Health
State Trying to Dispose of PFAS Firefighting Foam
DNR looking for a contractor to take 25,000 gallons of foam off states hands.
Jul 22nd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Aurora Studying Racial Inequities in Clinical Trials
Researchers will look at racial makeup of COVID-19 trials.
Jul 21st, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Can Abortion Pills Be Mailed Legally in Wisconsin?
It's legal to receive them in the mail, but a physician could be charged for mailing them.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Files Suit Against PFAS Manufacturers
Evers, AG Kaul say suit seeks to force companies to pay for clean water, and environmental clean up.
Jul 21st, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Nursing Homes Struggle to Find Staff
New report finds state’s economy grew swiftly since pandemic, with some sectors trailing.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Largest HIV Clinic Relocating, Expanding
Vivent Health moving from Plankinton Ave. to former MATC building on 6th and McKinley.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Tim Michels ‘Not Against Contraception’
GOP Gubernatorial candidate supports Wisconsin abortion ban.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Abortion Law Leaves Doctors Fearful of Reproductive Care
How to handle miscarriages, other medical issues unclear under 1849 law.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can New Naloxone Medication Reduce Overdose Deaths?
Increased potency of fentanyl, other opioids driving death rate in Milwaukee.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Remote Monitoring of COVID-19 Patients Cuts Hospitalizations 32%
Promising study by Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin reported in AMA journal.
Jul 12th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Affirms Local Public Health Powers
Court rules that local public health officials can unilaterally issue, enforce health orders.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Here’s What To Know About COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children
Public health officials, pediatricians encourage vaccinations for children six months old and up.
Jul 6th, 2022 by O. Ricardo Pimentel, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
