Health
County Creates Easy Public Access To Overdose Data
New data portal could improve responses and aid research on opioid crisis.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Clears Way For Doctors to Sign Up Patients By Subscription
Direct primary care gives doctors, patients an alternative to insurance.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Water Fluoridation Debate Boils Up in Wisconsin
Village of DeForest joins nearly 80 communities banning fluoridation since 1995.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Milwaukee Schools Getting Tested for High Lead Levels
Four schools in MPS with K4-8 students and older buildings now being tested.
Feb 15th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Avian Flu Found in Lake Michigan Duck
State wildlife officials identified the virus in a merganser recently collected in Milwaukee County.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Lawmakers Propose School Water Filters to Address PFAS, Lead
Schools would also need to develop sampling and testing process.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Support for Medicaid Postpartum Expansion in Senate Health Committee
Bill would allow those that qualify to receive longer care.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Hospitals Get Even More Stingy on Charity Care
Hospitals in state and metro area have further cut the percent of revenue for this.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit to Block NIH Funding Cuts Under Trump
UW says it will delay lifesaving discoveries related to cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Children’s Hospital Reinstates Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Teen
Had cancelled treatment after Trump’s executive order, now being challenged in court.
Feb 8th, 2025 by Phoebe Petrovic
City, County Partnering on Rapid Drug Testing Program
Goal is to collect better data on what drugs are in the community and where.
Feb 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Dangerous Levels of Lead Contamination Found At Three MPS Schools
District says it has remediated situation, but its buildings have been source of lead poisoning.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene and Sophie Bolich
