Health

Aspartame, Used In Diet Coke, Likely Safe In Moderation Says Scientist

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.

Pilot Program Aims To Lower Infant Mortality Rates Through Healthy Food

Pilot Program Aims To Lower Infant Mortality Rates Through Healthy Food

New program provides medically-tailored meals to high-risk prenatal patients in Milwaukee.

State Health Leaders Urge Individuals To Get New COVID-19 Booster Shot

State Health Leaders Urge Individuals To Get New COVID-19 Booster Shot

Updated vaccine better matched to variants currently circulating.

MKE County: Committee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution
MKE County

Committee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution

In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.

Planned Parenthood Restarting Wisconsin Abortion Services

Planned Parenthood Restarting Wisconsin Abortion Services

Citing court ruling, abortions will be provided in Milwaukee and Madison.

State’s Elder Care Facilities Face Staffing, Budget Issues

State’s Elder Care Facilities Face Staffing, Budget Issues

Nearly two dozen nursing homes in Wisconsin have closed since 2020.

Op Ed: Big Healthcare Systems Are Driving Up Costs
Op Ed

Big Healthcare Systems Are Driving Up Costs

It'a bipartisan issue affecting Milwaukee and the entire country. Congress must act.

State Says Relatively New Hospital Has Corrected Serious Safety Flaws

State Says Relatively New Hospital Has Corrected Serious Safety Flaws

Granite Hills Hospital provides psychiatric care, in partnership with Milwaukee County, to uninsured individuals

MKE County: Committee Advances Medical Travel Fund, Which Could Include Abortions
MKE County

Committee Advances Medical Travel Fund, Which Could Include Abortions

Modified version of earlier proposal would pay for travel, not health care.

How EPA’s Proposed Lead Dust Rules Would Impact Wisconsin

How EPA’s Proposed Lead Dust Rules Would Impact Wisconsin

Biden administration seeks to lower threshold of lead considered hazardous in buildings.

City Regulators Can Require Fixing of Lead Hazards — If They Can Find Landlords

City Regulators Can Require Fixing of Lead Hazards — If They Can Find Landlords

Out-of-state landlords, ever-changing owners elude Milwaukee Health Department.

MPS Hopeful New Filters Will Keep Water Safe

MPS Hopeful New Filters Will Keep Water Safe

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions donates $2.2 million dollars in water filtration systems to schools.