited treatment groups.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Number of Hospitals Losing Money In Wisconsin Triples
Sixty hospitals reported losses in 2022 as revenue falls and costs grow.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers, DNR Announce $402 Million Funding to Improve Local Drinking Water
Funding from Safe Drinking Water Loan Program will address PFAS, lead and nitrates.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Federal Government Designates Wisconsin as Regional Tech Hub
Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub can compete for up to $75 million in federal funding.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Doulas Getting Trained in Milwaukee
Program by African American Breastfeeding Network aims to reduce infant mortality.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Triple Eviction Notice Period For Long-Term Care Facilities
Shift from 30 to 90 days would give more time to find new housing.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Partyline Vote Approves Ban On Gender-Affirmation Procedures, Sports Participation For Transgender Kids
Gov. Evers has pledged to veto GOP-backed proposals.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
