Health
Ahead of Biden Visit, Council, DPW Officials Question Efficacy of Replacing Lead Pipes
Data suggests that tackling paint, not water, might reduce lead poisoning faster.
Oct 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Will Need 10,000 More Elder Care Workers By 2030
State's 75-plus population will grow 41% by end of decade.
Oct 7th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Blood Pressure Program Monitors New Mothers in Milwaukee, Dane Counties
Since 2019, more than 7,000 patients have participated in the Madison-based program.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Medicaid Expansion Could Benefit 90,000 Wisconsin Residents
Wisconsin Policy Forum studies long-offered expansion's potential, ability to save $200 million annually.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Will State Move to Legalize Marijuana?
There are lessons to be learned from states that have done so.
Sep 25th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Abortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue
It drove Democratic turnout in state in 2022. Now recast as 'freedom,' even more punch?
Sep 25th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Sees 1,000% Spike in Whooping Cough Cases
State officials encourage immunization. Levels returning to pre-pandemic rates.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Signs Opioid Program Funding
Legislation uses funding from legal settlement to take on opioid addiction epidemic.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis
Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Most Wisconsinites Oppose Criminalizing Abortion, Poll Finds
78%, including 57% of Republicans, do not want abortion criminalized before fetal viability.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Abortions Up In U.S., Down in State
Rising since 2017 and even after Dobbs decision. But declining in Wisconsin since 2022.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Is Milorganite Making People Sick?
Research suggests it’s laced with PFAS or forever chemicals.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
