Health
State Has About 6,400 Abortions Per Year
State’s rate per live births, just half that of the nation, may reflect restrictive laws.
May 8th, 2022 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Muslim Health Center Serves 4,500 Patients Per Year
Located at 803 W. Layton Ave., offers clinical and behavioral health services.
May 7th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Midwives Prepare to Protect Abortion Access
Using abortion pills or helping pay transportation to states still doing abortion.
May 5th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
COVID-19 Antibody Study Seeks Volunteers of Color
Study seeks to assess levels of immunity and extent of COVID-19 infection in local communities.
May 5th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Are COVID-19 Vaccines Still Free? Yes
Questions and answers on vaccines, including where to get them.
May 4th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Kaul Says State’s 1849 Abortion Ban May Not Be Enforceable
Predicts lawsuits and says Department of Justice won’t enforce ban.
May 4th, 2022 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson Says COVID Vaccines May Cause AIDS
Republican U.S. Senator makes yet another false medical claim.
May 4th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Democratic Candidates Opposing Ron Johnson Jump on Abortion Issue
Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overruling Roe injects issue into US Senate race.
May 3rd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Health Justice Group Surveys Residents Near Ascension St. Joseph
Community groups lobbying hospital not to cut back services.
Apr 30th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Other Vaccinations For Kids Have Declined
Since pandemic state falling behind in vaccinations for measles, mumps, diphtheria, etc.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
City Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants
Health department's Office of Violence Prevention wins $5 million federal grant.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s COVID-19 Cases Tripled in Last Month
Hospitalizations still low but numbers ‘concerning,’ and only 61% in state fully vaccinated.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
