Health Care
MADISON – Report: Medicaid growth would cover additional 120,000 in Wisconsin
President Barack Obama's administration stepped up pressure Wednesday on states like Wisconsin that have refused to expand Medicaid eligibility under his health care overhaul, issuing a report saying expansion would improve access to care, help contain people's costs and create jobs.
Supreme Court rules on contraception
On the final day of its term, the U.S. Supreme Court weighed in with a landmark ruling on contraception this week.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Summer travel health tips
Summer is here and for many in Wisconsin, that means getting out of town to escape the heat.
Worker unions ending at UW Hospital
A 2011 state law that ended most collective bargaining for most state employees went a step further at UW Hospital, where the law known as Act 10 is eliminating union representation for about 5,000 workers.
St. Francis earns atrial fibrillation certification
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-St. Francis has earned a full Atrial Fibrillation Certification, making it the first hospital in the state to achieve the new certification.
Weight loss conference to bring 1,200 to Milwaukee
Milwaukee-based TOPS Club Inc. will host its annual conference in Milwaukee from July 10 to 12. The weight loss organization, which stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, expects 1,200 members to attend the conference.
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Zilber School of Public Health on path for accreditation
The Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has reached an important milestone in its efforts to become the first accredited school of public health in Wisconsin.
Supreme Court rules on contraception and union dues
On the final day of its term, the U.S. Supreme Court weighed in with landmark rulings on contraception and union dues.
Health care is due for next disruption
One of the coolest aspects of my job is that I get to meet and interview a lot of smart people.
Isomark’s ‘Canary’ breath analyzer aims to catch infections early
San Diego, CA – In order to detect for methane and carbon monoxide, early coals miners used to send canaries down the mine shaft to check for the deadly gases. If they heard the canary tweeting, the miners knew it was safe to follow the birds into the mine.