Health

Young Adult Resource Center Expands to South Side

Young Adult Resource Center Expands to South Side

Owen's Place connects young people with employment opportunities and mental health resources.

Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion

Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion

Organization will ask justices whether Wisconsin's constitution protects right to bodily autonomy in new legal argument

MKE County: County Will Sue Insulin Companies for Price-Fixing
MKE County

County Will Sue Insulin Companies for Price-Fixing

County's attorneys seek to join another multi-jurisdictional lawsuit, like the one brought successfully brought against opioid companies.

Proposed Federal Staffing Requirements Could Hurt Wisconsin’s Nursing Homes

Proposed Federal Staffing Requirements Could Hurt Wisconsin’s Nursing Homes

Industry advocates say a workforce shortage already makes hiring a problem.

Republicans’ Medical Marijuana Bill Is Likely Dead

Republicans’ Medical Marijuana Bill Is Likely Dead

Election-year proposal doesn't find support in Senate.

Legislative Democrats Renew Push For Paid Family Leave

Legislative Democrats Renew Push For Paid Family Leave

Proposal aims to provide stability for families, faces uphill fight with GOP.

Murphy’s Law: Wealthy Health Chain Closing 2 Hospitals
Murphy’s Law

Wealthy Health Chain Closing 2 Hospitals

Executives seek to maximize revenue? GOP rejection of expanded Medicaid also at fault?

Kirsten Johnson Aims to Restore Trust in Public Health

Kirsten Johnson Aims to Restore Trust in Public Health

And bolster workforce. State DHS leader oversees nearly 6,000 employees.

The State of Politics: Health Care A Big Issue in Western Wisconsin
The State of Politics

Health Care A Big Issue in Western Wisconsin

As hospitals close and health care access shrinks Republicans face voter worries.

Planned Parenthood Workers Win Union Election

Planned Parenthood Workers Win Union Election

Next up is negotiating a contract.

Evers Task Force to Spotlight Health Care Worker Shortage

Evers Task Force to Spotlight Health Care Worker Shortage

Everyone in state should have good quality care, 'no matter their zip code.'

Nursery Gives Free Child Care for Parents in Crisis

Nursery Gives Free Child Care for Parents in Crisis

La Causa nursery in Walker's Point served 470 kids in 2023.