Health

City Hall: New Health Commissioner Wins Key Approval
City Hall

New Health Commissioner Wins Key Approval

Michael Totoraitis says he's commited to providing long-term, strategic leadership.

Johnson Calls For Abortion Referendum

Johnson Calls For Abortion Referendum

'I have a hard time believing people would allow abortion past about 12 weeks.'

On The Front Lines of Overdose Crisis

On The Front Lines of Overdose Crisis

Two members of the Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative talk about their jobs. It's not easy.

Common Council Urges Ascension, Reopen Hospital Labor, Delivery Unit

Common Council Urges Ascension, Reopen Hospital Labor, Delivery Unit

Unanimous vote pushes to save only such unit on South Side, at St. Francis Hospital.

Fewer Kids Are Getting Tested For Lead Than Before Pandemic
Mayor Names New Health Commissioner

Mayor Names New Health Commissioner

Michael Totoraitis will lead department, subject to council confirmation.

MKE County: Milwaukee Wins $45 Million More From Opioid Companies
MKE County

Milwaukee Wins $45 Million More From Opioid Companies

Settlement hikes total award to $101 million, largest municipal payout in state history.

Op Ed: Will Hospital Merger Help Consumers?
Op Ed

Will Hospital Merger Help Consumers?

A frank look at the impact of latest merger, of Froedtert Health and ThedaCare.

Froedtert To Merge With Fox Valley’s ThedaCare

Froedtert To Merge With Fox Valley’s ThedaCare

Merger would create larger competitor in consolidation-driven health care space.

State Will Get $139 Million Federal Funds for Water Infrastructure

State Will Get $139 Million Federal Funds for Water Infrastructure

Around $81 million will be set aside for replacement of lead pipes.

MKE County: Rising Overdose Deaths From Drugs Cut With Xylazine In Milwaukee
MKE County

Rising Overdose Deaths From Drugs Cut With Xylazine In Milwaukee

Powerful veterinary sedative, often combined with Fentanyl, causing overdose deaths.

Spike In Deaths Points to Tainted Local Drug Supply

Spike In Deaths Points to Tainted Local Drug Supply

Milwaukee County has averaged one overdose death every four hours since Saturday.