Health
The Rise of Milwaukee’s Medical College
Nearly bankrupt in late 1960s, MCW now a research powerhouse with huge endowment.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Ascension’s Spring 2024 Ransomware Attack Affects Millions of Patients
Health care system operates 24 campuses, more than 100 facilities in Wisconsin.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Strain of Norovirus Could Be Driving Outbreaks
Wisconsin health official says a record number of outbreaks were reported in December.
Jan 4th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Department Striving To Be Model of Anti-Racism
New deputy commissioner drawn to job through anti-racism focus, personal experience with department.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Marshfield Clinic Completes Merger With South Dakota Health System
Central Wisconsin health system joins the largest rural health system in the U.S. after a different merger failed.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
How To Battle Seasonal Affective Disorder
Psychiatrist credited with discovering SAD offers tips to overcome it.
Jan 1st, 2025 by Alyssa Allemand, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Doctor Condemns Stigma Against Kids With Diabetes
U.S., Wisconsin seeing increase in Type 2 diabetes in kids. 'It’s not someone’s fault.'
Dec 31st, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
New MCW Program Aims to Train More Doctors Who Stay in Milwaukee
Full tuition for 5 students in Medical College of Wisconsin program.
Dec 30th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Homelessness Decreases In Milwaukee, Increases Nationally
Annual point in time count reveals 36.4% decrease in unsheltered homeless persons.
Dec 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Researchers Launch First-of-its-Kind Alzheimer’s Study
Brain scans at UW-Madison will form research baseline for 37 partners, $150 million effort.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Tool Allows You To See Flu, RSV Activity in Milwaukee
Health Department unveils new dashboard powered by your toilet.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Mom Pushing for Adult-Sized Changing Tables to Serve Disabled
Sarah Knowles wants more universal changing stations across the state, nation.
Dec 25th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
