The chief medical officer of Wisconsin’s state health agency explains how authorities are responding to the coronavirus. But first, we discuss how hospitals handle child abuse cases and why Wisconsin experienced a spike in sewage overflows in 2018.
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Pediatric ER Doctor Charged With Child Abuse
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin is reviewing how it handles child abuse cases following an NBC News report that says pediatricians misstated evidence leading to a family’s separation. The NBC News reporter who broke the story joins the program.
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More Sewage Spilled Into Wisconsin Waterways In 2018, WPR Analysis Finds
In 2018, Wisconsin experienced the most sewage overflow events since 2010, according to a WPR analysis of state records. A reporter explains the numbers and how some communities are trying to prevent discharged waste from entering waterways.
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What To Know About Coronavirus
China has quarantined more than 50 million people as it struggles to contain coronavirus, which has infected more than 7,700 people and killed 170. We talk with Wisconsin’s chief medical officer about what you need to know and precautions the state is taking.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- L. Malik Anderson Producer
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Mike Hixenbaugh Guest
- Danielle Kaeding Guest
- Dr. Ryan Westergaard Guest
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