Health
Suicide Texting Hotline Money Finally Released
Republican-led Joint Finance Committee held up releasing funds for almost three months
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Bipartisan Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana
But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald strongly opposes the bill.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Not Settling With OxyContin Manufacturer
Attorney General continuing suit against Purdue Pharma, as other states opt for settlement.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Too Many Wisconsinites Without Health Insurance
Evers' Health Secretary funding effort to increase number of insured.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Feds Award $5.6 Million for Lead Abatement
42-month grant can be used for paint and soil abatement in affected homes.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Researchers Study Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Hispanic Community
Medical College hopes to improve cancer care with research into diagnosis, treatment and survivorship among Latinos in Milwaukee.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
77% Of E-Cigarette Illness Involved THC Cartridges
Federal officials say most cases involved THC cartridges, but still no information on what exactly is causing the damage.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Millions In Health Care Refunds Going Out
Insurance market improving thanks to state reinsurance program.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Milwaukee Experiencing Unprecedented Number of Drug Overdoses
Approximately one drug overdose every 14 hours.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers, Governors Push Congress on PFAS
15 governors call for tougher standards, more protections on PFAS chemicals.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin and Susan J. Demas, Wisconsin Examiner
Suicide Is a Public Health Issue
Steady increase in state’s suicide rate, yet legislative efforts to fund Suicide HOPELINE have failed.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
Bill Toughens Penalty for Assaulting a Nurse
Advocates note 1 in 4 nurses are assaulted on the job, a “silent epidemic.”
Sep 20th, 2019 by Laurel White
