Health
State Health Care Groups Benefitted From State Budget
Hiking Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals and funding education of medical personnel.
Jul 7th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Study Finds Maternal Death Rate Rose in Last 20 Years
Highest increase in Wisconsin was for Native American and Hispanic mothers.
Jul 4th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee’s Air Quality Worst Among All Large Cities
Canadian wildfires blamed. Residents advised to limit outdoor activities.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
‘They Die So Quickly’ From Fentanyl
50 times more potent than heroin, causing more than 1,000 overdose deaths per year in Wisconsin.
Jun 26th, 2023 by Max Stapleton, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Planned Parenthood of Illinois Sees Surge of Wisconsin Patients
A '12-times increase' in patients needing to travel from Wisconsin to get care.
Jun 18th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Millionaires of Advocate Aurora
And Atrium Health. 'Nonprofit' health systems are a great place to get rich.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Will Ban Most New Vape Shops
City zoning code change aims to deter teens from using tobacco.
Jun 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
1915 Wisconsin Case Could Be Key to Abortion Pill Battle
Texas ruling under review by US Supreme Court cited case involving Milwaukee physician.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Michael Horne
Report Finds 1000% Increase in Fentanyl-Related Deaths
4,300 deaths in state over six-year period linked to synthetic opioids, namely fentanyl.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Would Increase Penalties For Those Supplying Drugs That Lead To Death
But some legislators, including Ryan Clancy, speak out against increasing reckless homicide penalty.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
$80 Million Emergency Rent Assistance Goes To 22,600 Households
County disburses federal funds, in the biggest eviction prevention program it's ever run.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Has New Case Of Mpox
Diease formerly known as monkeypox hasn't gone away. Free vaccines are available.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
