Health
COVID-19 Metrics Show Disease Surging Countywide
Weekly new cases have increased eleven-fold over the past month.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Requires Consent Before Unconscious Pelvic Exams
Health care workers must obtain consent before examining female patients under anesthesia.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Care Officials Report Surge in Eating Disorders
Diagnoses of eating disorders have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Lawmaker Wants Legislature in Charge of UW-System COVID-19 Policies
State Sen. Steve Nass proposes blocking UW-System from requiring masking or COVID-19 testing without legislative approval.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNR Takes On Water Quality Issues Despite Opposition From GOP, Industry
The state regulator is launching a water quality awareness campaign.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Where To Get Free Food, Low-Cost Meals
Updated list of food pantries, meal distribution sites and more.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Six Council Members Want Tougher Pandemic Rules
Push mayor for indoor mask mandate and mandatory vaccinations for city employees.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Officials Urge a Return to Mask Wearing
Dangerous Delta variant leads to rising cases. Local officials recommend masks at indoor public places.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Baldwin Calls For Rejecting Purdue Pharmacy Bankruptcy Plan
Plan shields Sackler family, gives top company executives $5.4 million in bonuses.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Scott Walker’s Right, Get Vaccinated Now
As variants cause new rise in COVID-19, more Republicans urging people to get the vaccine.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Children’s Wisconsin Gets $20 Million Donation
Yabuki Family Foundation’s donation is largest gift in Milwaukee health system’s history.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Plan Offers Vaccine Incentive for Jail, HOC
Committee okays $50 payment for any inmate or PTO for any staff member who gets vaccinated.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
