Health
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 ServiceState 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 RadioGet 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 JanneneCounty May Stay in Coggs Building
In May, a report showed the Coggs building could become a money pit.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Graham KilmerState 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 RadioClinic 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 ServiceHealth Department Begins Door to Door Vaccinations
City and volunteers targeting neighborhoods with lowest levels of vaccination.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState’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 RadioOpioid 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 ServiceCOVID-19 Remains Low in Milwaukee
Latest data does show a slight increase in transmission in city of Milwaukee.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Graham KilmerWisconsin, U.S. Life Expectancy Declines
Other developed countries doing better. Lack of safety net causing problem?
Jun 30th, 2021 by Bruce ThompsonCOVID-19 Numbers at Zero in State Prisons
More than 96% of inmates agreed to vaccines, DOC statistics show.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner