Health

See Inside New Home of Marquette Nursing School

See Inside New Home of Marquette Nursing School

Fast-growing college has new digs, simulation hospital rooms and lots of natural light.

Meta House Developing $33 Million Women’s Treatment Center

Meta House Developing $33 Million Women’s Treatment Center

Ceremonial groundbreaking held for new complex at 39th and Bluemound.

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by FDA

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by FDA

Could be available this week for Wisconsin residents.

‘Care Economy’ Campaign Comes to Wisconsin

‘Care Economy’ Campaign Comes to Wisconsin

Care Can't Wait coalition champions child care and care for aging and disabled.

Could Medicaid Expansion, Rural Incentives Reduce Labor Shortage?

Could Medicaid Expansion, Rural Incentives Reduce Labor Shortage?

Final report by Governor’s Task Force on Healthcare Workforce offers recommendations.

Back in the News: More Covid Crassness By Menards
Back in the News

More Covid Crassness By Menards

EPA complaint just the most recent controversy involving company’s handling of pandemic and aftermath.

MKE County: County Nearly Doubles Narcan Vending Machines
MKE County

County Nearly Doubles Narcan Vending Machines

Adding 8 more machines with free life saving items like narcan and drug testing strips.

Extreme Heat An Acute Threat To Those On Kidney Dialysis, New Study Shows

Extreme Heat An Acute Threat To Those On Kidney Dialysis, New Study Shows

UW-Madison research shows risk of death is 18% higher during extreme heat events.

MKE County: Quiet Policy Change Saves Milwaukee County Fathers $67 Million
MKE County

Quiet Policy Change Saves Milwaukee County Fathers $67 Million

County ended birth cost recovery program with the goal of addressing racial inequity, improving child support.

Minimum Pay Rates Aim To Boost Care For Medicaid Seniors, Disabled

Minimum Pay Rates Aim To Boost Care For Medicaid Seniors, Disabled

But advocates say Governor Tony Evers action is just the first step, more needed.

Abortion Rights Central to Lyerly’s Congressional Campaign

Abortion Rights Central to Lyerly’s Congressional Campaign

But will that help or hurt her chance to flip the Republican-leaning 8th Congressional District?

City Hall: Momentum Grows for Cash Payments To Low-Income Pregnant Women, New Mothers
City Hall

Momentum Grows for Cash Payments To Low-Income Pregnant Women, New Mothers

Unconditional cash payment program initiated by Zilber would be expanded with city funding.