Content referencing Jasmine Zapata
Spring Break Travel + Low Measles Vaccination Rate Puts Wisconsin at Risk
As measles spreads rapidly in states like Texas, state health officials say vulnerable to an outbreak
Mar 14th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
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
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
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
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
State Ramps Up Suicide Prevention Effort
Wisconsin surpasses national rate. DHS using federal grant for expanded program.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
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
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
Infant Formula Recall Worries Parents
Questions and answers, health concerns after recall of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare.
Mar 6th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
Wisconsin Sees Record COVID-19 Cases
State health officials report highest ever seven-day-average of cases
Jan 20th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
State Has Troubling Maternal and Infant Racial Health Disparities
Health officials say systemic problems that cause worse outcomes for Black mothers and babies need to be addressed.
Sep 16th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
State’s New Top Doc Will Prioritize Communication
Dr. Jasmine Zapata wants to be receptive to community needs, promote health programs.
May 24th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
