Health
The Quonsets of Bay Street
Temporary homes for WWII Veterans are the only development ever to land on the west side of S. Bay Street.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
New App Tracks Deer Ticks
UW-Madison researchers hope The Tick App can help monitor the spread of Lyme disease.
Jun 9th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Legislature Passes “Born Alive” Abortion Bill
Evers has vowed to veto bill, along with three other abortion measures.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Approves $558 Million Health Care Hike
But Republican budget rejects Medicaid expansion that would save the state $320 million, Evers notes.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Seeks Ways to Expand Health Coverage
Governor wants to get more people insurance coverage beyond Medicaid expansion Republicans oppose.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Which Counties Have More Binge Drinking?
Excessive drinking highest in Wisconsin’s college towns, urban counties, data shows.
May 28th, 2019 by Malia Jones, WisContext
Kids Sent Out of State for Mental Health Care
Wisconsin sends hundreds of children to other states for residential treatment as in-state beds decline.
May 26th, 2019 by Will Cushman, WisContext
State To Cover Workers’ Weight-Loss Surgery
Wisconsin will pay for bariatric surgery for state employees starting in 2020.
May 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Survey Shows Public Workers Delay Health Care
Nearly one-third of state’s public employees said they skipped a test or treatment due to deductible costs.
May 23rd, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Geography Plays Role in Wisconsinites’ Health
UW-Madison researchers have noted disparities in a number of areas across the state’s 72 counties.
May 19th, 2019 by Malia Jones, WisContext
State Filing Suit Against Opioid Manufacturer
AG Josh Kaul alleges Purdue Pharma ignited the epidemic of drug overdoses, deaths related to Oxycontin use.
May 17th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Surprising Strength of Obamacare
Health exchanges working better than ever, particularly for Trump supporters.
May 15th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
