Health
Planned Parenthood Workers Win Union Election
Next up is negotiating a contract.
Feb 9th, 2024 by Graham KilmerEvers Task Force to Spotlight Health Care Worker Shortage
Everyone in state should have good quality care, 'no matter their zip code.'
Jan 30th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerNursery Gives Free Child Care for Parents in Crisis
La Causa nursery in Walker's Point served 470 kids in 2023.
Jan 29th, 2024 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceState Hits Record ACA Health Insurance Enrollment
226,000 enrollments, up from 221,128 last year. Nationally a record 21.3 million enrolled.
Jan 28th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Democrats Restart Push For Comprehensive Sex Education
Proposal is modeled after state law.
Jan 26th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Allows 17-Year-Olds to Provide Emergency Medical Services
Proposal aims to address staffing shortages, but some EMS groups oppose it.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCounty Expanding Narcan Vending Machine Program
Officials want to add 8 more in Milwaukee; businesses, nonprofits urged to request one.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Graham KilmerWill Dental Therapists Solve State’s Shortage of Dentists?
Advocates say yes. Bill licensing dental therapists goes to Gov. Evers for his signature.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioBoth Sides Oppose 14-Week Abortion Ban
Pro-choice side opposes bill's restrictions; Pro-life groups tell legislators to wait for courts to rule.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Introduce 14-Week Abortion Ban
But Evers promises veto. Proposal would also require referendum.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioDHS Wants All Children Tested For Lead Poisoning
Lead exposure particularly dangerous for young children, but can be remediated if caught.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioGrants Will Fund Recovery Housing For Those Facing Homelessness and Battling Opioids
Program is funded by larger opioid settlement.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio