Health

Clinic Expands Primary Care In Underserved Communities

Clinic Expands Primary Care In Underserved Communities

Findley Foundation Clinic on W. Capitol Drive is accepting new primary care patients.

Wausau Wells Have Elevated PFAS Levels

Wausau Wells Have Elevated PFAS Levels

All six city wells exceed the proposed state standards.

Data Wonk: Is COVID-19 Transforming Itself?
Data Wonk

Is COVID-19 Transforming Itself?

Far fewer deaths per cases of omicron in Wisconsin and nation. Will anti-vaxxers exploit this?

City Hall: Dimitrijevic’s Parental Leave Policy Passed
City Hall

Dimitrijevic’s Parental Leave Policy Passed

Council votes 10-2 in favor, but measure reduced from 12 to six weeks paid leave.

Wastewater Testing Suggests COVID-19 Waning

Wastewater Testing Suggests COVID-19 Waning

Wisconsin one of 37 states using sewage analysis as early warning system.

Pandemic Transforming How People Worship

Pandemic Transforming How People Worship

Ministers, churches adapt. 'It’s especially tough for people who are single.’

MKE County: Weekly COVID-19 Cases Declining
MKE County

Weekly COVID-19 Cases Declining

Despite a lessening burden of new cases, the number of hospitalizations and deaths remains the same.

Insurers Ending Full Coverage For COVID-19 Treatment

Insurers Ending Full Coverage For COVID-19 Treatment

Report says 75% no longer waiving co-pays and cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatment.

Public Health Officials Monitoring Omicron Subvariant

Public Health Officials Monitoring Omicron Subvariant

Fewer than five cases of the new variant have been detected in Wisconsin.

GOP Lawmakers Push ‘Medical Freedom’ Bills

GOP Lawmakers Push ‘Medical Freedom’ Bills

State legislation protects doctors promoting therapies not approved by FDA for COVID-19 treatment.

Data Wonk: Who Are The Unvaccinated?
Data Wonk

Who Are The Unvaccinated?

They are 100 times more likely to die than those fully vaccinated with booster shot.

Local Nonprofit Puts Working Mothers First

Local Nonprofit Puts Working Mothers First

African American Breastfeeding Network has flexible working hours, accommodates child care, helping staff serve new moms.