Health
Poisoned Politics
Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans' lead poisoning agenda should sicken us all.
Sep 23rd, 2016 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Two New Knees for Just $39,000
Value healthcare approach saves thousands of dollars for both employee and company.
Sep 22nd, 2016 by John Torinus
Uninsured Rate Declines Sharply
But there are still 323,000 uninsured Wisconsinites.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Concerns 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 Service
Whitnall Ave. Named After “Father” of Parks
And Gordon Park is named for his son.
Sep 15th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Action 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 Journalism
City 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 Service
Did Walker Raid Veteran’s Home Fund?
Cap Times story on nursing home shows funding was diverted while care declined.
Sep 1st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Big Benefits From Medicaid Expansion
Studies of 31 states extending Obamacare show better health and budget savings.
Aug 25th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
State Child Care Program in Decline
Number served has dropped 21%, affecting early development of low-income kids.
Aug 19th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Good 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 Torinus
Study 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 Service
