New tool helps health care students enter the workforce faster
There's a new tool speeding up the process for more health care workers to receive their state licenses and join the workforce faster.
There's a new tool speeding up the process for more health care workers to receive their state licenses and join the workforce faster.
CVS pharmacy upending the way it prices prescription drugs
One of the nation's largest pharmacy chains is planning to overhaul the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescriptions as the industry works to provide greater clarity on drug pricing.
One of the nation's largest pharmacy chains is planning to overhaul the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescriptions as the industry works to provide greater clarity on drug pricing.
Trump says he will try to replace 'Obamacare' if elected for a 2nd term
Former President Donald Trump says he wants to reopen the contentious fight over the Affordable Care Act.
Former President Donald Trump says he wants to reopen the contentious fight over the Affordable Care Act.
Children's Wisconsin closing Milwaukee clinic, families rally
Children's Wisconsin is stopping primary care services at Next Door Pediatrics clinic on Milwaukee's north side, and families rallied outside Tuesday.
Children's Wisconsin is stopping primary care services at Next Door Pediatrics clinic on Milwaukee's north side, and families rallied outside Tuesday.
Marquette adaptive toy build benefits kids with differing abilities
Students from Marquette University and area high schools helped build adaptive toys Saturday, Nov. 18 for Penfield Children's Center.
Students from Marquette University and area high schools helped build adaptive toys Saturday, Nov. 18 for Penfield Children's Center.
In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
FDA issues warning over several eyedrop products due to infection risk
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
CVS and Walgreens employees planning a walkout to protest working conditions
Over 2,000 pharmacy staff members have allegedly agreed to walk out this week to protest working conditions at pharmacies around the U.S.
Over 2,000 pharmacy staff members have allegedly agreed to walk out this week to protest working conditions at pharmacies around the U.S.
Waukesha pharmacy battles COVID vaccine costs, amoxicillin shortages
A Waukesha pharmacy is doing what it can to deal with COVID-19 vaccine costs and sporadic amoxicillin shortages.
A Waukesha pharmacy is doing what it can to deal with COVID-19 vaccine costs and sporadic amoxicillin shortages.
Aurora hospital therapy dog retires, makes emotional farewell visit
An Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center therapy dog, Hannah, is retiring after more than a decade. She took a farewell tour around the hospital Wednesday.
An Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center therapy dog, Hannah, is retiring after more than a decade. She took a farewell tour around the hospital Wednesday.
CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
Pharmacist shortage: MCW, UW-Milwaukee partner for new program
The Medical College of Wisconsin and UW-Milwaukee have partnered for a dual-degree program to help ease a nationwide pharmacist shortage.
The Medical College of Wisconsin and UW-Milwaukee have partnered for a dual-degree program to help ease a nationwide pharmacist shortage.
Amazon will test delivering prescription drugs by drone
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Milwaukee nurse headed to Israel, to help wounded amid war
A nurse at Milwaukee's VA Medical Center is putting her skills to use elsewhere next week, using her paid time off to go to Israel to help health care staff there.
A nurse at Milwaukee's VA Medical Center is putting her skills to use elsewhere next week, using her paid time off to go to Israel to help health care staff there.
New Children's Wisconsin emergency department bigger, relocated
Children's Wisconsin will open its new emergency department Thursday morning, Oct. 12. It is easier to find and can serve more patients.
Children's Wisconsin will open its new emergency department Thursday morning, Oct. 12. It is easier to find and can serve more patients.
Popular weight loss drugs linked to severe stomach problems: 'Critical information for patients'
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
All 10 drugs picked for first Medicare price negotiations will participate, Biden says
How the prices of these drugs could change is not yet known, but the participation clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in the coming years.
How the prices of these drugs could change is not yet known, but the participation clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in the coming years.
As amoxicillin shortage continues, prescriptions have plummeted, study finds
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
Heading into the 2023 flu season, the amoxicillin shortage in the U.S. has been in effect for nearly a year.
RSV vaccine recommended for pregnant women, CDC says
The RSV maternal vaccine should be given late in pregnancy but only during RSV season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The RSV maternal vaccine should be given late in pregnancy but only during RSV season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.