Health
The Looming Threat of Latina Suicides
Latina teens are three times more likely to attempt suicide. Experts search for answers.
May 20th, 2016 by Sophia Boyd, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Federal Aid Targets Native American Health Gap
Medicaid changes could help address disparities in Wisconsin. Will Walker accept the aid?
May 19th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
State Could Still Get Medicaid Dollars
Would substitute for state spending, yielding millions for schools, roads, UW System.
May 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Human Waste Pollutes State Drinking Water
Problem often caused by septic systems; Tougher laws needed, experts say.
May 4th, 2016 by Ron Seely, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Marty Schreiber’s Last Campaign
The former governor, faced with his beloved wife’s dementia, urges others to ask for help.
May 3rd, 2016 by Steven Walters
State Drags Feet On Lead-Tainted Water
Its program underfunds Milwaukee while pushing for upgrades that residents can't afford.
May 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Bacteria Taints State’s Drinking Water
169,00 households served by private wells that tested positive for coliform bacteria.
May 3rd, 2016 by Ron Seely, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
State Program Targets Aging Lead Pipes
DNR will lead $11.8 million program using federal EPA funds.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Seeking Kidney Donor to Save My Life
Jonathan Morales, 30, MPS paraprofessional, will eventually die without a kidney transplant.
Apr 19th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Health Center Targets Lead Paint Poisoning
16th Street Health Center works in South Side neighborhood where average home built before 1920.
Apr 15th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Still Faces Lead Paint Poisonings
Its 20-year-old program made great strides, but diminishing national funds now limit its scope.
Apr 14th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Two State Prisons Have Lead-Tainted Water
Officials say they comply with federal drinking water standards, but others question whether it’s safe.
Apr 11th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
