Health

Planned Parenthood of Illinois Sees Surge of Wisconsin Patients

Planned Parenthood of Illinois Sees Surge of Wisconsin Patients

A '12-times increase' in patients needing to travel from Wisconsin to get care.

Murphy’s Law: The Millionaires of Advocate Aurora
Murphy’s Law

The Millionaires of Advocate Aurora

And Atrium Health. 'Nonprofit' health systems are a great place to get rich.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Milwaukee Will Ban Most New Vape Shops
Eyes on Milwaukee

Milwaukee Will Ban Most New Vape Shops

City zoning code change aims to deter teens from using tobacco.

Plenty of Horne: 1915 Wisconsin Case Could Be Key to Abortion Pill Battle
Plenty of Horne

1915 Wisconsin Case Could Be Key to Abortion Pill Battle

Texas ruling under review by US Supreme Court cited case involving Milwaukee physician.

Report Finds 1000% Increase in Fentanyl-Related Deaths

Report Finds 1000% Increase in Fentanyl-Related Deaths

4,300 deaths in state over six-year period linked to synthetic opioids, namely fentanyl.

Bill Would Increase Penalties For Those Supplying Drugs That Lead To Death

Bill Would Increase Penalties For Those Supplying Drugs That Lead To Death

But some legislators, including Ryan Clancy, speak out against increasing reckless homicide penalty.

MKE County: $80 Million Emergency Rent Assistance Goes To 22,600 Households
MKE County

$80 Million Emergency Rent Assistance Goes To 22,600 Households

County disburses federal funds, in the biggest eviction prevention program it's ever run.

Milwaukee Has New Case Of Mpox

Milwaukee Has New Case Of Mpox

Diease formerly known as monkeypox hasn't gone away. Free vaccines are available.

Murphy’s Law: Local Hospitals Give Little Charity Care
Murphy’s Law

Local Hospitals Give Little Charity Care

Stingy numbers for hospitals in the state and county. Should state require more charity care?

Bipartisan Bill Allows Pharmacists To Prescribe Birth Control

Bipartisan Bill Allows Pharmacists To Prescribe Birth Control

Shortage of primary-care doctors in many parts of state limits access to birth control.

MKE County: County Opens New Community Mental Health Clinic
MKE County

County Opens New Community Mental Health Clinic

Clinic on Northwest Side will provide services to underinsured and uninsured patients.

Zoning Board Approves Capitol Drive Addiction Treatment Clinic

Zoning Board Approves Capitol Drive Addiction Treatment Clinic

Community Medical Services approved to open at N. 76th St. and W. Capitol Dr.