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By Serving Antibiotic-Free Meat, Wisconsin Hospitals Try To Keep Superbugs At Bay

May 31, 2017 - 6:05am

Wisconsin hospitals are working to keep so-called "superbugs" at bay by serving antiobiotic-free meat to their patients, staff and visitors. Superbugs are potentially deadly bacteria that has become resistant to antibiotics.

Older Adults In Wisconsin Living With Alzheimer's Disease Expected To Increase 52 Percent By 2040

May 30, 2017 - 4:10pm

A study released last week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed death rates from Alzheimer's disease increased 55 percent across the country from 1999 to 2014.

UW Researchers: Study Shows Zika Virus May Be Wider Threat Than Thought

May 30, 2017 - 3:40pm

University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers say research on monkeys indicates the damage to Zika-infected newborns may be more extensive than thought.

Addiction App From UW Researchers Up For National Award

May 30, 2017 - 5:35am

University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have come up with a smart phone app for addicts that’s getting recognition from Harvard’s Innovation in American Government competition. The app, called A-CHESS, helps people stay away from places where they are likely to drink or use drugs.

Wausau Police Department Hires Mental Health Therapist To Help Crime Victims

May 29, 2017 - 6:15am

The Wausau Police Department has hired a full-time mental health therapist to help people who have been traumatized by crime.

Close To 90 Percent Of Wisconsin Milk Will Be rBST Free In 2018

May 29, 2017 - 6:00am

A milk label with "rBST FREE" in the upper right corner

A majority of Wisconsin's dairy processors won't accept milk from cows treated with the growth hormone rBST, as the dairy industry responds to consumer concerns.

Walker Administration Continues Pushing Self-Insurance For State Employees

May 26, 2017 - 3:05pm

Officials in the Walker administration say health care premiums under the current system are projected to increase more than expected in 2018.

Wisconsin Hospitals Want More Local Food For Patients' Plates

May 26, 2017 - 9:45am

Some Wisconsin hospitals are working toward serving food that's not only good to eat, but is purchased locally and raised in a way that doesn't damage the environment. In a word: sustainability.

Wisconsin Could Be First In Nation To Require Work, Drug Testing For Medicaid

May 25, 2017 - 9:45pm

Wisconsin could become the first state in the nation to require some adults in poverty to work and take drug tests for their health care under a measure that cleared the Legislature’s budget committee Thursday night.

When It's A Short Haul From Farm To Table

May 25, 2017 - 7:05am

In Wisconsin, the idea of food that's grown for and by city residents isn't a new one. Urban agriculture projects of various sizes are continuing to grow. One of the state's urban agriculture leaders is celebrating his 25th anniversary in the movement, while another has a waiting list of people...

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By Serving Antibiotic-Free Meat, Wisconsin Hospitals Try To Keep Superbugs At Bay

Older Adults In Wisconsin Living With Alzheimer's Disease Expected To Increase 52 Percent By 2040

UW Researchers: Study Shows Zika Virus May Be Wider Threat Than Thought

Addiction App From UW Researchers Up For National Award

Wausau Police Department Hires Mental Health Therapist To Help Crime Victims

Close To 90 Percent Of Wisconsin Milk Will Be rBST Free In 2018

Walker Administration Continues Pushing Self-Insurance For State Employees

Wisconsin Hospitals Want More Local Food For Patients' Plates

Wisconsin Could Be First In Nation To Require Work, Drug Testing For Medicaid

When It's A Short Haul From Farm To Table

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