Health
Rural Areas Have Highest COVID-19 Death Rates
Nationwide study finds rural areas have a death rate twice as high as urban areas.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
COVID-19 Disease Remains At High Level
The surge that began more than two months ago persists.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Legislation Aimed At Infant, Maternal Mortality Racial Disparities
Democrats sponsor bills intended to improve, increase access to healthcare for mothers and infants.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
New COVID-19 Mass Testing Site Opens in Menomonee Valley
New site at a former WisDOT emissions testing site. It replaces American Family Field testing site.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Class Action Lawsuit Targets Schools For Lax COVID-19 Policies
The lawsuit is backed by a liberal super PAC controlled by the owner of Minocqua Brewing.
Oct 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson Says Overwhelmed Hospitals Not a ‘Massive Crisis’
The senator also criticized the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines.
Oct 9th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hmong Leaders Keeping Community Informed About COVID-19
Leaders are translating medical jargon and using existing community infrastructure.
Oct 8th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Republicans Pushing Abortion Restrictions
Gov. Evers has previously vetoed four of the bills being advanced.
Oct 8th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
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 Service
COVID-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 Radio
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
Oct 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Gov. 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 Examiner
