Health
House of Correction Starts Opioid Treatment Program
A new pilot program will provide inmates with medically assisted opioid treatment.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceLocal Orgs Join State to Remove Lead from Milwaukee Homes
Social Development Commission and Habitat for Humanity will assist in renovation of 150 homes.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceBiden is Right On Vaccine Mandates
The biggest beneficiaries may be anti-vaxxers.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by John TorinusPandemic Shows Value of Local Pharmacies
Hayat Pharmacy has 12 locations and a staff that speaks 22 languages.
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public RadioState Sen. Jacque Released From Hospital
Opponent of masks and vaccine mandates spent three weeks on a ventilator.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioCity Offers $100 Vaccination Incentive
Health department will pay up to 1,000 people to get their first COVID-19 vaccination.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneBoard Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate
Board muddies county executive order with procedural issues, duplicative legislation.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Graham KilmerKleefisch Tests Positive for COVID-19
Republican candidate for governor has campaigned unmasked and opposes vaccine mandates.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCOVID-19 Cases Still High in Milwaukee County
The latest surge is producing cases among children nearly on par with the largest surge of the pandemic.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Graham KilmerMount Mary President Retiring At End of School Year
Christine Pharr oversaw the development of major capital projects, a new nursing program during one five year term.
Sep 16th, 2021 by Annie MatteaAG Kaul Joins Fight Against Texas Abortion Law
Kaul filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge of the new abortion ban.
Sep 16th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerState Has Troubling Maternal and Infant Racial Health Disparities
Health officials say systemic problems that cause worse outcomes for Black mothers and babies need to be addressed.
Sep 16th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio