Health

Op-Ed: Walker’s Lead Poisoned Politics
Op-Ed

Walker’s Lead Poisoned Politics

Lead paint manufacturer gives illegal donation; Walker protects companies from legal action.

Wisconsin Budget: Obamacare Slashes Uncompensated Care by 47%
Wisconsin Budget

Obamacare Slashes Uncompensated Care by 47%

Wisconsin Hospital Association’s data shows far less unpaid health care costs shifted to other systems, payers.

Op-Ed: Caring for our Most Vulnerable
Op-Ed

Caring for our Most Vulnerable

Shouldn’t the care and safety of Wisconsin children and veterans be a top priority?

Op-Ed: Poisoned Politics
Op-Ed

Poisoned Politics

Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans' lead poisoning agenda should sicken us all.

Op-Ed: Two New Knees for Just $39,000
Op-Ed

Two New Knees for Just $39,000

Value healthcare approach saves thousands of dollars for both employee and company.

Wisconsin Budget: Uninsured Rate Declines Sharply
Wisconsin Budget

Uninsured Rate Declines Sharply

But there are still 323,000 uninsured Wisconsinites.

Concerns Over Lead In Drinking Water

Concerns Over Lead In Drinking Water

Freshwater for Life Action Coalition calls for a moratorium on partial lead service line replacements.

City Streets: Whitnall Ave. Named After “Father” of Parks
City Streets

Whitnall Ave. Named After “Father” of Parks

And Gordon Park is named for his son.

Tainted Water: Action Needed on Lead in Drinking Water
Tainted Water

Action Needed on Lead in Drinking Water

City and DNR officials agree on need, Barrett says current approach just a “band-aid.”

City Health Department Hits the Road

City Health Department Hits the Road

Health fair immunizes students, tests department’s ability to handle mass outbreak of virus.

Murphy’s Law: Did Walker Raid Veteran’s Home Fund?
Murphy’s Law

Did Walker Raid Veteran’s Home Fund?

Cap Times story on nursing home shows funding was diverted while care declined.

Wisconsin Budget: Big Benefits From Medicaid Expansion
Wisconsin Budget

Big Benefits From Medicaid Expansion

Studies of 31 states extending Obamacare show better health and budget savings.