Health
1.3 Million People in State Threatened By Possible Medicaid Cuts
Federally funded care for poor, elderly and disabled helps 1 in 5 Wisconsin residents.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Could Be Vulnerable to Measles Outbreak
Texas outbreak worries officials as Wisconsin has nation's second lowest vaccination rate.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Health Experts Worry About FDA, Next Year’s Flu Shot
FDA cancels advisory meeting, will delay months-long process of developing vaccine?
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Communities Get Millions From Opioid Settlement as Deaths Decline
Report finds local governments in state may lack public health infrastructure.
Mar 1st, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Expands Lead Abatement For Low-Income Homes
Federal funds will bolster county's lead remediation program in suburbs.
Mar 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Health Department Shutters MPS School Over Lead Concerns
Staff member observed scraping lead paint without containment, lead dust spread to previously clean surfaces.
Feb 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
With Cuts Looming, Republicans Oppose State Medicaid Expansion
GOP has long blocked state acceptance of federal funds. Stakes are higher now with federal cuts.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Wisconsin Youth
Health care providers would lose their licenses for providing puberty blockers to minors.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Effort Aims To Reduce E. Coli Closures at Bradford Beach
Project will also try to reduce pollution from seagull droppings at McKinley Beach.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Measles Vaccination Rates Falling Across Wisconsin
Down by 20% in some counties over past decade. State has second worst rate in U.S.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration Delays Federal Research Dollars in Wisconsin
NIH grant reviews halted by loophole in funding process. $778 million at stake.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baldwin Enlists Constituents In Fight to Save Medicaid
Constituents sharing their personal Medicaid stories can help fight cuts, she says.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
