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Wisconsin Ranks In Bottom Half Of States For Children's Health

June 13, 2017 - 6:00am

Advocates say Wisconsin is falling behind in improving children's health, but those opposed to Medicaid expansion say improving the economy is a better way to help kids access health insurance.

Pence Visits Milwaukee, Promoting Health Care Overhaul

June 10, 2017 - 2:30pm

Vice President Mike Pence promised a group of Wisconsin business leaders the Trump administration will replace former President Barack Obama's health care law with a system that gives states greater flexibility over coverage for its residents.

2 Wisconsin Institutions Join National Effort To Change Medical Education

June 8, 2017 - 2:25pm

President of the Medical College of Wisconsin, John Raymond, announces the start of the Transformation of Medical Education

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin announced Thursday they are joining a national initiative to change how medical students are educated.

Zorba Paster: That Knee Surgery Might Not Be Necessary

June 7, 2017 - 4:05pm

If you’ve been told you need knee arthroscopy, then read on: It may be unnecessary. I don’t want to alarm you. I have recommended arthroscopic surgery to many of my patients over the years. But the latest article published in the British Medical Journal calls that procedure into question.

People May Get Sick More Often From Untreated Drinking Water Due To Climate Change

June 7, 2017 - 1:20pm

Wisconsin municipalities aren't required to disinfect their drinking water if it passes tests for certain bacteria, but researchers say viruses are finding their way into water sources undetected.

Wisconsin Submits Request To Drug Test Medicaid Applicants

June 7, 2017 - 11:25am

Wisconsin has submitted a request to become the first state in the country to drug test applicants for Medicaid.

Some Workers Returning To Didion Milling Complex After Explosion

June 6, 2017 - 9:50am

Workers hosing down Didion Milling Plant

Riley Didion, president of Didion Milling plant, says some employees have returned to work at a southern Wisconsin corn mill complex where an explosion and fire killed three people and injured about a dozen more last week.

Green Bay Could Have Its Beach Back In The Near Future

June 5, 2017 - 4:20pm

Swimming at Bay Beach in Green Bay was once a summer attraction for people of all ages. However, pollution closed the beach to swimmers in the 1940s. Now, the city is doing a feasibility study on reopening the beach, which has some people hopeful that there will be a local...

Rep. Nygren Says Medicaid Drug Testing Could Be Helpful

June 5, 2017 - 4:05pm

Lawmakers are not only seeking more input on possible Medicaid changes. They will vote on whether the state moves to a self-insurance model where the state pays medical claims directly instead of having health maintenance organizations assume the financial risk.

Madison Mayor Says Dealing With Opioid Epidemic Is 'An Enormous Job'

June 2, 2017 - 1:30pm

Those who deal first hand with the opioid epidemic in Dane County met Friday at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Health care professionals, police, social service agencies, local government officials and family members of those who abuse drugs highlighted efforts underway to help curb the problem.

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Wisconsin Ranks In Bottom Half Of States For Children's Health

Pence Visits Milwaukee, Promoting Health Care Overhaul

2 Wisconsin Institutions Join National Effort To Change Medical Education

Zorba Paster: That Knee Surgery Might Not Be Necessary

People May Get Sick More Often From Untreated Drinking Water Due To Climate Change

Wisconsin Submits Request To Drug Test Medicaid Applicants

Some Workers Returning To Didion Milling Complex After Explosion

Green Bay Could Have Its Beach Back In The Near Future

Rep. Nygren Says Medicaid Drug Testing Could Be Helpful

Madison Mayor Says Dealing With Opioid Epidemic Is 'An Enormous Job'

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