Health
Kaul, AGs Warn of More Opioid Problems
Letter from 39 attorneys general warns federal officials that new policy could lead to illegal opioid use.
Apr 2nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioLife Harder for Less Educated Workers
New report finds they have higher out-of-pocket medical expenses, lower life expectancy.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioHealthy Women, Healthy Babies Program Overdue
State’s black infant mortality rate is worst in the nation, this bill addresses problem.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Reps Stubbs, Taylor, Sargent and SubeckCounty “Creating a Hospital” for Its Jails?
Board begins work on costly inmate medical program for county jail, House of Correction.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Graham KilmerMedicaid Work Rules Could Hurt Hospitals
Walker imposed work requirement for Medicaid recipients, could cut state hospitals revenue by 15%, study says.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioThree Hospitals Offer 40 Recovery Coaches
Ascension hospitals have new way to treat opioid addiction.
Mar 22nd, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public RadioCore El Centro Served 5,000 in 2018
Once thought radical, Walker’s Point nonprofit offers natural healing and wellness services.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceNew Effort Provides Doulas to 100 Women
County funding of $52,000 would provide doulas to help pregnant women in 53206 ZIP code.
Mar 20th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState Officials Meet to Tackle Drug Epidemic
Two-Day conference focuses on opioids, which killed 916 users in 2017.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Shamane MillsState Has Shortage of Child Care Workers
Report finds 3 in 10 leave their jobs each year due to low pay, poor benefits.
Mar 17th, 2019 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Public RadioWhy Medicaid Expansion Needed
Key to expanding health coverage, better reimbursement rates, says new state DHS secretary.
Mar 15th, 2019 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioSchool Mental Health Program Funding Needed
Evers proposes $63 million in funding, an investment that could have big payoff.
Feb 24th, 2019 by State Rep. Dave Considine