Health
Vaping-Related Lung Diseases Surging
450 suspected cases of lung disease in 33 states, including 46 in Wisconsin.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Could Lose SNAP Food Benefits
Study shows new proposal could cut off 18 percent of SNAP recipients in state.
Sep 7th, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
St. Joseph Hospital Announces Three-Year Plan
A focus on access to care, chronic disease prevention, infant mortality, mental health.
Sep 5th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Opioid Settlement Could Aid County
Milwaukee suit seeks settlement to repay county’s costs from opioid crisis, can cite Purdue Pharma case.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Vaping-Related Diseases Traced to THC
State health officials warn against THC vaping products as state, national investigations grow.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Expands Effort Against “Forever” Chemicals
Directs DNR to create standards for drinking, surface water on PFAS chemicals.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Inside State’s First 24/7 Opioid Treatment Center
Community Medical Services in West Allis saves lives, confronts stigma.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Kathy’s House Seeks to Double Capacity
Sanctuary for cancer patients near Regional Medical Center hopes to raise $12 million.
Aug 28th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers, Moore Target Prescription Drugs
Skyrocketing costs at issue.“Like taking on the NRA,” says a consumer activist.
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Tracking the County’s Drug Deaths in 2018
384 fatal overdoses, mostly from heroin and cocaine, hitting hardest in several city zip codes.
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Monthly TV Feature Covers Hmong Health Issues
Medical College of Wisconsin students create segment that runs on Channels 58, 49.
Aug 21st, 2019 by Amanda Parrish, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Finally, Some Leadership on Teen Mothers
Republican and Democratic legislators offer separate bills to provide broader access to contraceptives.
Aug 21st, 2019 by John Torinus
