Health
Debate About Whether To Enforce Abortion Ban Could Hurt OB-GYN Recruitment, Retention
Wisconsin's 1849 ban could result in felony charges for doctors.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioPoll Finds 70% Support For Expanding BadgerCare
State health program has been largely absent from gubernatioral race.
Oct 7th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerBoosters, Vaccination Key to COVID-19 Progress
County health policy advisor calls for more people to get new booster.
Oct 7th, 2022 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Supreme Court To Take Up Case On Ivermectin
Waukesha resident sought judge's order for Advocate Aurora to use drug to treat his uncle.
Oct 1st, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerCounty Drops Mask Rules for Courthouse, Buses
Low COVID risk designation prompts change, "high risk" settings still require masks.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee At Low Level of COVID-19
But vaccination remains key to maintaining gains against the disease says county health leader.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Ramps Up Monkeypox Testing, Vaccines
City health department leads the way. 'If you know you’ve been exposed get tested.'
Sep 28th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceFederally Funded COVID-19 Vaccines Will End. What’s Next?
Cutoff could come by January, leaving county officials worried about impact.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Graham KilmerState Ramps Up Suicide Prevention Effort
Wisconsin surpasses national rate. DHS using federal grant for expanded program.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioHealth Officials Expect Severe Flu Season, Urge Flu Shots
Flu vaccination has declined since 2019.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioInside Dohmen Company’s King Dr. Facility
Renovated building is new home for health care company and foundation, including food programs and kitchens.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Sophie BolichDHS Urges New Booster Shots
New bivalent vaccines provide wider immunity to virus variants.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio