Health
Can Colleges Meet State’s Nurse Shortage?
More health workers, more diversity needed but new report finds mixed enrollment data.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Broadband Access a Health Issue for Seniors
Wisconsin trails 32 states in percent of those over 65 who have access to high-speed internet.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Program Helps Those With Prostate Cancer
MCW targets Black men, who are 60% more likely to get prostate cancer.
Jul 11th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Officials Target COVID-19 Delta Variant
New tool offers better tracking of vaccinations rates. ‘This variant is less forgiving.’
Jul 10th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Get Vaccinated, Get a Shot at Free NBA Finals Tickets
Health department offering shots and a shot to win free Bucks tickets.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County May Stay in Coggs Building
In May, a report showed the Coggs building could become a money pit.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State May Get $65 million in Opioid Settlement
Purdue Pharma reaches $4.3 billion settlement with multiple states.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Clinic Treats the Uninsured
Bread of Healing Clinic makes sure healthcare is never out of reach for patients.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Health Department Begins Door to Door Vaccinations
City and volunteers targeting neighborhoods with lowest levels of vaccination.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Zoos Will Vaccinate Animals
No COVID-19 infections at Milwaukee County Zoo, but tigers and lions at Bronx Zoo got sick last year.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Opioid Abuse is Overdose ‘Russian Roulette’
Treatment center in central city is offering a way to break addictions grip.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
COVID-19 Remains Low in Milwaukee
Latest data does show a slight increase in transmission in city of Milwaukee.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
