Health
State Getting $7.5M Settlement From Opioid Addiction Treatment Producer
In 2016, Wisconsin joined an anti-trust lawsuit against Indivior, the maker of a drug used to treat opioid addiction called Suboxone.
Jun 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Gives Advance Practice Nurses More Freedom
Credentials allow them to work independently from doctors. But doctors oppose bill.
May 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Push Abortion Bills
One clarifies that procedures for miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy allowed. Another funds Choose Life centers.
May 31st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Planning Employee Health Clinics
Three clinics intended to improve primary care access and health outcomes while cutting insurance costs.
May 31st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Experts Discuss Milwaukee’s Plague of Overdose Deaths
Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative confronts a fatal overdose every 16 hours.
May 30th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Felzkowski Leads on Health Care Pricing
Requiring transparency on prices could help battle health care inflation.
May 30th, 2023 by John Torinus
Board Declares May Mental Health Awareness Month
Sup. Kathleen Vincent shares personal struggle with mental health.
May 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Survey of Wisconsin High Schoolers Finds Increase In Depression, Screen Time
50% report having anxiety, 33% depression. Recreational use of digital devices growing.
May 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy
Plus: Board sends abortion proposal to attorney's for additional review
May 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Another Opioid Settlement Anticipated This Year
Settlement with Endo International likely to send money to Milwaukee.
May 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan
With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?
May 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Over 100 Hospitals Push Legislature to Hike Medicaid Funding
Citing state budget surplus as 'historic opportunity' to increase reimbursement rate.
May 23rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
