By Lisa M. Gomez Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) In 2008, Congress passed a law requiring health plans and insurance companies to treat individuals … [Read more...]
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SPECIAL REPORT: As Overdose Deaths Rise, Drug-Related Arrests Decline by 67% in Milwaukee
By Edgar Mendez This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
Can Wisconsin heal itself? New series provides insights into state’s most vexing health problems
A University of Wisconsin-Madison journalism class explores what ails the state — and how it can improve By Dee J. Hall Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan … [Read more...]
‘They die so quickly’: Fentanyl killing 1,000+ people in Wisconsin each year
Many teenagers dying from the drug aren’t addicted, says one mother who lost her son to fentanyl. ‘They’re taking pills to make themselves feel better.’ By Max Stapleton and Grace … [Read more...]
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Congress Just Made Strides Toward Combating Superbugs Now Let’s Cross the Finish Line
By Rachel King A bipartisan group of House and Senate lawmakers just proposed legislation that would address a pressing public health crisis: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Passing the bill, known … [Read more...]
Fact or Fiction: Addressing and Correcting Misinformation about COVID-19 Vaccines
By Stay Well Community Health Initiative Jamie Foxx was recently in the hospital for a few months following a viral infection from an unknown cause. Some online claims suggested that the actor fell … [Read more...]
MKE Mobile Crisis: Strengthening Mental Health Response Through Collaboration and Outreach
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee (MKE) Mobile Crisis, previously known as the Children’s Mobile Crisis Team (CMC), is a licensed mental health crisis team operating in Milwaukee County. This team serves … [Read more...]
Juneteenth Marks Moment for Overdose Prevention as Overdose Deaths Skyrocket in Wisconsin and Black Community
Samad’s House, City of Milwaukee Office of African American Affairs, and Clean Slate Milwaukee to Provide Naloxone and Harm Reduction Resources to Festival Attendees (MILWAUKEE, WI) – More than … [Read more...]
American Heart Association Announces Amanda Baltz as Chair of the 2024 Heart of Milwaukee Campaign
By Karen Stokes Amanda Baltz has been named Chair of the 2024 Heart of Milwaukee Campaign by the American Heart Association. Baltz is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader. She has led … [Read more...]
Recognize Stroke Symptoms, Act FAST to Improve Health
By Karen Stokes When someone suffers a stroke, time is essential. There is very limited time to restore blood flow to the brain before the injury is irreversible. According to the American Heart … [Read more...]
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