VA outreach campaign; enroll 13K Wisconsin veterans in health care
The VA launched a new outreach campaign to encourage all eligible Veterans to enroll in VA health care.
The VA launched a new outreach campaign to encourage all eligible Veterans to enroll in VA health care.
Ascension Wisconsin planned service cuts; Milwaukee alderman concerned
A Milwaukee alderman raises major worries about Ascension Wisconsin's planned cuts to services.
A Milwaukee alderman raises major worries about Ascension Wisconsin's planned cuts to services.
Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover pricey weight-loss drugs for obese Americans
Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic would be covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a newly-proposed rule by the Biden administration.
Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic would be covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a newly-proposed rule by the Biden administration.
Caravel Autism Health opens new Menomonee Falls clinic
There's a new state-of-the-art autism therapy clinic in Menomonee Falls.
There's a new state-of-the-art autism therapy clinic in Menomonee Falls.
Caravel Autism Health new Menomonee Falls clinic
Joline Mutz joined FOX6 in studio to share more about a new state-of-the-art autism therapy clinic in Menomonee Falls.
Joline Mutz joined FOX6 in studio to share more about a new state-of-the-art autism therapy clinic in Menomonee Falls.
Ascension Wisconsin changes, consolidation; health care advocates sound alarm
More Milwaukee health care services are being consolidated by a major Wisconsin provider.
More Milwaukee health care services are being consolidated by a major Wisconsin provider.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Ascension Wisconsin changes
Newly-announced changes for Ascension Wisconsin patients and staff could have wide-ranging impacts in multiple counties, including shutting down a "micro-hospital" in Waukesha in January.
Newly-announced changes for Ascension Wisconsin patients and staff could have wide-ranging impacts in multiple counties, including shutting down a "micro-hospital" in Waukesha in January.
Ascension Wisconsin changes impact patients, staff in multiple counties
Newly-announced changes for Ascension Wisconsin patients and staff could have wide-ranging impacts in multiple counties.
Newly-announced changes for Ascension Wisconsin patients and staff could have wide-ranging impacts in multiple counties.
Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year: Here's why
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
High-tech, life-like mannequins help train future first responders
There are more than a dozen new "patients" for first responders in training at Waukesha County Technical College. They are training mannequins that are incredibly life-like.
There are more than a dozen new "patients" for first responders in training at Waukesha County Technical College. They are training mannequins that are incredibly life-like.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Walgreens closing Milwaukee locations on north side; here's when
Walgreens is closing two more stores on Milwaukee's north side, part of the pharmacy chain's plan to close around 1,200 stores over the next few years.
Walgreens is closing two more stores on Milwaukee's north side, part of the pharmacy chain's plan to close around 1,200 stores over the next few years.
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Ask Contact 6: health care questions
Contact 6 is accepting questions about healthcare systems, insurance plans and medical bills until 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4. Contact 6's Jenna Sachs joined FOX6 WakeUp to explain how the process works and the experts she'll be chatting with.
Contact 6 is accepting questions about healthcare systems, insurance plans and medical bills until 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4. Contact 6's Jenna Sachs joined FOX6 WakeUp to explain how the process works and the experts she'll be chatting with.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Hurricane Milton threatens IV fluid supply, already thin after Helene
A company that manufactures IV fluids is working to move its supplies to a secure space as the Florida area braces for Hurricane Milton.
A company that manufactures IV fluids is working to move its supplies to a secure space as the Florida area braces for Hurricane Milton.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.