Health

State DHS Urges Syphilis Testing During Pregnancy

State DHS Urges Syphilis Testing During Pregnancy

Congenital syphilis cases up dramatically in state and nation.

Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol
Anti-Abortion Group Leader Files Formal Complaint Against Planned Parenthood

Anti-Abortion Group Leader Files Formal Complaint Against Planned Parenthood

Complaint to state licensing agency comes after Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services.

Froedtert Will Fully Acquire Network Health

Froedtert Will Fully Acquire Network Health

Will buy out Ascension Health's share of insurance provider in 23 counties.

GOP Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Health Care For Minors

GOP Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Health Care For Minors

Wisconsin lawmakers circulating bill that targets medical providers for providing hormone therapy, other treatments.

DAs in Milwaukee, Dane Counties Urged to Prosecute Abortion Providers

DAs in Milwaukee, Dane Counties Urged to Prosecute Abortion Providers

Anti-abortion groups accuse Planned Parenthood of flouting state law.

MKE County: Board Halts Medical Travel Subsidy For Abortions
MKE County

Board Halts Medical Travel Subsidy For Abortions

With abortions resuming in state, supervisors hold off on medical travel program.

Can State Reduce Its High Black Infant Mortality Rate?

Can State Reduce Its High Black Infant Mortality Rate?

Wisconsin has one of highest rates in U.S. Experts, research suggest solutions.

What to Know About New COVID-19 Booster Shots

What to Know About New COVID-19 Booster Shots

Switching brands may help, switching arms may not.

Milwaukee Wins $3 Million To Fight Youth Homelessness

Milwaukee Wins $3 Million To Fight Youth Homelessness

Continuum of Care partners will rely on youth input for how funding will be spent.

MKE County: Drug Settlements Could Help Expand Opioid Addiction Programs
MKE County

Drug Settlements Could Help Expand Opioid Addiction Programs

Settlements with opioid producers and distributors could fund 3 programs.

As Abortions Resume in Wisconsin, Senate Crafts New Restrictions

As Abortions Resume in Wisconsin, Senate Crafts New Restrictions

GOP bills forbid abortion training at UW hospitals, fund crisis pregnancy centers.