Health

MKE County: Three Respiratory Illnesses Affecting Milwaukee
MKE County

Three Respiratory Illnesses Affecting Milwaukee

COVID-19 isn't the only virus going around right now.

Health Care Groups Ask Wisconsin Supreme Court To Block Ivermectin Order

Health Care Groups Ask Wisconsin Supreme Court To Block Ivermectin Order

Circuit court ruled that hospital must provide drug to patient. Appeals court paused ruling.

Op Ed: Stop the Hospital Merger Mania
Op Ed

Stop the Hospital Merger Mania

Mergers hike prices and corporate pay, lower quality. The Aurora Advocate merger with Atrium will do all three.

Crowley Pushes Affordable Care Coverage

Crowley Pushes Affordable Care Coverage

Open enrollment deadline for coverage is Dec. 15. Crowley, health officials urge uninsured to sign up.

Many State High School Students Have Anxiety, Depression

Many State High School Students Have Anxiety, Depression

One third of students report suffering from depression, highest since survey began in 1999.

State’s Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Infant, Maternal Care Remain

State’s Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Infant, Maternal Care Remain

New report gives Milwaukee an F for its above-average 12.2% preterm birth rate.

Milwaukee Has Just One Warming Room For Homeless

Milwaukee Has Just One Warming Room For Homeless

Amid freezing temperatures, it's way over capacity. More shelters needed.

Hospitals, Clinics Across State At Capacity

Hospitals, Clinics Across State At Capacity

Facing highest number in years of patients with influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus.

Suicides Spiking in Milwaukee’s Black Community

Suicides Spiking in Milwaukee’s Black Community

Trend precedes pandemic, but is now at highest point in past decade.

MKE County: Proposal For Transit Health Clinic Sees Pushback
MKE County

Proposal For Transit Health Clinic Sees Pushback

Transit system doesn't want new clinic on facility it may sell in the future.

Op Ed: South Dakota Expands Medicaid
Op Ed

South Dakota Expands Medicaid

39 states have now expanded Medicaid. What is Wisconsin waiting for?

Op Ed: 10 Questions on Rising Health Care Costs
Op Ed

10 Questions on Rising Health Care Costs

Wisconsin has 4th highest costs in nation. When will our leaders take on the issue?