Health
Wisconsin Crisis Helpline Shutting Down, Due to Federal Funding Cuts
'Uplift Wisconsin' helps those with mental health, substance abuse problems.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Three MPS Schools Remain Closed Because of Lead Contamination
Health department working with district on long-term plan, but work drags on at three closed schools.
Mar 29th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Cuts Hit Wisconsin Addiction Treatment, Public Health
Federal government pulls back on grant funding as DHHS fires thousands of employees.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Epilepsy Research Stalls Without Federal Funds
'At this rate we will be having to let people go within months.'
Mar 25th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vaccine Fatigue Causing People to Skip Shots, Wisconsin Experts Say
Only 34% of Wisconsinites got a flu shot this season.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump’s Plan To Curtail HIV Prevention Funding Would Hit Wisconsin
Vivent Health stands to lose federal funding under proposal.
Mar 21st, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Sees 250% Surge in Lead Lateral Replacements, But It Needs More
City scaling up to meet 2037 deadline. Will it get there?
Mar 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Spring Break Travel + Low Measles Vaccination Rate Puts Wisconsin at Risk
As measles spreads rapidly in states like Texas, state health officials say vulnerable to an outbreak
Mar 14th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Closing Three More Schools Due To Lead Hazards
Closures to start Monday as more investigations reveal 'significant lead hazards.'
Mar 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Will Reopen School Shuttered Because of Lead Dust
Trowbridge gets the all clear after abatement effort.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Unions, Veterans Protest Cuts to VA
Friday afternoon protest attended by Congresswoman Gwen Moore.
Mar 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Health Department Will Investigate 10 More Schools For Lead Issues
Clinics scheduled for concerned children, staff to be tested.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
