Health

Program Eliminates Silos Between Health Care and Social Services

Program Eliminates Silos Between Health Care and Social Services

Creators say it makes communication between professionals and with residents more efficient.

Report: COVID-19 Vaccines Reduced Deaths, Hospitalizations
Report

COVID-19 Vaccines Reduced Deaths, Hospitalizations

It says 5,500 infections and 700 deaths among Wisconsin seniors likely prevented.

Do Vaccinated and COVID-19 Survivors Have Same Immunity?

Do Vaccinated and COVID-19 Survivors Have Same Immunity?

An epidemiologist says no. Legislation at state level would exempt those previously infected from vaccine mandates

Gov. Evers Names Leader for State Health Equity Office

Gov. Evers Names Leader for State Health Equity Office

Michelle Robinson currently works in the Department of Children and Families.

MKE County: COVID-19 Case Burden Remains High
MKE County

COVID-19 Case Burden Remains High

Despite the disease trending down at nationally.

Local Resources For Help With Addiction

Local Resources For Help With Addiction

These resources provide connection to treatment and support groups.

Fake Pills Laced With Fentanyl Fueling Overdoses

Fake Pills Laced With Fentanyl Fueling Overdoses

Law enforcement finding "unprecedented quantities" of counterfeit pills.

North Side Doctor Cares for Her Community

North Side Doctor Cares for Her Community

Madelaine Tully saw that community centers needed doctors. So she became one.

Wisconsin is Double the National Average for Child Lead Poisoning

Wisconsin is Double the National Average for Child Lead Poisoning

Study shows connection between lead poisoning and racial and economic disparities.

City Hall: It’s Johnson Vs. Dimitrijevic On Mask Mandate
City Hall

It’s Johnson Vs. Dimitrijevic On Mask Mandate

Health commissioner and alderwoman at odds over whether city should have mask mandate.

Vaccination of North Side Youth Lags Behind County Average

Vaccination of North Side Youth Lags Behind County Average

High school students discuss the vaccine, hesitancy and school during COVID-19.

Senate Approves “Born Alive” Abortion Bill

Senate Approves “Born Alive” Abortion Bill

Health care workers could be charged with a felony.