Health
Bill Ends Waivers for Immunizations
In response to measles outbreak, bipartisan proposal ends waivers for “personal convictions”.
May 2nd, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
My Brother Couldn’t Get Measles Vaccination
The anti-vac advocates might want to consider what happened to him.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
St. Joseph Hospital’s Future Raises Questions
Here are the key issues in the controversy.
Apr 27th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Who Can Get a Free Lead Filter?
City departments offer maze of options to get a lead removal water filter. Who's eligible?
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Should State Expand Medicaid With Federal Funds?
No, say two researchers. But their data is highly suspect.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
The Fight Against Medical Redlining
Ascension's threat to downsize St. Joseph’s Hospital will leave city’s black population under served.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Jack Hanson, Rick Banks and Nate Gilliam, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bill Allows Pharmacists to Vaccinate Children
In reaction to measles outbreak, lawmakers look to strengthen state’s response.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Primer on Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Where to seek information, protection, testing and other resources.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bill Speeds Up Health Insurance Appeals
Legislators consider bill in response to citizens' complaints about "step therapy," delays in getting needed pain medicine.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barrett Blasted on Infant Mortality Grant
African-American led organizations say Mayor, Kowalik killed their effort to get grant.
Apr 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Yes and No on Marijuana
Evers is right: No to full legalization but yes to medical cannabis, decriminalizing possession of small amounts.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
GOP Bill Targets Race, Sex-Based Abortions
Doctors punished for abortions done solely because of race, ancestry, sex, conditions like Down syndrome.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
