Woman born without a voice can sing for the 1st time thanks to life-changing surgery
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
National Nurses Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered by restaurants, brands
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
Milwaukee abortion rights protest, march to federal courthouse
The International Women's Day Coalition hosted a rally and march for abortion rights, a protest to a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft.
The International Women's Day Coalition hosted a rally and march for abortion rights, a protest to a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft.
Milwaukee hospital NICU sees twin boom, Mother's Day nears
Nurses at Milwaukee's Ascension St. Joseph's Hospital NICU are seeing double – six sets of twins born in seven weeks.
Nurses at Milwaukee's Ascension St. Joseph's Hospital NICU are seeing double – six sets of twins born in seven weeks.
DHS disinformation board's agenda remains a mystery
A newly formed Disinformation Governance Board remains shrouded in secrecy a week after the Biden administration’s announcement of the new effort was met with widespread criticism.
A newly formed Disinformation Governance Board remains shrouded in secrecy a week after the Biden administration’s announcement of the new effort was met with widespread criticism.
Hundreds of US urban areas will become rural with new criteria
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
Drug Take Back Day: Prescription opioids a prime concern
Drug Take Back Day, an effort focused on safe and responsible disposal of prescription drugs, was held nationwide -- including at Concordia University.
Drug Take Back Day, an effort focused on safe and responsible disposal of prescription drugs, was held nationwide -- including at Concordia University.
Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
Obama returns to White House to tout health care law, calls it 'high point' of tenure
President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.
President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.
Youth cardiac arrest bill signed, honors Waukesha teen
Gov. Tony Evers signed a youth cardiac arrest risk awareness bill in honor of Waukesha teen Kai Lermer, who died in 2019.
Gov. Tony Evers signed a youth cardiac arrest risk awareness bill in honor of Waukesha teen Kai Lermer, who died in 2019.
Ohio law allowing cameras in nursing home rooms to prevent abuse goes into effect
A son’s decade-long advocacy for a law to allow cameras in Ohio nursing home rooms has finally come to fruition after his own elderly mother suffered abuse and neglect.
A son’s decade-long advocacy for a law to allow cameras in Ohio nursing home rooms has finally come to fruition after his own elderly mother suffered abuse and neglect.
Blood donations needed, COVID antibody testing resumes: Red Cross
The American Red Cross has resumed testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies for a limited time.
The American Red Cross has resumed testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies for a limited time.
Racine Community Health Center grant, $20M from state
Gov. Tony Evers announced $20 million from the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment Grant Program for the Racine Community Health Center.
Gov. Tony Evers announced $20 million from the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment Grant Program for the Racine Community Health Center.
Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage once COVID-19 public health emergency ends
Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.
Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.
Health care worker attacks; Assembly passes bill making them felonies
It would be a felony to threaten a health care worker under a bipartisan bill the Wisconsin Assembly passed on Wednesday.
It would be a felony to threaten a health care worker under a bipartisan bill the Wisconsin Assembly passed on Wednesday.
Milwaukee remembers Dr. Lester Carter, public memorial held Friday
Milwaukee remembered Dr. Lester Carter Friday. A public memorial service was held for the community icon and pharmacist.
Milwaukee remembered Dr. Lester Carter Friday. A public memorial service was held for the community icon and pharmacist.
Biden stresses need to lower prescription drug costs in fight against US inflation
President Biden visited Culpeper, Va., to call attention to the “unacceptable” cost of medications on the heels of a dire U.S. inflation report.
President Biden visited Culpeper, Va., to call attention to the “unacceptable” cost of medications on the heels of a dire U.S. inflation report.
Froedtert sickle cell clinic nurse helps patients manage pain
Patients at Froedtert Hospital's adult sickle cell clinic call nurse Cynthia Leonard ''Mama Sickle.'' She helps patients manage pain.
Patients at Froedtert Hospital's adult sickle cell clinic call nurse Cynthia Leonard ''Mama Sickle.'' She helps patients manage pain.
Felony vaccine tampering in Wisconsin, Evers signs bill
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday signed into law a bill making it a felony to intentionally damage vaccines, a bipartisan measure passed in January.
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday signed into law a bill making it a felony to intentionally damage vaccines, a bipartisan measure passed in January.
Froedtert visitor policy, less restrictive plan resumes
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin will resume less restrictive visitor policies effect Friday.
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin will resume less restrictive visitor policies effect Friday.