Health
Madison, Dane County Mandate Vaccine For Workers
Public employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Sees ‘Extreme’ COVID-19 Transmission
Hospitalizations statewide have quadrupled over the past month.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Help Coming For Long-Haul Covid Sufferers
Biden administration says some symptoms make you eligible for federal disability aid.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
French Island Residents Face PFAS Pollution
Island includes La Crosse airport, where fire fighting foam was used, possibly contaminating well water.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Requires Vaccinations for City Employees
More than 6,000 city workers would need to get vaccinated or face weekly testing.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Health Officials Act Against Delta Variant?
Court decisions, public resistance limit what state and local officials can do.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
UWM Institutes Pandemic Restrictions
Despite Republican objections, requires testing for unvaccinated and masks indoors for all.
Aug 1st, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
COVID-19 Metrics Show Disease Surging Countywide
Weekly new cases have increased eleven-fold over the past month.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Requires Consent Before Unconscious Pelvic Exams
Health care workers must obtain consent before examining female patients under anesthesia.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Care Officials Report Surge in Eating Disorders
Diagnoses of eating disorders have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Lawmaker Wants Legislature in Charge of UW-System COVID-19 Policies
State Sen. Steve Nass proposes blocking UW-System from requiring masking or COVID-19 testing without legislative approval.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Takes On Water Quality Issues Despite Opposition From GOP, Industry
The state regulator is launching a water quality awareness campaign.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
