Lino Lakes family left with $20K hospital bill after toddler's COVID-19 treatment deemed not necessary
A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."
A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."
Wisconsin nurse accused of amputating frostbite patient's foot, planning to display it at taxidermy shop
A Wisconsin nurse is accused of amputating a dying frostbite patient’s foot without permission – and allegedly telling coworkers she would display the body part in her family’s taxidermy shop.
A Wisconsin nurse is accused of amputating a dying frostbite patient’s foot without permission – and allegedly telling coworkers she would display the body part in her family’s taxidermy shop.
Blood pressure medication recalled due to chemicals' possible link to cancer
The FDA-recalled quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets were shipped to customers nationwide in May 2021.
The FDA-recalled quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets were shipped to customers nationwide in May 2021.
Replacement effort for sleep apnea device recall expected to drag into 2023, fueling frustration
Philips initially estimated it could repair or replace the units within a year. But with the recall expanding to more than 5 million devices, it now says the effort will stretch into next year.
Philips initially estimated it could repair or replace the units within a year. But with the recall expanding to more than 5 million devices, it now says the effort will stretch into next year.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Diabetes-related weight loss drugs facing supply issues amid viral trend
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Aurora patient information breached; 3 million patients exposed
Personal health information of up to 3 million patients in Illinois and Wisconsin may have been exposed to outside companies through tracking technology used on a large hospital system's electronic health records website.
Personal health information of up to 3 million patients in Illinois and Wisconsin may have been exposed to outside companies through tracking technology used on a large hospital system's electronic health records website.
Cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids now available in US stores
Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.
Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.
FDA confirms widespread shortage of Adderall in the US
The largest U.S. manufacturer Adderall, a prescription drug used primarily to treat ADHD, has been experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said.
The largest U.S. manufacturer Adderall, a prescription drug used primarily to treat ADHD, has been experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said.
US caregiver shortage impacting 65 and older population
There's a shortage of elderly caregivers, and finding enough is only getting harder.
There's a shortage of elderly caregivers, and finding enough is only getting harder.
Cancer patient creates doctor coats for treatment team
A Froedtert Hospital cancer patient is thanking his care team in an artistic way. designing custom lab coats for those who treated him.
A Froedtert Hospital cancer patient is thanking his care team in an artistic way. designing custom lab coats for those who treated him.
Wisconsin abortion: Special session held, governor candidates spar
Gov. Tony Evers called a special session to start a path to scrapping the state's abortion ban. The Wisconsin Legislature gaveled out without taking action.
Gov. Tony Evers called a special session to start a path to scrapping the state's abortion ban. The Wisconsin Legislature gaveled out without taking action.
Doctor burnout reached 'highest level on record' during COVID, experts want action
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
CDC says universal masking no longer recommended inside some hospitals, nursing homes
The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.
The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.
Michels: 'Would sign' abortion ban with rape, incest exceptions
Tim Michels said he "would sign" a Wisconsin abortion ban bill with exceptions for rape and inest if the Legislature brought it before him.
Tim Michels said he "would sign" a Wisconsin abortion ban bill with exceptions for rape and inest if the Legislature brought it before him.
Doctors remove 50 large batteries from woman’s stomach, colon
Swallowing batteries is a “rare method of deliberate self-harm” that can cause serious complications.
Swallowing batteries is a “rare method of deliberate self-harm” that can cause serious complications.
Froedtert & MCW, ThedaCare partnership announced, to expand access
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and ThedaCare announced a partnership that will provide expanded access to specialty care.
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and ThedaCare announced a partnership that will provide expanded access to specialty care.
Houston-area family says local hospital admits they gave infant child wrong medication, baby severely injured
The family of a 5-month-old has been advised to cease the child's treatment due to the extent of her injuries
The family of a 5-month-old has been advised to cease the child's treatment due to the extent of her injuries
Licensing wait impacts health care professionals, patients
Pharmacists, nurses and physical therapists are among the thousands of professionals in Wisconsin waiting for the approval of licenses required to do their jobs.
Pharmacists, nurses and physical therapists are among the thousands of professionals in Wisconsin waiting for the approval of licenses required to do their jobs.