Health
25% of Prescribed Antibiotics Are Unnecessary
So says new study. But Wisconsin’s rate of prescribing antibiotics is below national average.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lead-Free Homes a Priority for Kowalik
But “we don’t have enough contractors,” city’s new health commissioner says.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Back Bill on Pre-Existing Conditions
But Evers warns if protections weaker than Obamacare he will veto the legislation.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Aurora Makes Us Poorer
Health care giant’s market power drives up your medical costs as executives get richer.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Wants Reversal on ACA Suit
Will ask Attorney General Kaul to change state’s stance, says this won’t violate lame duck law.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Crisis Team Helps Students With Trauma
Group of school psychologists, social workers and counselors respond when student or teacher dies.
Jan 5th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Many Wells Contaminated in SW Wisconsin
Survey finds almost half of private wells tested in the area are contaminated
Jan 4th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Smoking Rate Hits All-Time Low
But decline is slower for African Americans and low income consumers.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Have County Overdose Deaths Peaked?
After five-fold rise from 2013 to 2017, Milwaukee's overdose deaths may decline in 2018.
Dec 31st, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Coverage Growth Stalled in 2017
Slowdown comes after three straight years of growth, state tied for 10th in percent covered.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Malia Jones, WisContext
GOP Senate Could Pass Medicaid Expansion?
Not “completely ruled out,” Fitzgerald says of Evers proposal to accept federal dollars for expansion.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Drug Task Force Seeks Community Input
City-County Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force seeks solutions to drug epidemic.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Max Nawara, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
