Health
State’s Failures On Lead Pipes
Legislature misses chance to take action, state cuts funding that helps protect kids.
Jan 15th, 2017 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Medicaid Block Grants Could Hurt Wisconsin
20% of state’s citizens, 1.1 million, depend on Medicaid. Block grant system would threaten them with cutbacks.
Jan 9th, 2017 by Barbara Beckert
County Wants Citizen Input on Health Facility
New behavioral facility on North Side will provide mental health care 24 hours a day.
Jan 8th, 2017 by Naomi Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Medicaid Block Grants Could Benefit State
But only if the proposed change is handled properly.
Jan 1st, 2017 by John Torinus
Obamacare Repeal Would Slash Kids’ Coverage
Number of uninsured children in Wisconsin would rise from 49,000 to 96,000.
Dec 23rd, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Dollars For Docs From Drug Companies
State doctors, hospitals raked in $50.4 million and tend to prescribe those drugs.
Dec 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Lax Rules Expose Kids To Lead-Tainted Water
Gaps in federal drinking standards leave schools and day care centers untested.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
DNR Program Replaces Lead Laterals
$14.5 million goes for schools, day care centers in “disadvantaged communities.”
Dec 19th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Council Approves Help For Lead Pipes
But not a lot. Program will replace 300 lead laterals a year, with help for homeowners.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
State Needs Better Opioid Addiction Treatment
Last year saw 600 opioid related deaths. A more proactive approach needed.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Clarence Johnson
DNR Delays on Lead Poisoning Issue
State officials fail to update lead testing guidance in wake of Flint crisis.
Dec 4th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Prices of Lifesaving Drugs Skyrocketing
Investigation finds seven widely prescribed drugs rose by 29% to 5241% in recent years!
Nov 28th, 2016 by Sean Kirkby, Dee J. Hall and Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
