Health
Wisconsin Seniors Face Housing Upheaval As Assisted Living Homes Reject Medicaid
Assisted living promises more independence than nursing homes, but it carries serious risks.
Feb 29th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Wisconsin’s Medicaid Postpartum Protection Lags Most States
Legislature has refused to accept federal money to expand Medicaid, with harmful results.
Feb 27th, 2024 by Rachel Hale, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Teenage Mental Health Starts With Baby-Parent Interactions
Health experts say adults should focus more on positive interactions with infants and toddlers.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Young Adult Resource Center Expands to South Side
Owen's Place connects young people with employment opportunities and mental health resources.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
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
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
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.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Proposed Federal Staffing Requirements Could Hurt Wisconsin’s Nursing Homes
Industry advocates say a workforce shortage already makes hiring a problem.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans’ Medical Marijuana Bill Is Likely Dead
Election-year proposal doesn't find support in Senate.
Feb 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislative Democrats Renew Push For Paid Family Leave
Proposal aims to provide stability for families, faces uphill fight with GOP.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wealthy Health Chain Closing 2 Hospitals
Executives seek to maximize revenue? GOP rejection of expanded Medicaid also at fault?
Feb 14th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Kirsten Johnson Aims to Restore Trust in Public Health
And bolster workforce. State DHS leader oversees nearly 6,000 employees.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Health Care A Big Issue in Western Wisconsin
As hospitals close and health care access shrinks Republicans face voter worries.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Steven Walters
