Health care enrollment open for those receiving unemployment
From job loss to sickness, so many people have faced hardships during the coronavirus pandemic, and health care is even more important right now. A special enrollment period ends Aug. 15.
From job loss to sickness, so many people have faced hardships during the coronavirus pandemic, and health care is even more important right now. A special enrollment period ends Aug. 15.
Luther Manor celebrates 60th anniversary in Wauwatosa
Luther Manor, a senior living community in Wauwatosa, celebrated its 60th anniversary on Tuesday, July 13.
Luther Manor, a senior living community in Wauwatosa, celebrated its 60th anniversary on Tuesday, July 13.
California to pay victims of forced, coerced sterilizations
California is poised to approve reparations up to $25,000 to victims who were among the thousands of people — some as young as 13 — who decades ago were sterilized because state officials deemed them unfit to have children.
California is poised to approve reparations up to $25,000 to victims who were among the thousands of people — some as young as 13 — who decades ago were sterilized because state officials deemed them unfit to have children.
Rogers Behavioral Health is now hiring nurses
Now hiring. It's a sign hanging in front of many businesses across the country right now. Rogers Behavioral Health is hosting three walk-in hiring events for registered nurses.
Now hiring. It's a sign hanging in front of many businesses across the country right now. Rogers Behavioral Health is hosting three walk-in hiring events for registered nurses.
Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
COVID disrupts some kids' immunizations; unexpected virus present
Kids' immune systems falling behind during the pandemic isn't a concern for one pediatrician -- but falling behind on immunizations is. Now, unexpected respiratory virus cases are on the rise in some states.
Kids' immune systems falling behind during the pandemic isn't a concern for one pediatrician -- but falling behind on immunizations is. Now, unexpected respiratory virus cases are on the rise in some states.
Teens should get COVID-19 vaccine, CDC director says, citing hospitalization rates
The CDC director urged parents to get their children 12 and older vaccinated against COVID-19, pointing to an increase in hospitalization rates.
The CDC director urged parents to get their children 12 and older vaccinated against COVID-19, pointing to an increase in hospitalization rates.
American Rescue Plan health insurance enrollment
The American Rescue Plan has not only provided resources to assist during the pandemic, but it also expands access to health insurance coverage.
The American Rescue Plan has not only provided resources to assist during the pandemic, but it also expands access to health insurance coverage.
School program targets health care worker need
A Grandview High School program – Independence First – is creating health care career opportunities and removing barriers for disadvantaged and at-risk youth.
A Grandview High School program – Independence First – is creating health care career opportunities and removing barriers for disadvantaged and at-risk youth.
Governor pitchs BadgerCare expansion in Milwaukee
Gov. Evers called a special session for Tuesday, May 25, asking the Legislature to expand BadgerCare – but he can't force a debate or vote.
Gov. Evers called a special session for Tuesday, May 25, asking the Legislature to expand BadgerCare – but he can't force a debate or vote.
Wisconsin municipalities sue opioid companies
In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit in Wisconsin, 11 municipalities are suing 20 pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution companies for their role in the opioid epidemic.
In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit in Wisconsin, 11 municipalities are suing 20 pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution companies for their role in the opioid epidemic.
Colorectal cancer screening age lowered to 45 from 50
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
Milwaukee County Jail receives national accreditation for health care excellence
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas announced on Monday, May 17 that the Milwaukee County Jail has achieved accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care for achieving excellence in accordance with standards for health care in jails.
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas announced on Monday, May 17 that the Milwaukee County Jail has achieved accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care for achieving excellence in accordance with standards for health care in jails.
National Nurses Day is Thursday, beginning a weeklong celebration of the profession
May 6 is National Nurses Day, which marks the beginning of National Nurses Week — a period Congress designated in 1982 to recognize and appreciate the work nurses do every day to save lives.
May 6 is National Nurses Day, which marks the beginning of National Nurses Week — a period Congress designated in 1982 to recognize and appreciate the work nurses do every day to save lives.
African-American organ donor need profiled in Milwaukee art exhibit
An art exhibit at America's Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee is shining a lot on the need for African-American organ donors in the city.
An art exhibit at America's Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee is shining a lot on the need for African-American organ donors in the city.
Wisconsin DHS updates COVID-19 hospital data webpage
The update puts all COVID-19 hospital data on one page, so Wisconsinites can more easily find the information they need.
The update puts all COVID-19 hospital data on one page, so Wisconsinites can more easily find the information they need.
Woman says doctor gave her outdated diagnosis based on her sexuality
A Troy woman said her medical chart included a diagnosis that hasn't been used in decades.
A Troy woman said her medical chart included a diagnosis that hasn't been used in decades.
Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Northwestern Mutual commits $5M to Children's Wisconsin
The funding, which will span five years through 2025, represents the company’s largest standalone donation connected to its national philanthropic cause of childhood cancer, according to a news release.
The funding, which will span five years through 2025, represents the company’s largest standalone donation connected to its national philanthropic cause of childhood cancer, according to a news release.
Wisconsin's vaccine priority draws criticism: 'Real disappointment'
Another wave of Wisconsin residents will soon be eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine shots There is already growing confusion and criticism over who health officials say should be prioritized among the new groups.
Another wave of Wisconsin residents will soon be eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine shots There is already growing confusion and criticism over who health officials say should be prioritized among the new groups.