Health
Abortion Rights Backers Get Two Wins
'There is no such thing as an 1849 abortion ban in Wisconsin.'
Jul 17th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Sixteenth Street Makes Mental Health Care Accessible
4 Milwaukee locations with a presence in 10 schools.
Jul 15th, 2023 by Trisha Young, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
Wisconsin health officials praise the decision, say it will reduce barriers to accessing contraception.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Would Require Insurance Coverage Of Additional Breast Cancer Screenings
The secondary tests, which can cost thousands of dollars, would be covered for at-risk patients
Jul 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
County EMS Gets Award for Excellence
Emergency Medical Services Division again gets recognized for its handling of cardiac arrests.
Jul 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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
