Content referencing Karen Timberlake
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
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
DHS Leader Karen Timberlake Leaving Gov. Evers Administration
Timberlake has led Department of Health Services since January 2021.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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
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
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 Begins Vaccines For Youngest People
Children aged 6 months to 5 now eligible, as COVID-19 continues to spread across state.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
WI Health Department Urges Booster Shots for Ages 5 to 11
Following guidance of CDC, which is expanding recommendations for 2nd booster shot.
May 24th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Wastewater Tests Show Uptick in COVID-19
Too early to tell but increases found in several cities, including Milwaukee.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Shamane Mills
‘You Are Heroes,’ Evers Tells Workers
Governor kicks off statewide tour to thank health and front-line workers who helped battle pandemic.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Shamane Mills
Kaul, Planned Parenthood Oppose Abortion Ban
GOP bill almost identical to restrictive 6-week abortion ban passed in Texas.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Wisconsin Sees Record COVID-19 Cases
State health officials report highest ever seven-day-average of cases
Jan 20th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
National Guard Deploying to Hospitals, Nursing Homes
Gov. Evers deploying 210 members in wake of COVID-19 surge.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Pressure Builds on State’s Hospitals
More than 95% of ICU beds are full, one-third of them patients with COVID-19.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Many Older Teens Eligible for Booster Shots
State officials say those 16 or older who got the Pfizer vaccine should get booster shot.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Federal Funds Help Wisconsinites Get Health Coverage
$2 million ARPA funding to non-profit that helps people sign up for insurance through ACA.
Nov 20th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State DHS Approves COVID-19 Booster
Senior citizens who got Pfizer shot should get booster, as should some groups with underlying conditions or greater exposure.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Coggs Center Welfare Office Resumes Full-Time Hours
Limited hours made it difficult to access services like FoodShare, childcare subsidies.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center
Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Health Officials Expect Current COVID-19 Surge Will Worsen
Surge is driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant and low vaccination rates.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
DNR Takes On Water Quality Issues Despite Opposition From GOP, Industry
The state regulator is launching a water quality awareness campaign.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
COVID-19 Numbers at Zero in State Prisons
More than 96% of inmates agreed to vaccines, DOC statistics show.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Delta COVID-19 Strain in Wisconsin
Vaccination important to fighting highly contagious strain.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Build Trust to Boost Vaccinations
Only 24% of Blacks, 32% of Latinx in state have had at least one dose.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Iuscely Flores
Wisconsin Needs Medicaid Expansion
$1.6 billion in federal dollars would fund the health care Wisconsin residents deserve.
May 7th, 2021 by Karen Timberlake
New State COVID-19 Testing For Schools
Federally funded testing program for students and staff aims to ‘decrease disruptions in classrooms.'
Apr 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State Officials Push Action on PFAS
50 state sites polluted. Evers budget includes $20 million to fight forever chemicals.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Evers Reaches Deal To Save Federal Food Aid
$70 million in monthly aid jeopardized after court ruling ended governor’s pandemic emergency order.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
State Wants Pause in Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
6 reports of blood clots among 6.8 million doses administered.
Apr 13th, 2021 by WPR Staff
General Population Eligible for Vaccine April 5th
State opens vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and older a month ahead of schedule.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Vaccine Eligibility Expanding Based On Medical Conditions
DHS announced Thursday it would make another 2 million people eligible on March 29th.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Vaccine Hotline Up and Running
Call center helps people schedule COVID-19 vaccinations, answers questions about the vaccine.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Launches Vaccine Provider Map
Interactive map shows vaccine providers, where doses are being distributed.
Feb 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Names 30 Equity Council Members
Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion appointees include leaders from nonprofits, tribes, churches, community groups.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
Timberlake Has Chops to Ramp Up Vaccines
Evers appointee to head state health department a seasoned pro. GOP legislators should confirm her.
Jan 24th, 2021 by John Torinus
State Losing Top Health Official To Biden Administration
Andrea Palm named deputy secretary of Department of Health and Human Services.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Has Many Advisers
And they are being asked to take on a huge agenda of possible reforms.
Dec 17th, 2018 by Steven Walters
