Health
State Is Worst in U.S. for Alcohol Abuse
24% of adults drink to excess, United Health Foundation report finds.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Omar’s Journey With Mental Illness
How my son struggled and where to find help for those who face problems.
Dec 9th, 2018 by Brenda Wesley, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Health Care Costs Rise for Middle Class
New report shows premiums, deductibles cost 11% of family income in Wisconsin
Dec 7th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Opioid Task Force Issues Recommendations
Next step is to implement the city-county task force’s findings, says Ald. Murphy.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
Forum Examines Lead Poisoning Prevention
Solutions? Issue of lead paint vs lead pipes still debated.
Nov 30th, 2018 by Abby Ng, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The War Against Ala Carte Medical Pricing
It's the most expensive way to go and payers are increasingly rebelling.
Nov 29th, 2018 by John Torinus
State Ruling Threatens City Health?
Killing city’s restaurant rating system could increase food-borne illness in Milwaukee.
Nov 29th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Which Counties Rank Best For Health?
Ranking all 72 counties: Ozaukee is healthiest, with Milwaukee and Menomonee at the bottom.
Nov 28th, 2018 by Malia Jones, WisContext
State Infant Mortality Problem Persists
Health of babies not improving nationally, CDC data shows, with rate nearly twice as high for black infants.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Doctors “Pumping Pills on the Streets”?
The City-County heroin and opioid task force should be investigating the role of physicians.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Paul Mozina, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
When Antidepressants Aren’t Enough
New TMS therapy at Rogers Behavioral Health can help combat major depression.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Rogers Behavioral Health
Health Care a Big Issue in Election
Key issue in Wisconsin; nationally 46% of House and Senate ads mention health care.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
