Health

Op Ed: Will Ron Johnson Stand Up for Retirees?
Op Ed

Will Ron Johnson Stand Up for Retirees?

Democratic bill protects state workers covered by troubled Central States Pension Fund. Will Johnson support it?

Back in the News: State Life Expectancy Declines for Second Year
Back in the News

State Life Expectancy Declines for Second Year

Wisconsin's rate of death due to suicide, drugs, or alcohol has risen steadily since 1999.

Opioid Addiction Can Be Beaten, Experts Say

Opioid Addiction Can Be Beaten, Experts Say

Experts and activists meet in Bay View to discuss city’s opioid, heroin, cocaine crisis.

Op Ed: It’s the Health Care Costs, Stupid
Op Ed

It’s the Health Care Costs, Stupid

Universal coverage is unaffordable without a system of managed health care.

Mysterious Disease Caused By Vaping

Mysterious Disease Caused By Vaping

State health officials confirm 12 cases of vaping-related lung disease.

Op Ed: Clean Water a Deliberate Policy Choice
Op Ed

Clean Water a Deliberate Policy Choice

Walker administration cut the DNR, pushed deregulation and weaken farm inspections. Negatively impacting Wisconsin's water.

DHS Takes Coordinated Approach to Dealing with Opioid Addiction

DHS Takes Coordinated Approach to Dealing with Opioid Addiction

Treatment program will operate in two rural communities and one urban area.

Op Ed: Congress Must Protect the DSH Program
Op Ed

Congress Must Protect the DSH Program

Program created by President Reagan provides funds to hospitals to offset costs for providing care to the uninsured.

Traffic Deaths at a Five Year Low

Traffic Deaths at a Five Year Low

Deaths down 17 percent compared to 2018.

The Geographic Disparities of Free School Lunch

The Geographic Disparities of Free School Lunch

Students eligible for free and low-cost school lunch: 57% urban, 42% rural, 40% town, and 24% in suburban school districts.

Prescription Drugs Polluting Drinking Water?

Prescription Drugs Polluting Drinking Water?

Researchers see problem from unused drugs flushed into Lake Michigan.

Why the Weekend of Fatal Overdoses?

Why the Weekend of Fatal Overdoses?

14 drug overdose deaths in Milwaukee County. Bad batch of drugs suspected.