Health
Milwaukee Wins $3 Million To Fight Youth Homelessness
Continuum of Care partners will rely on youth input for how funding will be spent.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Drug Settlements Could Help Expand Opioid Addiction Programs
Settlements with opioid producers and distributors could fund 3 programs.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
As Abortions Resume in Wisconsin, Senate Crafts New Restrictions
GOP bills forbid abortion training at UW hospitals, fund crisis pregnancy centers.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Aspartame, Used In Diet Coke, Likely Safe In Moderation Says Scientist
Medical College of Wisconsin has research that confirms WHO findings, but there are times to avoid sweetener.
Sep 16th, 2023 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pilot Program Aims To Lower Infant Mortality Rates Through Healthy Food
New program provides medically-tailored meals to high-risk prenatal patients in Milwaukee.
Sep 15th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
State Health Leaders Urge Individuals To Get New COVID-19 Booster Shot
Updated vaccine better matched to variants currently circulating.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Backs Transgender Sanctuary Resolution
In light of recent LGTBQ+ attacks and opposition, Milwaukee County would become transgender safe-haven.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Planned Parenthood Restarting Wisconsin Abortion Services
Citing court ruling, abortions will be provided in Milwaukee and Madison.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Elder Care Facilities Face Staffing, Budget Issues
Nearly two dozen nursing homes in Wisconsin have closed since 2020.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Big Healthcare Systems Are Driving Up Costs
It'a bipartisan issue affecting Milwaukee and the entire country. Congress must act.
Sep 9th, 2023 by Dr. Madelaine Tully
State Says Relatively New Hospital Has Corrected Serious Safety Flaws
Granite Hills Hospital provides psychiatric care, in partnership with Milwaukee County, to uninsured individuals
Sep 8th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Committee Advances Medical Travel Fund, Which Could Include Abortions
Modified version of earlier proposal would pay for travel, not health care.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
