Health
Milwaukee Makes It Far Easier To Replace Your Lead Service Line
Opt-in program part of citywide plan to replace all lead service lines in 20 years.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Aims to Become Healthiest City In Wisconsin
New plan by city health department addresses racism, health equity.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Could Prevent Nearly All Maternal Deaths Review Finds
55 people died in 2021 alone. Group working to analyze issue, recommend improvements.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
State a Leader in Training Home Health Care Workers
Amid federal push for more workers, nearly 5,000 have signed up for free state training.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Prisons Quietly Reinstate Copays For Those With COVID-19 Symptoms
State has one of the highest prisoner copays in nation. DOC says it would suspend copays for outbreaks.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan “Baby Box” Law Allows Parents To Give Up Newborns
Expanded safe haven law allows parents to anonymously give up a child.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling
Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes Bill Blocking Gender Affirming Medical Care
Governor blocks GOP proposal to ban gender-affirming care for minors.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Dane County Judge Rules 1849 Law Does Not Ban Abortions In Wisconsin
Ruling is a win for abortion rights advocates.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Medical Debt Funding Could Be Shifted to Housing, Violence Prevention
County officials have plan for funding earmarked for scuttled medical debt relief project.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
HIV Cases Are Rising in Wisconsin
But those with the disease are living longer, healthier lives.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Limited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives
Vending machines aren't available after hours, or are even turned off during the day.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
