Health
Violence Against Health Care Workers On The Rise
One victim, Milwaukee nurse Patricia Moon-Updike has testified to Congress about issue.
Mar 12th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Patient Safety Concerns Raised About New Granite Hills Hospital
The facility is a psychiatric hospital contracted by Milwaukee County.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Republicans Again Block Student Vaccine Requirements
Legislative body blocks Department of Health Services rules regarding meningitis and chickenpox.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
More Than 1.6 Million Wisconsin Residents Need To Renew Medicaid Enrollment
Or they risk losing health insurance coverage. Reinstated requirement part of COVID-19 policy wind down.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Program Would Subsidize Low-Income Health Insurance Premiums
County would join effort to prevent people from losing health insurance coverage.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy
Resolution would have no legal impact, meant as political and educational statement.
Mar 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Some Small Business Owners Back Paid Leave Proposal
Evers' proposal creates 12 weeks paid parental leave. A boon to hiring?
Mar 6th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Gets $2.5 Million In JUUL Settlement
E-cigarette maker was sued more than 5,000 times for its youth-focused marketing.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Legislators May Suspend Vaccine Requirements
Committee may suspend DHS rules for students on chickenpox, meningitis.
Feb 26th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Among 20 Governors in Reproductive Rights Alliance
Democratic governors vow to create 'firewall' for 'reproductive freedom.'
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Wisconsin Examiner
Courthouse, Transit System Drop Mask Requirement
Milwaukee County downgraded by CDC to "low" COVID-19 risk.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Local Officials Hope Lawsuit Settlement Funds Can Reduce Drug Overdoses
644 overdose deaths in county in 2021. 'We're finally getting some resources.'
Feb 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
