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1 In 9 Wisconsin Women Smoke While Pregnant

March 5, 2018 - 6:00am

Researchers examining United States birth certificates from 2016 found 1 in 14 pregnant women smoked , and in Wisconsin researchers found 1 in 9 pregnant women smoked.

New Study Finds More Omega-3s In Milk From Grass-Fed Cows

March 5, 2018 - 6:00am

A new study shows milk from grass-fed cows has more of a nutrient linked to heart health than conventional and organic milks.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the green onion, broccoli, tomato, spinach, salt, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and paprika to a bowl. Toss the ingredients well, making sure the greens are well covered with the spices.

Construction Industry Seeing Impacts Of Opioid Epidemic

March 2, 2018 - 6:00am

Wisconsin and other Midwest states' construction industries might be feeling the impacts of the opioid epidemic. The Midwest Economic Policy Institute report, released in February, estimates the state lost about $524 million because of construction worker opioid overdose deaths.

Milwaukee Alderman Wants Local Leaders To Reconsider City’s Lead Abatement Strategy

March 1, 2018 - 3:30pm

A Milwaukee alderman wants local officials to consider limiting lead service line replacements and instead adopting a short-term surge of the distribution of water filters.

Pedestrian Deaths Rising In Wisconsin, US

February 28, 2018 - 2:50pm

In Wisconsin a record 63 pedestrians were killed in 2017. And state transportation officials say 2018 is not off to a good start. In just the first two months of 2018, nine people have been killed in or along state roadways.

Dentists: Slights In Funding, Respect At The Root Of Wisconsin's Dental Care Disparity

February 28, 2018 - 6:00am

Wisconsin has the country's lowest rate of dental care for children on Medicaid. Providers say a large part of the problem is that dentistry and oral health are rarely prioritized when it comes to funding.

Dentists Ask For More Funding For Treating Patients With Medicaid

February 27, 2018 - 6:00am

Medicaid is one of the biggest cost drivers in the state budget, but dentists say they’re getting less than 1 percent of that money. They're asking the state to pay them more for taking on patients who get insurance through Medicaid.

Wisconsin Pilot Program Aims To Increase Access To Dental Care For Low-Income Children

February 26, 2018 - 6:00am

The Enhanced Dental Reimbursement Pilot Program began in October 2016 and is part of the state's effort to improve access to dental care for low-income children.

Spinach Enchiladas

February 24, 2018 - 8:00am

Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.

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1 In 9 Wisconsin Women Smoke While Pregnant

New Study Finds More Omega-3s In Milk From Grass-Fed Cows

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Construction Industry Seeing Impacts Of Opioid Epidemic

Milwaukee Alderman Wants Local Leaders To Reconsider City’s Lead Abatement Strategy

Pedestrian Deaths Rising In Wisconsin, US

Dentists: Slights In Funding, Respect At The Root Of Wisconsin's Dental Care Disparity

Dentists Ask For More Funding For Treating Patients With Medicaid

Wisconsin Pilot Program Aims To Increase Access To Dental Care For Low-Income Children

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