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Measles Vaccination Rates Falling Across Wisconsin
Down by 20% in some counties over past decade. State has second worst rate in U.S.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Common Ground Opposes Mayor’s Housing Authority Nominee
Coalition wants a resident of a public housing tower installed on board.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Water Fluoridation Debate Boils Up in Wisconsin
Village of DeForest joins nearly 80 communities banning fluoridation since 1995.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny
Federal Funds Uncertainty Threatens State Budget
$28 billion of projected two-year budget is supposed to come from federal funds.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Bipartisan Support for Medicaid Postpartum Expansion in Senate Health Committee
Bill would allow those that qualify to receive longer care.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Suicide Prevention Program Expands in Honor of Jonathan Brostoff
Friendship Circle plans 41 free trainings across the state to honor late alderman.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Dangerous Levels of Lead Contamination Found At Three MPS Schools
District says it has remediated situation, but its buildings have been source of lead poisoning.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene and Sophie Bolich
Evers Announces $145 Million Plan to Address PFAS
His new budget will fund new grant programs, staff, testing and research.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Joins Legal Effort to Preserve Tougher Standards for Lead in Water
Joins 9 states and DC to back new federal rules and push to replace lead pipes.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
State Health Officials Launch Campaign to Discourage Menthol Tobacco Use
80% of Black adult smokers polled said they smoked menthol cigarettes.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny
Wisconsin Health Departments Watching Trump Administration’s Health Communications Pause
Trump administration has paused federal health communications, but temporary pause isn't without precedent.
Jan 24th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Legislators Agree on Postpartum Medicaid Expansion
But not Robin Vos. Just two states haven't extended coverage from 60 days to a year.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Hallie Claflin
Following Child’s Influenza Death, State DHS Urges Vaccination
The flu vaccination rate in Wisconsin is only 31.7%.
Jan 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Should You Test Your Home for Radon?
1 in 10 Wisconsin homes have high levels of cancer-causing gas you can’t smell or see.
Jan 13th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny
United Community Center Awarded Drug Company Money For Addiction Treatment
Nonprofit will use state grant for residential substance abuse facility for men.
Jan 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New Strain of Norovirus Could Be Driving Outbreaks
Wisconsin health official says a record number of outbreaks were reported in December.
Jan 4th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Health Department Striving To Be Model of Anti-Racism
New deputy commissioner drawn to job through anti-racism focus, personal experience with department.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Has First Case of Human Bird Flu
DHS confirms Barron County resident was exposed to infected turkey farm.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Hesselbein Will Revive Medical Marijuana Bill
Democratic state Senate leader expects more bipartisan legislation in new session.
Dec 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Inferior Care Feared As Counties Privatize Nursing Homes
In past three decades, 22 Wisconsin counties have sold or closed facilities.
Dec 15th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Wisconsin Sees Surge In Whooping Cough
1,887 confirmed cases of pertussis. Health officials urge people to get vaccinated.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
ACA 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
Legislative Committee Studying Whether To Create Long-Term Youth Psychiatric Care Facilities
Seventy-eight children were placed out of state for care in 2023.
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Vaccination Before Holidays
Flu, RSV and COVID-19 vaccinations are available.
Nov 14th, 2024 by Anna Marie Yanny
Candidates Ignore State’s Looming ‘Senior Tsunami’
Over-75 population expected to explode, creating huge shortage of health care workers.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Coggs Center Redevelopment Secures $2 Million
'Vliet Street Lofts' would include affordable apartments.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Return Your Unused Medicine To Avoid Chance of Abuse, Overdose
Led by Attorney General Josh Kaul, Wisconsin officials urge public to participate in 'Drug Take Back Day' Saturday.
Oct 24th, 2024 by Anna Marie Yanny
Wisconsin Children Have Second-Worst Vaccination Rate
State officials ramping up promotion as federal report shows immunization is plummeting.
Oct 18th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Politicians Get Close Look at Coggs Center Construction
Hard hat tour loops through several doors in building designed to have "No Wrong Door."
Oct 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Medicaid Expansion Could Benefit 90,000 Wisconsin Residents
Wisconsin Policy Forum studies long-offered expansion's potential, ability to save $200 million annually.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
State-Funded Leave Behind Program Gives Live-Saving Tools to Opioid Addicts
$500,000 from opioid settlement pays for kits with Narcan and fentanyl test strips.
Sep 22nd, 2024 by Nick Rommel
Wisconsin Sees 1,000% Spike in Whooping Cough Cases
State officials encourage immunization. Levels returning to pre-pandemic rates.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
New Coggs Center Rises
$42 million complex represents county's vision of "No Wrong Door" to access services.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis
Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Addie Costello
West Nile Virus Kills 2 in Wisconsin
State health officials encourage residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites.
Aug 30th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Rather Than Razed, Coggs Building Could Be Turned Into Affordable Housing
Crowley proposes supporting Gorman proposal with $2.5 million budgeted for demolition.
Aug 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by FDA
Could be available this week for Wisconsin residents.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Richelle Wilson
Could Medicaid Expansion, Rural Incentives Reduce Labor Shortage?
Final report by Governor’s Task Force on Healthcare Workforce offers recommendations.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Evers Bypasses Legislature in Battle Over Funding Long-Term Care
Governor using federal funds to revive blocked plan to aid struggling care providers.
Aug 12th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Health Officials Urge Vaccinations Before Kids Go Back to School
Only 79% of MPS students were vaccinated last year.
Jul 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Lawmakers Approve Funding, Positions for Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center
Joint Finance Committee finally acts after holding up request for six months.
Jul 23rd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Milwaukee’s Native Community Faces Surge in Opioid Deaths
Battling the highest overdose rate among all racial and ethnic groups.
Jul 8th, 2024 by Trisha Young
Coggs Center Will Become Affordable Apartments
County partnering with Gorman to redevelop former department store on 12th and Vliet.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
360,000 in Wisconsin Lose Health Insurance Amid Medicaid Changes
About 30% of recipients up for renewal face disenrollment, most due to procedural issues.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Lawmakers At Odds Over Releasing Health, PFAS Funds
GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee won't release funding, citing legal risk.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Healthcare Is Huge in Presidential Race
How Trump’s vow to overturn the ACA could damage Wisconsin and the nation.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Former Schuster’s Department Store Nominated For Historic Designation
Now known as the Coggs Center, Milwaukee County has eyed demolishing building.
May 31st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Whooping Cough On Rise in Wisconsin
43 cases of highly contagious illness in April. Uptick in Minnesota as well.
May 21st, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
State Health Department Reinstates Vaccine Requirements for School Children
Legislature had blocked vaccine requirements for chickenpox, meningitis.
May 21st, 2024 by Erik Gunn
ID Checks No Longer Mandated at Emergency Food Pantries
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says loosening restrictions will broaden access, but some pantry leaders warn of complications.
May 18th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Republicans Fail To Override Any of Evers’ Vetoes
Two-day review session ends without any formal attempts.
May 17th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Senate Votes to Override Governor’s Vetoes
Effort unlikely to pass Assembly.
May 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Legislators Agree on Opioid Plan, Still Withhold PFAS, Hospital Funds
Standoff between Republicans on Joint Finance Committee and Gov. Evers continues.
May 8th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Health Officials Urge Vaccinations, Cite Cases of Infectious Disease
Public exposed to deadly diseases: measles in 2 counties, whooping cough in 1 county.
Apr 30th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Legislature Stalls Opioid Settlement Funds. Again
Joint Finance Committee fails to meet deadline to approve state DHS plan.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Most Wisconsin Dentists Don’t Take Medicaid
Only 39% of Medicaid enrolled children aged 3-20 received dental care in 2022.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Committee Blocks $258 Million Home Health Care Pay Plan
Providers fear losing workers, while others fear providers themselves will drop out.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Few SNAP Recipients Reimbursed for Spoiled Food
Funding available for food lost due to power outages, flooding, but few apply. Why?
Apr 9th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Evers Aggressively Uses Veto Pen on Republican Bills
Governor blocks proposals related to wolves, income tax cuts and school licensing.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Is First State Approved For New Summer Youth Aid Program
Federal program aims to feed childen when schools are closed.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
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
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 Seniors Face Housing Upheaval As Assisted Living Homes Reject Medicaid
Assisted living promises more independence than nursing homes, but it carries serious risks.
Feb 29th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Republicans’ Medical Marijuana Bill Is Likely Dead
Election-year proposal doesn't find support in Senate.
Feb 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Kirsten Johnson Aims to Restore Trust in Public Health
And bolster workforce. State DHS leader oversees nearly 6,000 employees.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Evers Task Force to Spotlight Health Care Worker Shortage
Everyone in state should have good quality care, 'no matter their zip code.'
Jan 30th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
State Hits Record ACA Health Insurance Enrollment
226,000 enrollments, up from 221,128 last year. Nationally a record 21.3 million enrolled.
Jan 28th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Evers Will Offer Free Contraceptives for Badger Care Recipients
Governor proposes state initiatives on mental health and reproductive care.
Jan 24th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Bill Allows 17-Year-Olds to Provide Emergency Medical Services
Proposal aims to address staffing shortages, but some EMS groups oppose it.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Will Dental Therapists Solve State’s Shortage of Dentists?
Advocates say yes. Bill licensing dental therapists goes to Gov. Evers for his signature.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Experts Analyze Medical Marijuana Bill
Based on Minnesota plan, 'one of most restrictive and expensive programs in the country.'
Jan 22nd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
DHS Wants All Children Tested For Lead Poisoning
Lead exposure particularly dangerous for young children, but can be remediated if caught.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Proposals Would Allow Guns In More Churches, More Access To Tasers
Proposals attempt to navigate existing restrictions in state law.
Jan 16th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Why GOP Divided on Medical Marijuana
Republican divisions between geographic areas, between Senate and Assembly on the bill.
Jan 15th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Senate Leader Shoots Down Government-Run Marijuana Dispensaries
Republicans in Assembly proposed idea. Senate still working on tax cuts.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
GOP Proposal Would Halt Gain-of-Function Research in Wisconsin
Method has been under scrutiny since COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Grants Will Fund Recovery Housing For Those Facing Homelessness and Battling Opioids
Program is funded by larger opioid settlement.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Margaret Faust
Wisconsin Teens Are Vaping Less, But More Stores Are Selling To Those Underage
2019 federal law raised minimum age to 21. Vaping, not cigarettes, are oft-flavored favorite of teens.
Jan 5th, 2024 by Katrina Williams
Federal Change Will Allow Medicaid Coverage To Continue For Kids, Even If Income Rises
Change, aimed at improving health, will allow children to stay on BadgerCare for up to 12 months.
Jan 5th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Woman Uses Narcan Vending Machine To Save Two Lives
Quick action by Shanice Collins reversed effects of opioid overdose.
Dec 29th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Holiday Caution Amid Respiratory Illness Spread
COVID-19, RSV and the flu are all spreading.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Erik Gunn
State a Leader in Training Home Health Care Workers
Amid federal push for more workers, nearly 5,000 have signed up for free state training.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
Could New Coggs Building Go Solar?
Two supervisors suggest new Human Services building should include solar power generation.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
HIV Cases Are Rising in Wisconsin
But those with the disease are living longer, healthier lives.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Limited Supply of Narcan Prevents Milwaukee Groups From Saving Lives
Vending machines aren't available after hours, or are even turned off during the day.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
State Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts
$2 million telemedicine pilot program offers grants to local law enforcement agencies.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Flu, RSV Hospitalizations Are Rising in Wisconsin
Rate has nearly doubled in past week and flu vaccinations are far below pre-pandemic levels.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
State Democrats Introduce Bill To Limit Book Bans
Proposal would set high standards for instituting ban, seeks cosponsors.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Toxic Forever Chemicals Detected In 71% Of State’s Shallow Wells
PFAS is quite prevalent says DNR study, but what comes next?
Nov 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Bipartisan Proposal Would Create Mental Health Crisis Centers Across State
Current model has police offers driving individuals for hours.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
Legislative Democrats Propose Legalizing Abortion, Requiring All-Options Counseling
Proposal would repeal restrictions in place before Roe vs. Wade was overturned.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Bill Would Triple Eviction Notice Period For Long-Term Care Facilities
Shift from 30 to 90 days would give more time to find new housing.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Republicans Reject 7 Evers Appointees
Including elections commissioner and 4 DNR board members. 'This is insanity,' says Evers, then immediately names replacements.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Increasing Number of Wisconsin Kids Skipping Immunizations
Use of personal conviction waivers has increased, particularly in rural and small school districts.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
GOP Senators Express Skepticism of Governor’s Childcare, Workforce Bill
Issue coming to head with worker shortage, expiration of childcare subsidy program.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
State DHS Urges Syphilis Testing During Pregnancy
Congenital syphilis cases up dramatically in state and nation.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
Groundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson
Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Can State Reduce Its High Black Infant Mortality Rate?
Wisconsin has one of highest rates in U.S. Experts, research suggest solutions.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Jane Houseal and Drake White-Bergey
Wisconsin Schools Not Spending Pandemic Aid On Air Quality Improvements
Wisconsin school districts received more than $1.5 billion in federal funds.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
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
