Health
HIV Cases Are Rising in Wisconsin
But those with the disease are living longer, healthier lives.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioLimited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives
Vending machines aren't available after hours, or are even turned off during the day.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceState Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts
$2 million telemedicine pilot program offers grants to local law enforcement agencies.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioFitness Instructor On A Mission To Help Black Men Recovering From Cancer
Leonard Wilson operates program focused on exercise and nutrition.
Nov 23rd, 2023 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServicePsychedelic Research Blooms in Wisconsin
Bipartisan bill backs pilot program to study the effects of psilocybin on combat PTSD.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerFlu, RSV Hospitalizations Are Rising in Wisconsin
Rate has nearly doubled in past week and flu vaccinations are far below pre-pandemic levels.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Cities Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement
An influx of funding will help, but the pace was already increasing finds new WPF report.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioCiting Racial Bias, County Ends Birth Cost Recovery Program
Practice went after fathers for part of the cost of child birth when Medicaid was used.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCommunity Groups Working With Milwaukee VA To Prevent Veteran Suicides
Suicide rate for veterans is 58% higher than other adults.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioBipartisan Proposal Would Create Mental Health Crisis Centers Across State
Current model has police offers driving individuals for hours.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioPayPal Shielded COVID-19 Misinformation Group Donors
PayPal Giving Fund allowed for anonymous donations to anti-vaccine, discredited treatment groups.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismNumber of Hospitals Losing Money In Wisconsin Triples
Sixty hospitals reported losses in 2022 as revenue falls and costs grow.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio