Health

DNR Wants Water Utilities Notifying Customers of PFAS

DNR Wants Water Utilities Notifying Customers of PFAS

DNR urges notice after EPA releases much stronger PFAS standards.

MKE County: Many COVID-19 Tests Returning Positive
MKE County

Many COVID-19 Tests Returning Positive

Testing numbers are low, but a high percentage are positive for disease.

What to Know About Monkeypox

What to Know About Monkeypox

National public health emergency declared in response to outbreak of the virus.

Ascension Wisconsin Program Supports Fathers

Ascension Wisconsin Program Supports Fathers

Part of program to reduce infant mortality. 'Fathers have a lot to do with the health of their children.’

Woman Shares Struggle With Receiving Miscarriage Care

Woman Shares Struggle With Receiving Miscarriage Care

With abortion illegal, providers and advocates say legal due diligence causing delays.

MKE County: COVID-19 Still Rising in Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Still Rising in Milwaukee

Two deaths in Milwaukee County over past two weeks.

Public Awareness Campaign Seeks to Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations

Public Awareness Campaign Seeks to Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations

Marketing campaign aims at increasing vaccinations among children and seniors.

City Hall: New Penalties For Landlords Who Don’t Fix Lead Hazards
City Hall

New Penalties For Landlords Who Don’t Fix Lead Hazards

Fees, citations, even demolition for non-compliance after child tests positive for lead.

County Opening New Mental Health Clinic

County Opening New Mental Health Clinic

Clinic will move services from Wauwatosa to Milwaukee central city.

Nearly Half of State Has High COVID-19 Level

Nearly Half of State Has High COVID-19 Level

Masking recommended in 16 counties with 43% of population, including Milwaukee and Dane.

MKE County: COVID-19 Level Increasing In Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Level Increasing In Milwaukee

City of Milwaukee experiencing "extreme transmission" of disease.

Program Helps Spanish Speaking Families With Memory Loss

Program Helps Spanish Speaking Families With Memory Loss

United Community Center offers caregiver training to families of Alzheimer's, dementia patients.