Health

MKE County: Proposal For Transit Health Clinic Sees Pushback
MKE County

Proposal For Transit Health Clinic Sees Pushback

Transit system doesn't want new clinic on facility it may sell in the future.

Op Ed: South Dakota Expands Medicaid
Op Ed

South Dakota Expands Medicaid

39 states have now expanded Medicaid. What is Wisconsin waiting for?

Op Ed: 10 Questions on Rising Health Care Costs
Op Ed

10 Questions on Rising Health Care Costs

Wisconsin has 4th highest costs in nation. When will our leaders take on the issue?

Where To Get Advice on Health Care

Where To Get Advice on Health Care

It's Open Enrollment Period in Wisconsin. Advisors like Quentella Perry can help.

MKE County: COVID-19 Disease Burden Remains Stable
MKE County

COVID-19 Disease Burden Remains Stable

County medical advisor says vaccines holding up well against new variants, but those over 65 should get latest booster shot.

MKE County: County Plans Expanded Opioid Epidemic Response
MKE County

County Plans Expanded Opioid Epidemic Response

How to maximize impact of $56.6 million settlement over 18 years from drug companies.

State Opioid Deaths Set New Record

State Opioid Deaths Set New Record

1,427 opioid-related deaths in 2021, up 16% over 2020 record and 70% more than in 2018.

Two New Dental Clinics in City For Underserved

Two New Dental Clinics in City For Underserved

Ascension opening urgent dental care clinics on South Side, North Side.

MKE County: Wastewater Data Shows COVID-19 Uptick
MKE County

Wastewater Data Shows COVID-19 Uptick

Testing data may not offer complete picture of current disease levels.

State To Provide More Money To Nursing Homes

State To Provide More Money To Nursing Homes

Reimbursement rate increase designed to address staffing, rising costs.

Health Officials Urge Flu, COVID-19 Vaccinations Amidst Three-Virus Surge

Health Officials Urge Flu, COVID-19 Vaccinations Amidst Three-Virus Surge

RSV, flu and COVID-19 cases are all on rise, stressing hospitals.

Hospital Charity Care Declined in 2021

Hospital Charity Care Declined in 2021

Totaled $1.29 billion in Wisconsin in 2021 compared to $1.36 billion in 2020.