Health
Police Will Monitor City’s Covid Testing Sites
Overcrowding, aggressive behavior lead to request for police presence.
Jan 5th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess
Omicron Drives County’s Worst Pandemic Surge
'Staggering' surge in cases, hospitalizations 'unprecedented' for Milwaukee, official says.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Hospitals Overwhelmed By Unvaccinated Patients
As omicron surges in state, Advocate Aurora system struggles with staff shortages
Jan 4th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Restaurants Requiring Vaccine Proof
Two restaurants recently announced strict vaccine requirements.
Jan 3rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
More Lung Cancer Screenings Don’t Improve Equity
UW study finds expanded screenings still leave gap between whites and people of color.
Jan 3rd, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Micro-Hospital Planned Near Airport
Development reflects national trend to build smaller emergency healthcare facilities.
Dec 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID Testing Surges, While Mayor Pleads For More Vaccinations
City testing sites operating at near max capacity while there is no wait for vaccinations.
Dec 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill By State Democrats Targets ‘Stealthing’
Charges, fines for people who sabotage their partner’s birth control without consent.
Dec 28th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
UCC Works to Address Alzheimer’s
United Community Center’s Latino Geriatric Center targets the problems.
Dec 26th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City, County Struggle for Solutions to Overdose Deaths
South-side ZIP code hardest hit. A push for legislation to legalize test strips.
Dec 26th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Firefighters Union Approves Vaccine-or-Mask Requirement
Voluntary agreement similar to ones adopted by city's police unions.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County Will Expand Addiction Prevention, Treatment
Recent $71 million legal settlement provides funding for this.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
