Health
Gwen Moore Bill Adds Doulas, Midwives to Medicaid
Mamas First Act would require state Medicaid programs to cover doula, midwife services.
May 21st, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
COVID-19 Cases Rising Again
1,968 new cases of COVID-19 this past week.
May 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State Program Plans to Recruit, Train 3,000 New CNAs
Long-term care facilities face a shortage of workers. New nursing assistants would recieve on the job training.
May 19th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Officials Should Oppose Health Care Merger
Merger of Advocate Aurora and Atrium Health won't improve care but will increase prices.
May 19th, 2022 by John Torinus
Late-Term Abortions Change Voters’ Views
Both in Wisconsin and nationally. But few abortions are done after 16 weeks.
May 18th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
State’s COVID-19 Cases Up 66% in May
Racine and Kenosha among 7 counties with highest rates, residents urged to wear masks at indoor events.
May 17th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Local Health Systems Launching Health Disparity Investigation
After a recent survey, local hospitals and systems are partnering to develop solutions.
May 13th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baby Formula Shortage Stressing Families
Pediatric professionals, food banks say families struggling to find formula they need.
May 13th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Supports Abortion Ban Exceptions For Rape, Incest
State Assembly Speaker finds himself at odds with GOP candidates for governor.
May 12th, 2022 by Melissa Ingells, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Abortion Funds Prepare for End of Roe
Organizations working to help with expense, out of state travel if federal protections are overturned.
May 12th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Aurora Announces Merger, HQ Relocation to North Carolina
Merger with Atrium Health would create nation's 5th biggest healthcare provider.
May 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What Do Voters Think About Abortion?
In Wisconsin and nationally, it depends on your partisan views and particularly, your religion.
May 11th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
