Health
Milwaukee Has Just One Warming Room For Homeless
Amid freezing temperatures, it's way over capacity. More shelters needed.
Dec 4th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Hospitals, Clinics Across State At Capacity
Facing highest number in years of patients with influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suicides Spiking in Milwaukee’s Black Community
Trend precedes pandemic, but is now at highest point in past decade.
Dec 3rd, 2022 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Proposal For Transit Health Clinic Sees Pushback
Transit system doesn't want new clinic on facility it may sell in the future.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
South Dakota Expands Medicaid
39 states have now expanded Medicaid. What is Wisconsin waiting for?
Nov 28th, 2022 by Bill Kaplan
10 Questions on Rising Health Care Costs
Wisconsin has 4th highest costs in nation. When will our leaders take on the issue?
Nov 27th, 2022 by John Torinus
Where To Get Advice on Health Care
It's Open Enrollment Period in Wisconsin. Advisors like Quentella Perry can help.
Nov 26th, 2022 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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.
Nov 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Plans Expanded Opioid Epidemic Response
How to maximize impact of $56.6 million settlement over 18 years from drug companies.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State Opioid Deaths Set New Record
1,427 opioid-related deaths in 2021, up 16% over 2020 record and 70% more than in 2018.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two New Dental Clinics in City For Underserved
Ascension opening urgent dental care clinics on South Side, North Side.
Nov 19th, 2022 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wastewater Data Shows COVID-19 Uptick
Testing data may not offer complete picture of current disease levels.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
