Health
7 Mayors In State Back Infrastructure Plan
They are among 360 mayors in 50 states pushing for massive federal funding.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman
State Ranks 41st In Public Health Spending
Some hoped pandemic might prompt action on this. Not so far.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
It’s About Health Care, Not Health Insurance
The push for profits and shareholder value leads to ever worse public health.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Frank Schneiger
COVID-19 Rising, Delta Variant Blamed
A tripling in new cases per day and positivity rate in Milwaukee, reflecting national trend.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State’s COVID-19 Cases Climbing Again
No surge but worrisome. Still many areas with ‘painfully low' vaccination rates.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
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
