Health

Many CBD Products In State Not Accurately Labeled

Many CBD Products In State Not Accurately Labeled

Study by UW-Madison professor notes lack of regulation of products.

Childhood Type 2 Diabetes Up 200% In State

Childhood Type 2 Diabetes Up 200% In State

Increase in last four years may be linked to COVID-19, health experts say.

MKE County: Crowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill
MKE County

Crowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill

Bill expected to have small fiscal impact and big payoff for families and social equity.

Baldwin Blasts FDA Consultant For Pharma Ties

Baldwin Blasts FDA Consultant For Pharma Ties

McKinsey & Company consulted for federal drug regulators and opioid manufacturers.

Children’s Wisconsin Opens Mental Health Walk-In Clinic

Children’s Wisconsin Opens Mental Health Walk-In Clinic

Clinic will provide same-day mental health services for children 5 to 18 years old.

MKE County: Mental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed
MKE County

Mental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed

Partnership of county and four major health systems pushes opening to September, cites need to hire specialized staff.

Report Details Opioid Addiction Solutions

Report Details Opioid Addiction Solutions

After listening sessions, WI Department of Health Services recommends expanded treatment and attention to root causes.

MKE County: New Facility for Emergency Mental Health
MKE County

New Facility for Emergency Mental Health

Sen. Baldwin helped secure $2.5 million for joint venture by county and area health systems.

MKE County: County Sees Minor Uptick In New COVID-19 Cases
MKE County

County Sees Minor Uptick In New COVID-19 Cases

Increase of 80 cases of COVID-19 in Milwaukee County compared to the week prior.

Mayo Clinic Docs Warn Of Omicron Subvariant

Mayo Clinic Docs Warn Of Omicron Subvariant

CDC estimates subvariant is most common in U.S. Doctors ask for continued vigilance.

Evers Announces $5 Million Mental Health Funding

Evers Announces $5 Million Mental Health Funding

Grants from federal ARPA money will expand mental health services and telemedicine.

Senate Action Possible on Prescription Drug Prices, Baldwin Says

Senate Action Possible on Prescription Drug Prices, Baldwin Says

Some GOP support needed to gain 60 votes for bill to lower drug prices.