Health
Aspartame, Used In Diet Coke, Likely Safe In Moderation Says Scientist
Medical College of Wisconsin has research that confirms WHO findings, but there are times to avoid sweetener.
Sep 16th, 2023 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioPilot Program Aims To Lower Infant Mortality Rates Through Healthy Food
New program provides medically-tailored meals to high-risk prenatal patients in Milwaukee.
Sep 15th, 2023 by Sophie BolichState Health Leaders Urge Individuals To Get New COVID-19 Booster Shot
Updated vaccine better matched to variants currently circulating.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioCommittee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution
In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Graham KilmerPlanned Parenthood Restarting Wisconsin Abortion Services
Citing court ruling, abortions will be provided in Milwaukee and Madison.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneState’s Elder Care Facilities Face Staffing, Budget Issues
Nearly two dozen nursing homes in Wisconsin have closed since 2020.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioBig Healthcare Systems Are Driving Up Costs
It'a bipartisan issue affecting Milwaukee and the entire country. Congress must act.
Sep 9th, 2023 by Dr. Madelaine TullyState Says Relatively New Hospital Has Corrected Serious Safety Flaws
Granite Hills Hospital provides psychiatric care, in partnership with Milwaukee County, to uninsured individuals
Sep 8th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCommittee Advances Medical Travel Fund, Which Could Include Abortions
Modified version of earlier proposal would pay for travel, not health care.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Graham KilmerHow EPA’s Proposed Lead Dust Rules Would Impact Wisconsin
Biden administration seeks to lower threshold of lead considered hazardous in buildings.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Farrah AndersonCity Regulators Can Require Fixing of Lead Hazards — If They Can Find Landlords
Out-of-state landlords, ever-changing owners elude Milwaukee Health Department.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Farrah AndersonMPS Hopeful New Filters Will Keep Water Safe
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions donates $2.2 million dollars in water filtration systems to schools.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio