Health

Wisconsin Launching COVID-19 Telehealth Program To Expand Drug Access

Wisconsin Launching COVID-19 Telehealth Program To Expand Drug Access

Service builds on Test-to-Treat program. Designed to fill health care coverage gaps.

State’s Medical Schools Fear Loss of Students, Residents

State’s Medical Schools Fear Loss of Students, Residents

1849 law means they must transport students across state lines to get abortion training.

Respiratory Virus Spreading Rapidly in Wisconsin Children

Respiratory Virus Spreading Rapidly in Wisconsin Children

RSV often causes cold-like symptoms, but is leading to surge in youth hospitalizations.

Murphy’s Law: Catholic Hospitals Dominate State, Restrict Women’s Choices
Murphy’s Law

Catholic Hospitals Dominate State, Restrict Women’s Choices

Hospitals restrict reproductive procedures, contraception — more than in nearly any state.

Help Shape City’s Five-Year Health Plan

Help Shape City’s Five-Year Health Plan

Input from residents sought for Milwaukee Health Department’s comprehensive plan.

Advocate Aurora Patients’ Privacy Breached?

Advocate Aurora Patients’ Privacy Breached?

Data breach in health system may have exposed information of up to 3 million patients.

MKE County: Rising New COVID-19 Variants A Concern
MKE County

Rising New COVID-19 Variants A Concern

As the current dominant COVID-19 variant is replaced, the disease will become less predictable.

Wisconsin Nursing Schools Can’t Graduate Enough Students

Wisconsin Nursing Schools Can’t Graduate Enough Students

But issues are related to lack of teachers and space, not applicants.

MKE County: COVID-19 Increasing In Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Increasing In Milwaukee

COVID-19 data shows potential for continued increase in disease. Vaccination, boosters key to what happens next.

Transportation: Transit System Reinstates Mask Requirement
Transportation

Transit System Reinstates Mask Requirement

Mask requirement reinstated in response to CDC COVID-19 risk level.

Widespread Immunity Key To Fighting Next COVID-19 Variant

Widespread Immunity Key To Fighting Next COVID-19 Variant

Maintaining immunity through vaccination, boosters important before next dominant variant emerges says Dr. Ben Weston.

Debate About Whether To Enforce Abortion Ban Could Hurt OB-GYN Recruitment, Retention

Debate About Whether To Enforce Abortion Ban Could Hurt OB-GYN Recruitment, Retention

Wisconsin's 1849 ban could result in felony charges for doctors.