Health
Milwaukee’s Extended Indoor Dining Closure Reduced COVID-19 Spread
Study finds cities with extended closures saw 61% fewer COVID-19 cases.
Dec 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bipartisan Bill Would Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Increasing healthcare access could help address racial health disparities.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Republicans Are Killing Their Supporters
Right-wing anti-vaxxers help cause more deaths of Republicans nationally and in Wisconsin.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Hospital Lawsuits For Unpaid Bills Rising In State
Up 37% since 2001. Black patients, rural patients most likely to be sued.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hospital Leaders Sound Alarm On COVID Surge
Case levels the highest in a year. 'We are full. Period.'
Dec 7th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha
Health Care Providers in Limbo After Court Blocks Vaccine Mandate
More than a quarter of state’s nursing home staff haven’t been vaccinated.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Exercise Program Helps Women Process Trauma
Restorative Justice In Movement, at Turner Hall, recruits women of color impacted by incarceration.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
87,000 Children In State Now Vaccinated
A minority of 500,000 kids aged 5-11 in Wisconsin. Many parents, even if vaccinated, are hesitant.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Joins States Against Abortion “Gag” Rule
24 attorneys general seek overthrow of Trump rule cutting family planning funding and advice.
Dec 5th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
COVID-19 Indicators Point to Increasing Disease Burden
New cases were on the rise throughout the month of November.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Awarded $142 Million to Address PFAS, Lead Pipes
Federal funding comes from bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Get Vaccinated, Get Your Photo With Championship Trophy
And a chance for free Bucks tickets. Team partners on vaccine clinic Saturday.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Annie Mattea
