Health
Meth A Bigger Issue Than Opioids?
New state report looks at drug use and treatment efforts.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
College Campuses Going Smoke-Free
National trend includes 23 colleges in state, Marquette and MATC.
Jul 3rd, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Walker, Trump Oppose Affordable Care
Every action they’ve taken aims to destroy Affordable Care Act.
Jun 19th, 2018 by Bill Kaplan
Meth Use Up 167% Since 2013
New report tracks Midwest, as prevention, treatment in state remains a huge challenge.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
Party Celebrates Infants Turning One
And puts a spotlight on Milwaukee’s infant mortality crisis.
Jun 13th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Time to Make Our Older Adults a Priority
State should prioritize spending on healthcare and housing for seniors.
Jun 5th, 2018 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Gives Away 600 Bicycles
Free bicycles, helmets, bike locks and smiles at Kosciuszko Park event.
Jun 3rd, 2018 by Donna Sarkar, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Awards $2.4 Million For Opioid Treatment
Grants were given to select counties and tribes to improve access to treatment.
Jun 2nd, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Finds Milwaukee Mismanaged Lead Cases
Missing case files, cases closed prematurely and health department failed to follow state law
Jun 1st, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
How to Reduce Brain Injures
Research indicates college football players only report 1 in 20 concussions.
May 29th, 2018 by Luke Schaetzel, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Coal Is Literally a Dead End
Pollution from coal used at two Oak Creek power plants has long-term health consequences.
May 25th, 2018 by Carl Lindner
Lyme Disease Cases Up 22% in 2017
But still below high point of 2010-2011 for confirmed cases.
May 25th, 2018 by Scott Gordon, WisContext
