Health
Medical College Looking at Racial Disparity in Cancer Deaths
Black residents get cancer 22.2% more often than white residents in Wisconsin.
May 6th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Reefer Madness
Aping the old drug-scare film, they back invalidated theories on marijuana’s alleged harm.
May 4th, 2019 by Casey Hoff
Atkinson Name Was Twice Opposed
Avenue named after first State Veterinarian, but many wanted changed to Malcolm X.
May 3rd, 2019 by Carl Baehr
Evers Will “Fight Like Hell” for Medicaid
Republicans will strip Medicaid expansion from budget. Poll showed 70% support Evers proposal.
May 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Ends Waivers for Immunizations
In response to measles outbreak, bipartisan proposal ends waivers for “personal convictions”.
May 2nd, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
My Brother Couldn’t Get Measles Vaccination
The anti-vac advocates might want to consider what happened to him.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
St. Joseph Hospital’s Future Raises Questions
Here are the key issues in the controversy.
Apr 27th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Who Can Get a Free Lead Filter?
City departments offer maze of options to get a lead removal water filter. Who's eligible?
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Should State Expand Medicaid With Federal Funds?
No, say two researchers. But their data is highly suspect.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
The Fight Against Medical Redlining
Ascension's threat to downsize St. Joseph’s Hospital will leave city’s black population under served.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Jack Hanson, Rick Banks and Nate Gilliam, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bill Allows Pharmacists to Vaccinate Children
In reaction to measles outbreak, lawmakers look to strengthen state’s response.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Primer on Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Where to seek information, protection, testing and other resources.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
