Health
Federal Funds Help Wisconsinites Get Health Coverage
$2 million ARPA funding to non-profit that helps people sign up for insurance through ACA.
Nov 20th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise
Recent uptick in cases has continued this past week.
Nov 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Hospitals Relying on Temporary Travel Nurses
Travel nurses work short term contracts, making significantly more than staff nurses.
Nov 19th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Scores Wisconsin Poorly on Racial Health Disparities
A New York based non-profit looked at health outcomes by race across the country.
Nov 18th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Dimitrijevic Wants Paid Parental Leave For City Employees
"If Washington won’t act we will," says alderwoman of her proposal.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Officials Urge People To Get Flu Vaccine
With mask mandates and social distancing phasing out, surge in flu cases expected.
Nov 15th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Rising in Milwaukee County
Latest data shows increased transmission of COVID-19.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Legislation Limits State Asset Liquidation for Medicaid Bills
Democratic lawmakers would limit what assets state can grab under Medicaid Estate Recovery.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Business Helps Pregnant Women and New Mothers
Lola's New Beginnings provides parenting classes and job training for mothers.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Health Department Bringing Vaccine Clinics to Local Schools
Health department running clinics to vaccinate children ages five to 11.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Enrollment Open for Affordable Care
Federal ACA’s marketplace now open, allowing people to sign up for health insurance plans.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Could Get $800 Million For Water Systems
Federal infrastructure bill could help pay for replacing lead pipes, upgrading sewer systems and more.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
