Health
Dangerous McKinley Beach Can Be Fixed
Parks committee reviews preliminary solutions, with price tag ranging from $250,000 to $4.9 million
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Downward Trends Continue
But wastewater sampling is showing an uptick in the amount of virus present.
Mar 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Changes Coming to Medicaid Enrollment
Recipients can sign up for alerts to changes in their insurance plans.
Mar 17th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Health Officials Urge Flu Shots After Child Deaths
Three children recently died from influenza. Less than 40% of state has received flu vaccine.
Mar 17th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hospital Association Reports Worsening Nurse Shortage
Burnout, violence against healthcare workers driving high job vacancy rates.
Mar 17th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Signs Bill Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
Milwaukee legislators led charge to legalize them as a way to save lives.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Wastewater Tests Show Uptick in COVID-19
Too early to tell but increases found in several cities, including Milwaukee.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State High Court To Rule On Local Health Orders
WILL suit charges Dane County health director had no power to issue orders combatting COVID-19.
Mar 14th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Testing Kids For Lead Poisoning Declined During Pandemic
25% reduction in lead tests in state compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Still In Decline
County had one reported death due to COVID-19 during the past week.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
City Doula Program Focusing On 53206
Program is an effort to reduce infant mortality rates.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Fentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021
Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reported 643 drug overdoses in 2021.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
