Health
Affordable Care Numbers Rebound in State
212,000 sign up for coverage using federal marketplace. State credits outreach efforts, new incentives.
Feb 1st, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
City Sees Surge in Syphilis Cases
Number for 2021 higher than combined total for 2016 through 2019.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Likely Past Omicron Peak
Cases down significantly, but fallout of rising hospitalizations and deaths from the surge continues.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Funding for Lead Pipe Removal Likely a Year Away
But Milwaukee Water Works officials were encouraged by show of confidence from VP Harris.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Two GOP Legislators Push Medical Pot Bill
Bill allows medicinal marijuana use for those meeting a narrow list of qualifications.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
County Distributing 575,000 N95 Masks
Distributing masks to municipalities and community service organizations.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Please, Ascension Wisconsin, Respect Your Workers
We deserve fair pay, safer staffing, and paid COVID-19 sick leave.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
10 Health Centers Offering COVID-19 Tests
Many locations in city. No health insurance required.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Democrats Push Abortion Rights Bill
Without Roe, old state law would prevail, making abortion a felony, with penalty of up to 6 years in prison
Jan 24th, 2022 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Sees Record COVID-19 Cases
State health officials report highest ever seven-day-average of cases
Jan 20th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Claim Your Free COVID-19 Tests
USPS will distribute four free tests per household.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mask Mandate Anticipated To Go Into Effect Saturday
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs measure into law. Lasts until Mar. 1.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
