Health
Program Eliminates Silos Between Health Care and Social Services
Creators say it makes communication between professionals and with residents more efficient.
Oct 8th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCOVID-19 Vaccines Reduced Deaths, Hospitalizations
It says 5,500 infections and 700 deaths among Wisconsin seniors likely prevented.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioDo Vaccinated and COVID-19 Survivors Have Same Immunity?
An epidemiologist says no. Legislation at state level would exempt those previously infected from vaccine mandates
Oct 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerGov. Evers Names Leader for State Health Equity Office
Michelle Robinson currently works in the Department of Children and Families.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerCOVID-19 Case Burden Remains High
Despite the disease trending down at nationally.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Graham KilmerLocal Resources For Help With Addiction
These resources provide connection to treatment and support groups.
Oct 5th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceFake Pills Laced With Fentanyl Fueling Overdoses
Law enforcement finding "unprecedented quantities" of counterfeit pills.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioNorth Side Doctor Cares for Her Community
Madelaine Tully saw that community centers needed doctors. So she became one.
Oct 2nd, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWisconsin is Double the National Average for Child Lead Poisoning
Study shows connection between lead poisoning and racial and economic disparities.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerIt’s Johnson Vs. Dimitrijevic On Mask Mandate
Health commissioner and alderwoman at odds over whether city should have mask mandate.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneVaccination of North Side Youth Lags Behind County Average
High school students discuss the vaccine, hesitancy and school during COVID-19.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSenate Approves “Born Alive” Abortion Bill
Health care workers could be charged with a felony.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner