Health
Wisconsin Has First Case of Human Bird Flu
DHS confirms Barron County resident was exposed to infected turkey farm.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Inferior Care Feared As Counties Privatize Nursing Homes
In past three decades, 22 Wisconsin counties have sold or closed facilities.
Dec 15th, 2024 by Addie Costello, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
$20 Million Federal Grant Aims To Improve Milwaukee River Water Quality
Effort will stretch from rural Fond du Lac County to the heart of Milwaukee.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin DOJ Awarded $7 Million for Substance Abuse Treatment
Program provides services to prevent crisis, overdoses or criminal charges.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Fire Officials Say Ascension Wisconsin Cuts Will Slow Heart Attack Responses
Health system will close cardiac catheterization labs at St. Joseph's, St. Francis hospitals.
Dec 10th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Small Businesses Pay Much More for Health Care Coverage
They pay $1,300 more per employee than bigger companies, report finds.
Dec 10th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Aurora Plans Health Center At Wisconsin Avenue School
The school on 27th and Wisconsin was last used by MPS in 2007.
Dec 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Micro Hospital Opens On Milwaukee’s Far South Side
For-profit Milwaukee ER & Hospital aims to offer accessible, 'concierge level' care.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite State Restrictions, Many Receive Abortions Via Telehealth
About 130 orders per month, perhaps one-fourth of total abortions in Wisconsin.
Dec 2nd, 2024 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
ArchWell Health Opening Three Senior-Focused Clinics in Milwaukee
Tennessee-based health care provider plans to transform three vacant commercial spaces.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Menominee Tribe Has 70% Decline in Overdose Deaths, Hospitalizations
More education, increased supply of fentanyl test strips and Narcan credited.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Sees Surge In Whooping Cough
1,887 confirmed cases of pertussis. Health officials urge people to get vaccinated.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
