Health
Children’s Wisconsin Gets $20 Million Donation
Yabuki Family Foundation’s donation is largest gift in Milwaukee health system’s history.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Plan Offers Vaccine Incentive for Jail, HOC
Committee okays $50 payment for any inmate or PTO for any staff member who gets vaccinated.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
UW System To Offer Scholarships For Vaccinated Students
Goal to get 70% of students vaccinated with a lottery that awards $7,000 scholarships.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Bucks Celebrations Hike COVID-19 Cases?
Health officials fear a spike could come. Half of county residents are not vaccinated.
Jul 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Not Too Late to Expand Medicaid
Will extend coverage to 91,000 more people, save taxpayers $1.3 billion.
Jul 25th, 2021 by Jon Peacock and William Parke-Sutherland
Counselors Offer Guidance on Breast Feeding
Milwaukee’s WIC program provides counseling for 821 women annually.
Jul 24th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Pay Raise, Bonuses Proposed to Address Lifeguard Shortage
Starting wage would be $15 an hour. Returning guards could earn additional $900 in bonuses next year.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
City COVID-19 Transmission Higher Than Suburbs
A higher percentage of suburban residents have received the vaccine than the city.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Are Vaccine Mandates Legal?
Law professor discusses legal precedent, current laws related to vaccination.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Commissioner Says Lead Crisis is Top Priority
Commissioner Johnson said she can fix department's troubled lead program.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Pandemic’s Drop in Health Costs Won’t Last
Medical hyper-inflation will return, squeezing employers and employees.
Jul 21st, 2021 by John Torinus
County Continues Rent Assistance, Adds Legal Help
County spends millions on assistance and adds right to counsel for those facing eviction.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
