Health
Evers, Moore Target Prescription Drugs
Skyrocketing costs at issue.“Like taking on the NRA,” says a consumer activist.
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Tracking the County’s Drug Deaths in 2018
384 fatal overdoses, mostly from heroin and cocaine, hitting hardest in several city zip codes.
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Monthly TV Feature Covers Hmong Health Issues
Medical College of Wisconsin students create segment that runs on Channels 58, 49.
Aug 21st, 2019 by Amanda Parrish, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Finally, Some Leadership on Teen Mothers
Republican and Democratic legislators offer separate bills to provide broader access to contraceptives.
Aug 21st, 2019 by John Torinus
Will Ron Johnson Stand Up for Retirees?
Democratic bill protects state workers covered by troubled Central States Pension Fund. Will Johnson support it?
Aug 20th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
State Life Expectancy Declines for Second Year
Wisconsin's rate of death due to suicide, drugs, or alcohol has risen steadily since 1999.
Aug 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Opioid Addiction Can Be Beaten, Experts Say
Experts and activists meet in Bay View to discuss city’s opioid, heroin, cocaine crisis.
Aug 15th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
It’s the Health Care Costs, Stupid
Universal coverage is unaffordable without a system of managed health care.
Aug 13th, 2019 by John Torinus
Mysterious Disease Caused By Vaping
State health officials confirm 12 cases of vaping-related lung disease.
Aug 12th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Clean Water a Deliberate Policy Choice
Walker administration cut the DNR, pushed deregulation and weaken farm inspections. Negatively impacting Wisconsin's water.
Aug 10th, 2019 by State Sen. Patty Schachtner
DHS Takes Coordinated Approach to Dealing with Opioid Addiction
Treatment program will operate in two rural communities and one urban area.
Aug 9th, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Congress Must Protect the DSH Program
Program created by President Reagan provides funds to hospitals to offset costs for providing care to the uninsured.
Aug 7th, 2019 by State Sen. LaTonya Johnson
