Health
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
UWM Professor Creating Cheaper Hearing Aids
Yi Hu develops prototype that doesn't require prescription, could cost less than $200.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Could Sue PFAS Manufacturers
Lawsuit over "forever chemicals" could help finance remediation at Mitchell Airport.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Has First Case of Monkeypox
400 cases in U.S. so far, but state health officials say risk to public remains low.
Jul 2nd, 2022 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
Daily New COVID-19 Cases Remain High
There was one death due to COVID-19 this past week.
Jul 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
