Health
Two New Knees for Just $39,000
Value healthcare approach saves thousands of dollars for both employee and company.
Sep 22nd, 2016 by John TorinusUninsured Rate Declines Sharply
But there are still 323,000 uninsured Wisconsinites.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Jon PeacockConcerns Over Lead In Drinking Water
Freshwater for Life Action Coalition calls for a moratorium on partial lead service line replacements.
Sep 19th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWhitnall Ave. Named After “Father” of Parks
And Gordon Park is named for his son.
Sep 15th, 2016 by Carl BaehrAction Needed on Lead in Drinking Water
City and DNR officials agree on need, Barrett says current approach just a “band-aid.”
Sep 8th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismCity Health Department Hits the Road
Health fair immunizes students, tests department’s ability to handle mass outbreak of virus.
Sep 4th, 2016 by Clara Hatcher, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceDid Walker Raid Veteran’s Home Fund?
Cap Times story on nursing home shows funding was diverted while care declined.
Sep 1st, 2016 by Bruce MurphyBig Benefits From Medicaid Expansion
Studies of 31 states extending Obamacare show better health and budget savings.
Aug 25th, 2016 by Jon PeacockState Child Care Program in Decline
Number served has dropped 21%, affecting early development of low-income kids.
Aug 19th, 2016 by Tamarine CorneliusGood News on Worker’s Comp
Worker's comp rates decreased 3.2% which is good for Wisconsin's economy. But it could be a lot better.
Aug 5th, 2016 by John TorinusStudy Aims To Improve Health Of Children With Asthma
Seven million children have asthma in the United States.
Aug 2nd, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Fabulous Peirce & Whaling Hardware
Circa 1873, a celebrated company located on what is now Plankinton and Michigan.
Aug 2nd, 2016 by Jeff Beutner