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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
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
City Regulators Can Require Fixing of Lead Hazards — If They Can Find Landlords
Out-of-state landlords, ever-changing owners elude Milwaukee Health Department.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Farrah Anderson
Milwaukee Renters Face Lead Poisoning Risks
City struggles to hold landlords accountable. ‘We have to do something,’ top official says.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Farrah Anderson
Program Aims To Help Inmates Avoid Opioid Addiction After Release
Behind The Walls operates from within Milwaukee's Community Reintegration Center.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Evan Casey
4% of Tested Water Systems In Wisconsin Exceed EPA’s Proposed PFAS Limits
But all tested systems are meeting the state's less-stringent standard.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Alcohol Killing More Wisconsinites, Studies Show
State’s excessive drinking culture causes alcohol-induced deaths at a rate nearly 25% higher than rest of the country.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Sarah Eichstadt and Anupras Mohapatra
Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Expand Vaccine Access
The bills, aimed at addressing state's decreasing vaccine rates, are unlikely to advance in the Republican-led Legislature.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Houses of Worship Could Become Exempt From Emergency Orders
Authors of the proposed constitutional amendment argue that it's a matter of separating church and state.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants
99% of public drinking water systems met standards in 2022, but PFAS, lead remain problematic.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
1.4 Million Wisconsin Residents Need To Reapply For Medicaid, Will They?
As of June, more than one-third had not initiated the renewal process. Real test comes at end of summer.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Steven Walters
Problems Abound With Access To FoodShare Program After Changes
People wait on hold, only to be hung up on when office closes.
Jul 28th, 2023 by Trisha Young
West Allis Fire Department Offering Medication to Prevent Overdoses
Will offer people buprenorphine, approved by FDA to treat opioid use disorders.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Many in Wisconsin Losing Medicaid Coverage
39,000 recipients found ineligible in June, first month of transition from pandemic rules.
Jul 22nd, 2023 by Erik Gunn
State’s 988 Crisis Line a Success
In first year after its launch, 91,000 calls to mental health crisis line, up by 74%.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Deneen Smith
Study Finds Maternal Death Rate Rose in Last 20 Years
Highest increase in Wisconsin was for Native American and Hispanic mothers.
Jul 4th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Officials Urge Fireworks Safety On Fourth of July
Dry conditions call for more caution, state fire officials stress.
Jul 4th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Heath Warnings, Calls for Climate Action
'We cannot accept this as our new normal.'
Jun 28th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
‘They Die So Quickly’ From Fentanyl
50 times more potent than heroin, causing more than 1,000 overdose deaths per year in Wisconsin.
Jun 26th, 2023 by Max Stapleton
Troubled Apartment Complex Paying Tenants To End Leases
DNR won't let tenants return to Community Within the Corridor for several months.
Jun 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite Legal Gay Marriage, Wisconsin Laws Still Centered On Husband and Wife
From birth certificates to court documents, same-sex parents have concerns.
Jun 16th, 2023 by Matthew DeFour
GOP Legislators Block Changes To Childhood Vaccination Rules
Move prevents Wisconsin Department of Health Services from updating rules related to chicken pox and meningitis.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Missing Ventilators Restart Fight Over Federal Funds Oversight
Auditors found some COVID-19 supplies missing, triggering debate about who should control aid dollars.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Over 100 Hospitals Push Legislature to Hike Medicaid Funding
Citing state budget surplus as 'historic opportunity' to increase reimbursement rate.
May 23rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Bipartisan Bill Gives Suicide Prevention Grants to Gun Shops
'We lost 888 Wisconsinites last year to suicide,' says Rep. Jesse James.
May 10th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Dr. T Confirmed As Health Commissioner
Michael Totoraitis is the new leader of city health department.
May 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Targets Hospital Pricing Transparency
Sen. Mary Felzkowski leads GOP proposal focused on creating "shoppable services."
May 4th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’
$235 million for school mental health services one of 545 proposals cut from his budget.
May 3rd, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
State Awards For $8 Million Opioid Addiction
Milwaukee County could potentially double previous record for overdose deaths.
Apr 28th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
New Health Commissioner Wins Key Approval
Michael Totoraitis says he's commited to providing long-term, strategic leadership.
Apr 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Fewer Kids Are Getting Tested For Lead Than Before Pandemic
17% decline across Wisconsin since 2019.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Mayor Names New Health Commissioner
Michael Totoraitis will lead department, subject to council confirmation.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Researchers Find BadgerCare Changes Would Worsen Care, Violate Federal Law
Advocates for proposal say it would combat fraud.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
New Bills Would Make It Easier to Lose “Welfare Benefits”
After statewide referendum, Legislature debating eight bills that would expedite removal of Medicaid and unemployment benefits.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Audit Finds Millions of Medicare Funding Unclaimed By Wisconsin
Republican legislators call for tighter oversight by state departments.
Apr 8th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
State Could Prosecute Community Within Corridor Developers
But questions remain about the timeline. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bipartisan Support For Extending Medicaid Benefits For Postpartum Mothers
Approximately 50 post-partum deaths annually that the Wisconsin health department believes are preventable.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
New Milwaukee Apartment Building Closed For Health Emergency
Community Within The Corridor has high levels of dangerous chemical, many residents forced to leave.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Advocates Concerned About Growing Shortage of Psychiatrists
Suicide rate spiking in Wisconsin. Psychiatrist shortage in at least 55 of 72 counties.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
Bipartisan Bill Would Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Would extend coverage from 60 days to one year to improve infant and maternal health.
Mar 18th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
Republicans Holding Confirmation Hearings For Gov. Evers’ New Appointees
Agriculture, DNR secretaries get hearings, a marked change from Evers' last term.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Food Pantries Brace For Surge With Federal Program Ending
Federal SNAP emergency allotments end this month.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Sam Woods
Patient Safety Concerns Raised About New Granite Hills Hospital
The facility is a psychiatric hospital contracted by Milwaukee County.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Republicans Again Block Student Vaccine Requirements
Legislative body blocks Department of Health Services rules regarding meningitis and chickenpox.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
New Milwaukee Office Building Would Be Public-Private Partnership
State pivots from original plan to build its own facility at 27th and Wisconsin.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Gets $2.5 Million In JUUL Settlement
E-cigarette maker was sued more than 5,000 times for its youth-focused marketing.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Legislators May Suspend Vaccine Requirements
Committee may suspend DHS rules for students on chickenpox, meningitis.
Feb 26th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Local Officials Hope Lawsuit Settlement Funds Can Reduce Drug Overdoses
644 overdose deaths in county in 2021. 'We're finally getting some resources.'
Feb 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey
What BadgerCare Recipients Need to Know
You need to reapply for coverage. How to prepare for and/or get help.
Feb 11th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Wisconsin Sees Spike in Toxic Shock Syndrome Cases
State officials urge education about tampon use.
Feb 11th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
$175,000 Settlement For Violent 2018 Arrest
Demetrious Lowe alleges police beat him after knocking him to the ground during mental health episode.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Revitalize Milwaukee Plots Major Expansion
Home-repair organization adding lead abatement, energy efficiency improvements and more.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Dan Kelly Makes His Case for High Court
'Where do our rights come from?' asks former state Supreme Court justice. 'God!'
Feb 10th, 2023 by Bill Lueders
Big Numbers Drive Budget Decisions
Which 5 programs account for 84% of state budget? And when was the beer tax last increased?
Feb 6th, 2023 by Steven Walters
State’s Younger Adults Dying at Higher Rates
Mortality rate up 137% for those aged 30-34 since 2001, while the rate declined for seniors.
Feb 4th, 2023 by Jenny Peek
State’s ACA Insurance Exchange Enrollment Up This Year
Nationally new record set, with 12% increase, up to 16.3 million people enrolled.
Feb 3rd, 2023 by Erik Gunn
DNR Study Finds Densest City Areas 10 Degrees Hotter in Summer
Fewer trees and green spaces, more asphalt, concrete make heart of Milwaukee hotter.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Study Finds High Level of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Great Lakes Fish
Eating 1 freshwater fish a year similar to drinking PFOS-contaminated water for a month.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
After 4 Years, 180 Appointees by Gov. Evers Haven’t Been Confirmed
Republican Senate leaves them in limbo. 'Tell me what I need to do,' Ever says.
Jan 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Seeking Federal Help For Town With PFAS Contamination 170 Times Safe Levels
“We don't really have an idea where it's coming from,” says DNR official.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Many Counties Charge Patients for Birth Costs Covered by Medicaid
Milwaukee County collected $69.2 million. Report criticizes this practice.
Dec 17th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Many Residents Unaware State Moved Out of Coggs Center
Individuals keep showing up at old location for FoodShare, other benefits.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Sam Woods
DNR Will Again Attempt To Draft PFAS Groundwater Standards
DNR board approved drinking and surface water standards in February, but failed to pass limits for groundwater.
Dec 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Why Have So Few Children in County Gotten Updated COVID Vaccine?
Only 2.9% of children ages 5 to 11 have received an updated dose.
Dec 14th, 2022 by Devin Blake
Residential Treatment Center Opens Downtown
48-bed eating disorder facility in a 7-story building. Plus: All the week's real estate news.
Dec 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
DHS Leader Karen Timberlake Leaving Gov. Evers Administration
Timberlake has led Department of Health Services since January 2021.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Respiratory Illnesses Affecting Milwaukee
COVID-19 isn't the only virus going around right now.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Hospitals, Clinics Across State At Capacity
Facing highest number in years of patients with influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Jenny Peek
Where To Get Advice on Health Care
It's Open Enrollment Period in Wisconsin. Advisors like Quentella Perry can help.
Nov 26th, 2022 by Devin Blake
State Opioid Deaths Set New Record
1,427 opioid-related deaths in 2021, up 16% over 2020 record and 70% more than in 2018.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Two New Dental Clinics in City For Underserved
Ascension opening urgent dental care clinics on South Side, North Side.
Nov 19th, 2022 by Devin Blake
State To Provide More Money To Nursing Homes
Reimbursement rate increase designed to address staffing, rising costs.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
Health Officials Urge Flu, COVID-19 Vaccinations Amidst Three-Virus Surge
RSV, flu and COVID-19 cases are all on rise, stressing hospitals.
Nov 17th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Launching COVID-19 Telehealth Program To Expand Drug Access
Service builds on Test-to-Treat program. Designed to fill health care coverage gaps.
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Hunger Task Force Blasts State For Leaving Coggs Building
Files civil rights complaint. State says residents seeking benefits can still get service.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Baby Formula Shortage Easing in State
But questions about formula access still remain for some parents, caregivers.
Oct 29th, 2022 by Hope Karnopp
Respiratory Virus Spreading Rapidly in Wisconsin Children
RSV often causes cold-like symptoms, but is leading to surge in youth hospitalizations.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Jenny Peek
What Two Fire Stations Will Milwaukee Fire Department Cut?
Or will an influx of Medicaid money stave off cut?
Oct 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
AG Candidates Agree on Transparency Funding, But Not Related Legal Decisions
More money needed for public records issue, but Kaul and Toney aren't in unison on what should be public.
Oct 4th, 2022 by Jonathan Anderson
State Ramps Up Suicide Prevention Effort
Wisconsin surpasses national rate. DHS using federal grant for expanded program.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
Health Officials Expect Severe Flu Season, Urge Flu Shots
Flu vaccination has declined since 2019.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
County Can’t Decide on Coggs Building
Committee approves $32 million for new DHHS building, and officials seem to favor razing the Coggs building.
Sep 12th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Legislators Okay $31 Million For Opioid Treatment
Joint Finance makes $3 million change in how Evers planned to spend opioid suit settlement money.
Sep 10th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
DHS Urges New Booster Shots
New bivalent vaccines provide wider immunity to virus variants.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden
Legislators Still Sitting on Opioid Funding
Democrats, health officials says lives could be lost if settlement funds not used to fight drug epidemic.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Evan Casey
State’s FoodShare Program Has Decade-Old Barriers
Difficult application process, insufficient benefits, other problems limit its impact.
Aug 28th, 2022 by Joey Prestley and Sam Watson
Nonprofit Helps Homes Get Air Conditioned
36,500 Milwaukee homes lacked AC in 2019, mostly in low-income neighborhoods.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Samantha McCabe
Updated Guide to Free and Affordable Meals
Including food pantries, pay what you can, and free or low-cost food delivery.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Sam Woods
A Map of County’s Overdose Deaths
78% of deaths last year involved fentanyl. But use of new drug, Xylazine, rising.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
State’s Suicide Hotline Gets 6k Calls in First Month
Department of Health Services launched suicide and crisis line July 16.
Aug 23rd, 2022 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee County Experiencing Record Overdose Deaths
2022 outpacing 2021, which saw a record number of overdose deaths.
Aug 23rd, 2022 by Evan Casey
Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl Laced Drugs Increasing
The number of fentanyl overdose deaths grew 97% from 2019 to 2021.
Aug 18th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
State’s Democrats Warn More Federal Help Needed to Fight Monkeypox
Letter from Baldwin, others requests more vaccines and health care.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
Waukesha County Declares Fentanyl a ‘Health Crisis’
92 people died of overdoses in Waukesha County last year.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Statewide Republican Candidates
Hotly-contested race for gubernatorial nomination is just the tip of the iceberg.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Wants Water Utilities Notifying Customers of PFAS
DNR urges notice after EPA releases much stronger PFAS standards.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Candidates For Governor Oppose Abortions For Child Sex Assault Victims
No exceptions means child rape or incest victims can’t get an abortion in Wisconsin.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Henry Redman
State DNR Adds New PFAS Rules
Regulating 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, surface water and fire fighting foam.
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Public Awareness Campaign Seeks to Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations
Marketing campaign aims at increasing vaccinations among children and seniors.
Jul 28th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Nearly Half of State Has High COVID-19 Level
Masking recommended in 16 counties with 43% of population, including Milwaukee and Dane.
Jul 24th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
