Health
Former Wisconsin Abortion Provider Opens Clinic In Rockford
Dennis Christensen operated Affiliated Medical Services on Milwaukee's Lower East Side.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Vast Wealth of Ascension Health
Huge executive salaries, billions in cash and investments, yet cutting services at hospitals.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Resigns
Kirsten Johnson resigns after two years on job. New commissioner will be sixth in six years.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislators Close to Agreeing on Medical Marijuana Bill
But Vos warns it will be strictly regulated, only for those having a true medical condition.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Protests Assail Ascension For Closing St. Francis Birthing Center
Ascension is dismantling southside hospital, president of state nursing group charges.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
FDA Approves Abortion Pill But Wisconsin Left Out
Federal ruling allows sale by pharmacies, but state's 1849 abortion ban prevents this.
Jan 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Muslim Community and Health Center Expands
Southside center earns federal designation that allows it to expand services.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ruling Will Still Be Hot Issue in 2023
Since Roe-vs-Wade ruling, an average of nearly 300 Wisconsin abortion-seekers traveled to Illinois each month.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
Do Democratic Voters Live Longer?
Data shows a powerful connection between life expectancy and partisanship.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Report Finds Holes In County Substance Abuse Program
Wisconsin Policy Forum recommends using opioid settlement funds to revitalize system.
Dec 27th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Not Enough Getting Bivalent Booster Shots, State Health Officials Warn
Extra booster shot decreases hospitalization by 73% but most adults haven't gotten it.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Ascension Stole Christmas
Shutting down Labor and Delivery Unit at St. Francis Hospital shows disregard for patients and staff.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals St. Francis Chapter Leadership
