Health
Bill Helps Veterans And Hospitals Short on Staff
Bipartisan bill allows veterans with medical training to temporarily practice without a license.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Health Officials Await Data On Omicron
Monitoring the emergence of new COVID-19 variant as state hits 11-month high in cases.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Getting Health Insurance Has Never Been Easier
Evers has made it easier to get ACA coverage. Enrollment period through January 15.
Nov 29th, 2021 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Pandemic Surging As Holidays Begin
Wisconsin sixth-worst in nation. Too many haven’t gotten COVID-19 vaccine, officials warn.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
UW Campuses Face Vaccine Mandate For Federal Contractors
Thompson says system 'cannot afford to jeopardize millions of dollars in federal contracts.’
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Blocks DNR On Water Pollution
Legislators use rule making authority to prevent water pollution protections.
Nov 21st, 2021 by Scott Laeser, Wisconsin Examiner
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
