Health
Local Officials Hope Lawsuit Settlement Funds Can Reduce Drug Overdoses
644 overdose deaths in county in 2021. 'We're finally getting some resources.'
Feb 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
What BadgerCare Recipients Need to Know
You need to reapply for coverage. How to prepare for and/or get help.
Feb 11th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin Sees Spike in Toxic Shock Syndrome Cases
State officials urge education about tampon use.
Feb 11th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Why Are So Many More Young Wisconsinites Dying?
Surge in overdose deaths since 2000 explains half of mortality rate increase.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
County Mental Health Emergency Center Now Open
What you need to know about using its services.
Feb 9th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sixteenth Street Health Centers Adding a Pharmacy
The $8 million building project will expand clinic on Cesar E. Chavez Dr.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Vape Shop Moratorium
No new e-cigarette stores until August. City must now craft a regulatory framework.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Appoints Kirsten Johnson Head of Wisconsin Health Department
Outgoing Milwaukee health commissioner quickly finds new job.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Residents Push for Lead Cleanup at ARPA Meeting
Coalition on Lead Emergency questions how last $92 million in federal funds will be spent.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s Younger Adults Dying at Higher Rates
Mortality rate up 137% for those aged 30-34 since 2001, while the rate declined for seniors.
Feb 4th, 2023 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s ACA Insurance Exchange Enrollment Up This Year
Nationally new record set, with 12% increase, up to 16.3 million people enrolled.
Feb 3rd, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Board Almost Blocks Juvenile Justice Funding
A majority of supervisors voted to hold on a $42 million contract without appearing to know what the impact would be.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
