Health
ArchWell Health Opening Three Senior-Focused Clinics in Milwaukee
Tennessee-based health care provider plans to transform three vacant commercial spaces.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMenominee Tribe Has 70% Decline in Overdose Deaths, Hospitalizations
More education, increased supply of fentanyl test strips and Narcan credited.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Sees Surge In Whooping Cough
1,887 confirmed cases of pertussis. Health officials urge people to get vaccinated.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerOnly 30% of Wisconsin Hospitals Obey Federal Price Transparency Rules
New report shows widespread violation of rules meant to lower hospital costs.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyCounty Opens Employee Wellness Clinics
Hoping for long-term savings as county employees get preventive health care at workplace clinics.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Graham KilmerSupervisors Push To End Medicaid Suspension For Incarcerated
Anyone jailed has federal health benefits suspended, even if not convicted of a crime.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Graham KilmerNational Group Challenges Medical College of Wisconsin’s Use of Live Animals
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says MCW violates Animal Welfare Act.
Nov 25th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioACA Enrollment Off to Strong Start
'Incredibly busy' in Wisconsin. But will Trump, Republicans target health care coverage in 2025?
Nov 25th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWill Republicans Support Transparent Hospital Prices?
It could become bipartisan legislation. Or an attack issue for Democrats.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyAscension To Close Waukesha Hospital, Merge, Close Other SE Wisconsin Services
Changes will be a loss for some communities, nursing leader says.
Nov 16th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioSuperintendent Jill Underly Proposes Lead Water Removal Program For Schools
Milwaukee has already targeting replacing lead service lines serving schools.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerNow In Leadership Post, Felzkowski Still Seeking Hospital Pricing Transparency
New Republican senate president seeks data to better inform patients.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio