Health
‘Tranq’ Testing Strips Now Legal, Milestone In Overdose Crisis
Move comes as overdose deaths from xylazine on the rise in Wisconsin
Apr 5th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Opens Two Mental Health Crisis Houses
Stabilization houses will provide housing for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Offering $2.8 Million For Opioid Addiction Programs
Awarding grants for addiction prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County’s Paratransit Service Shows Improvement
French company hired by MCTS to transport people with disabilities has improved service.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Visiting Eau Claire, Evers Chides Legislators for Blocking Hospital Funds
As Republicans withhold aid, hospital closings create health-care gap in western Wisconsin.
Mar 19th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
BadgerCare Recipients Can Get Free Over-The-Counter Birth Control
Ever directs DHS order: pharmacies can provide Opill at no cost for recipients.
Mar 19th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against Unemployment Tax Exemption For Catholic Organization
Religious groups said they will appeal the ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
Mar 14th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Hints He Could Pursue Larger Wisconsin Abortion Lawsuit
Wisconsin AG suggests he will pursue ruling if Supreme Court agrees to hear case.
Mar 14th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Cancer Treatment Coming To Wisconsin
Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin building new proton therapy clinic.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Still Faces Nursing, Health Care Worker Shortage
New report finds many unfilled job openings in 8 of 18 professions hospitals employ.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State Democrats Make Push To Codify Right To Birth Control
But Republicans aren't expected to advance proposal.
Mar 8th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
County Partnering With Froedtert on Employee Health Clinics
County aims to use federal funds to create clinics designed to save money in future years.
Mar 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
