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Report: During Pandemic, Wisconsin Hospital Sought $3M From Patients In Medical Debt Litigation

June 20, 2021 - 7:45am

Last year as COVID-19 laid siege to the nation, many U.S. hospitals dramatically reduced their aggressive tactics to collect medical debt. Some ceased entirely. But not all.

Weekend Roundup: The First Year Juneteenth Is Honored As National Holiday

June 19, 2021 - 10:00am

A rundown of relevant and interesting reads from across the state, updated every Saturday.

A Physician-Poet Bears Witness To The Pandemic's Lost Voices

June 19, 2021 - 7:20am

Rafael Campo is a practicing physician and a poet. Campo has found that during times of great illness, such as the AIDS crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, writing verse helps him personally grieve, and offers a lasting remembrance to those who die.

Zorba Paster: Coffee Before Your Workout? It Might Help You Burn More Fat

June 19, 2021 - 5:00am

Researchers found exercise in the afternoon seemed to burn more fat than exercise in the morning. Then they found a cup of strong coffee before exercise, especially if that exercise was on an empty stomach, seemed to make the fat run off even more.

Madison's Fire Department Tests Out Fire Truck That Runs On Electricity

June 18, 2021 - 6:00am

A fire truck that performs in much the same way as its diesel-powered counterparts but boasts zero net carbon emissions is currently being piloted by the Madison Fire Department.

Wisconsin Is Now Tracking Spread Of More Contagious 'Delta' COVID-19 Variant

June 17, 2021 - 3:30pm

Of the 16.024 total coronavirus genomes sequenced in Wisconsin, 35 so far have been traced to the delta variant, a more contagious variant of COVID-19 that has spread rapidly in the U.K.

More Wisconsin Police Departments Are Adding Social Workers To Respond To Crisis Calls

June 17, 2021 - 6:55am

More police departments in Wisconsin are adding social workers or civilian positions that will respond to crisis calls with officers at a time when law enforcement has faced increased scrutiny over its use of force when responding to mental health calls across the country.

A Comforting End: Nonprofit Aims To Create A Hospice House For Those Experiencing Homelessness

June 17, 2021 - 6:00am

A new group in Madison, called Solace Friends, is reaching out to help those experiencing homelessness during the most vulnerable, final moments of their lives by creating a hospice home for the homeless community.

An 'Historic Commitment': Stakeholders Praise Budget Committee's Decision To Boost Money For Nursing Homes, Low-Income Dental Services

June 16, 2021 - 2:05pm

Read full article: An 'Historic Commitment': Stakeholders Praise Budget Committee's Decision To Boost Money For Nursing Homes, Low-Income Dental Services

The Legislature’s budget writing committee voted Tuesday evening to increase state funding for nursing homes and salaries for some health care workers.

Wisconsin Assembly Approves Bills Limiting Transgender Athletes

June 16, 2021 - 5:00am

The GOP-controlled state Assembly voted Wednesday to approve two GOP bills that would bar transgender women and girls from playing on school sports teams that align with their gender identity.

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Report: During Pandemic, Wisconsin Hospital Sought $3M From Patients In Medical Debt Litigation

Weekend Roundup: The First Year Juneteenth Is Honored As National Holiday

A Physician-Poet Bears Witness To The Pandemic's Lost Voices

Zorba Paster: Coffee Before Your Workout? It Might Help You Burn More Fat

Madison's Fire Department Tests Out Fire Truck That Runs On Electricity

Wisconsin Is Now Tracking Spread Of More Contagious 'Delta' COVID-19 Variant

More Wisconsin Police Departments Are Adding Social Workers To Respond To Crisis Calls

A Comforting End: Nonprofit Aims To Create A Hospice House For Those Experiencing Homelessness

An 'Historic Commitment': Stakeholders Praise Budget Committee's Decision To Boost Money For Nursing Homes, Low-Income Dental Services

Wisconsin Assembly Approves Bills Limiting Transgender Athletes

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