Health

Vaping-Related Lung Diseases Surging

Vaping-Related Lung Diseases Surging

450 suspected cases of lung disease in 33 states, including 46 in Wisconsin.

More Could Lose SNAP Food Benefits

More Could Lose SNAP Food Benefits

Study shows new proposal could cut off 18 percent of SNAP recipients in state.

St. Joseph Hospital Announces Three-Year Plan

St. Joseph Hospital Announces Three-Year Plan

A focus on access to care, chronic disease prevention, infant mortality, mental health.

Opioid Settlement Could Aid County

Opioid Settlement Could Aid County

Milwaukee suit seeks settlement to repay county’s costs from opioid crisis, can cite Purdue Pharma case.

Vaping-Related Diseases Traced to THC

Vaping-Related Diseases Traced to THC

State health officials warn against THC vaping products as state, national investigations grow.

Evers Expands Effort Against “Forever” Chemicals

Evers Expands Effort Against “Forever” Chemicals

Directs DNR to create standards for drinking, surface water on PFAS chemicals.

Inside State’s First 24/7 Opioid Treatment Center

Inside State’s First 24/7 Opioid Treatment Center

Community Medical Services in West Allis saves lives, confronts stigma.

Kathy’s House Seeks to Double Capacity

Kathy’s House Seeks to Double Capacity

Sanctuary for cancer patients near Regional Medical Center hopes to raise $12 million.

Evers, Moore Target Prescription Drugs

Evers, Moore Target Prescription Drugs

Skyrocketing costs at issue.“Like taking on the NRA,” says a consumer activist.

Tracking the County’s Drug Deaths in 2018

Tracking the County’s Drug Deaths in 2018

384 fatal overdoses, mostly from heroin and cocaine, hitting hardest in several city zip codes.

Monthly TV Feature Covers Hmong Health Issues

Monthly TV Feature Covers Hmong Health Issues

Medical College of Wisconsin students create segment that runs on Channels 58, 49.

Op Ed: Finally, Some Leadership on Teen Mothers
Op Ed

Finally, Some Leadership on Teen Mothers

Republican and Democratic legislators offer separate bills to provide broader access to contraceptives.