Wisconsin 'Healthcare Heroes Act' COVID frontline worker benefits proposal
Democratic Wisconsin lawmakers introduced the "Healthcare Heroes Act," which would provide more benefits to frontline health care workers.
Democratic Wisconsin lawmakers introduced the "Healthcare Heroes Act," which would provide more benefits to frontline health care workers.
Wisconsin 'Healthcare Heroes Act' introduced as COVID continues
Democratic state lawmakers introduced the legislation, which would provide more benefits to frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Democratic state lawmakers introduced the legislation, which would provide more benefits to frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
Trend of intentionally catching omicron variant is ‘never a good idea,’ doctor warns
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
Red Cross declares 1st ever US blood shortage crisis: How to donate, types needed
The American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis in the U.S., saying all blood types are “urgently needed” right now.
The American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis in the U.S., saying all blood types are “urgently needed” right now.
Wisconsin reaches record COVID hospitalizations, association says
According to the Wisconsin Hospital Association, the state reached a record 2,278 people hospitalized due to COVID-19 complications on Wednesday.
According to the Wisconsin Hospital Association, the state reached a record 2,278 people hospitalized due to COVID-19 complications on Wednesday.
COVID changes Milwaukee-area hospital policies
A surge in COVID cases has Milwaukee-area hospitals adjusting policies in an effort to keep staff and patients safe.
A surge in COVID cases has Milwaukee-area hospitals adjusting policies in an effort to keep staff and patients safe.
N95 masks for Milwaukee Public Schools; return to school Jan. 18
Milwaukee Public Schools received 100,000 N95 masks on Wednesday, Jan. 12 from the state.
Milwaukee Public Schools received 100,000 N95 masks on Wednesday, Jan. 12 from the state.
At-home COVID testing kits; cost to be covered by health plans
Insurance companies and health plans will soon be required to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests.
Insurance companies and health plans will soon be required to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests.
CDC director on face-covering guidance: ‘Any mask is better than no mask’
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.
How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Nurse in Italy accused of faking shots, ditching vaccine
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
Bearded dragons: Salmonella outbreak in 25 states linked to pet lizards, CDC says
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 25 U.S. states, the CDC warned this week. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Milwaukee jail COVID, Milwaukee police holding cells ripple effect
COVID and staffing issues have led to problems at the Milwaukee County Jail. That's created a ripple effect on holding cells at Milwaukee police districts. Law enforcement agencies are responding by blaming each other.
COVID and staffing issues have led to problems at the Milwaukee County Jail. That's created a ripple effect on holding cells at Milwaukee police districts. Law enforcement agencies are responding by blaming each other.
Milwaukee jail COVID, Milwaukee police holding cells ripple effect
COVID and staffing issues have led to problems at the Milwaukee County Jail. That's created a ripple effect on holding cells at Milwaukee police districts. Law enforcement agencies are responding by blaming each other.
COVID and staffing issues have led to problems at the Milwaukee County Jail. That's created a ripple effect on holding cells at Milwaukee police districts. Law enforcement agencies are responding by blaming each other.
COVID changes Froedtert visitor policy
The visitor policy at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin changes effective Wednesday, Jan. 12 “given the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases.”
The visitor policy at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin changes effective Wednesday, Jan. 12 “given the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases.”
COVID and Milwaukee County courts; pandemic creates backlog of cases
COVID-19 and the pandemic are touching all parts of society including the court system in Milwaukee County. While jury trials resumed last summer, the courts are dealing with a backlog of cases – especially the criminal variety.
COVID-19 and the pandemic are touching all parts of society including the court system in Milwaukee County. While jury trials resumed last summer, the courts are dealing with a backlog of cases – especially the criminal variety.
Study: Exercise can strengthen brain function, prevent dementia
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.
MPS COVID vaccine clinic Thursday at Riverwest school
Milwaukee Public Schools has partnered with the Milwaukee Health Department to host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, Jan. 13
Milwaukee Public Schools has partnered with the Milwaukee Health Department to host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, Jan. 13



















