Health

Program Helps Those With Prostate Cancer

Program Helps Those With Prostate Cancer

MCW targets Black men, who are 60% more likely to get prostate cancer.

State Officials Target COVID-19 Delta Variant

State Officials Target COVID-19 Delta Variant

New tool offers better tracking of vaccinations rates. ‘This variant is less forgiving.’

Get Vaccinated, Get a Shot at Free NBA Finals Tickets

Get Vaccinated, Get a Shot at Free NBA Finals Tickets

Health department offering shots and a shot to win free Bucks tickets.

MKE County: County May Stay in Coggs Building
MKE County

County May Stay in Coggs Building

In May, a report showed the Coggs building could become a money pit.

State May Get $65 million in Opioid Settlement

State May Get $65 million in Opioid Settlement

Purdue Pharma reaches $4.3 billion settlement with multiple states.

Clinic Treats the Uninsured

Clinic Treats the Uninsured

Bread of Healing Clinic makes sure healthcare is never out of reach for patients.

Health Department Begins Door to Door Vaccinations

Health Department Begins Door to Door Vaccinations

City and volunteers targeting neighborhoods with lowest levels of vaccination.

State’s Zoos Will Vaccinate Animals

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.

Opioid Abuse is Overdose ‘Russian Roulette’

Opioid Abuse is Overdose ‘Russian Roulette’

Treatment center in central city is offering a way to break addictions grip.

MKE County: COVID-19 Remains Low in Milwaukee
MKE County

COVID-19 Remains Low in Milwaukee

Latest data does show a slight increase in transmission in city of Milwaukee.

Data Wonk: Wisconsin, U.S. Life Expectancy Declines
Data Wonk

Wisconsin, U.S. Life Expectancy Declines

Other developed countries doing better. Lack of safety net causing problem?

COVID-19 Numbers at Zero in State Prisons

COVID-19 Numbers at Zero in State Prisons

More than 96% of inmates agreed to vaccines, DOC statistics show.