Health
State Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts
$2 million telemedicine pilot program offers grants to local law enforcement agencies.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fitness Instructor On A Mission To Help Black Men Recovering From Cancer
Leonard Wilson operates program focused on exercise and nutrition.
Nov 23rd, 2023 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Psychedelic Research Blooms in Wisconsin
Bipartisan bill backs pilot program to study the effects of psilocybin on combat PTSD.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Flu, RSV Hospitalizations Are Rising in Wisconsin
Rate has nearly doubled in past week and flu vaccinations are far below pre-pandemic levels.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Cities Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement
An influx of funding will help, but the pace was already increasing finds new WPF report.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Citing Racial Bias, County Ends Birth Cost Recovery Program
Practice went after fathers for part of the cost of child birth when Medicaid was used.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Community Groups Working With Milwaukee VA To Prevent Veteran Suicides
Suicide rate for veterans is 58% higher than other adults.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Proposal Would Create Mental Health Crisis Centers Across State
Current model has police offers driving individuals for hours.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
PayPal Shielded COVID-19 Misinformation Group Donors
PayPal Giving Fund allowed for anonymous donations to anti-vaccine, discredited treatment groups.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Number of Hospitals Losing Money In Wisconsin Triples
Sixty hospitals reported losses in 2022 as revenue falls and costs grow.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers, DNR Announce $402 Million Funding to Improve Local Drinking Water
Funding from Safe Drinking Water Loan Program will address PFAS, lead and nitrates.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Federal Government Designates Wisconsin as Regional Tech Hub
Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub can compete for up to $75 million in federal funding.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
