Elizabeth Goodsitt, Wisconsin Department of Health Services spokeswoman.
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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
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
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
Baby Formula Shortage Easing in State
But questions about formula access still remain for some parents, caregivers.
Oct 29th, 2022 by Hope Karnopp
Federal Rules and Market Dominance Drove WI’s Baby Formula Shortage
Wisconsin contracts only with Abbott Nutrition, whose recall and plant shutdown jolted the market.
Jul 10th, 2022 by Hope Karnopp
High Court Okays Release of COVID-19 Workplace Data
Health officials can identify employers having outbreaks, WI Supreme Court rules.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Are COVID-19 Vaccines Still Free? Yes
Questions and answers on vaccines, including where to get them.
May 4th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
Student Pandemic Benefits Approved for 2021-22
Students unable to attend school due to COVID-19 can get money through national school lunch program.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Sam Woods
FoodShare Benefits Will Increase in October
A breakdown of benefits, what you need to know.
Sep 19th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Nursing Home Workers Resist Vaccines
38% in state unvaccinated though long-term care facilities have high rate of COVID-19 deaths.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Madeline Fuerstenberg
State’s COVID-19 Cases Climbing Again
No surge but worrisome. Still many areas with ‘painfully low' vaccination rates.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
FDA Approves Vaccine for Kids 12 to 15
The CDC still has to review the authorization and make recommendations for its use with this age group.
May 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
COVID-19 Infects Half of State Inmates
Five times the overall state rate; 10,786 prison inmates, 2,153 staff infected.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Vanessa Swales
COVID-19 Variant Hits Minnesota
Neighbor state confirms 5 cases. Has it traveled to Wisconsin?
Jan 12th, 2021 by Megan Hart
State Medicaid Fraud Program Overreaches?
State claims millions saved, but some call it “bullying” of legitimate service providers.
Dec 16th, 2018 by Helu Wang and Dee J. Hall
Tens of Thousands Losing Food Stamps
Walker decision not to renew waivers on FoodShare time limits cut off their benefits.
Sep 6th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Prices of Lifesaving Drugs Skyrocketing
Investigation finds seven widely prescribed drugs rose by 29% to 5241% in recent years!
Nov 28th, 2016 by Sean Kirkby, Dee J. Hall and Bridgit Bowden
