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DHS awards more than $2 million for youth crisis stabilization facilities
The Department of Health Services last week awarded more than $2 million to support the development and operations of three youth crisis stabilization facilities throughout the state.
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Health officials concerned with COVID-19 uptick
State health officials said late last week that they’re concerned about an increase in COVID-19 cases, with more cases being reported among young adults.
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OCI: Health insurance discrimination based on gender is illegal
The Office of Commissioner of Insurance told health insurers last week that discrimination against transgender people is barred under federal and Wisconsin law.
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Former SmokeFree Wisconsin leader looks forward a decade after indoor smoking ban
July 5 marks the 10th anniversary of the state’s smoke-free law going into effect. Recently, some Wisconsin casinos have reopened temporarily smoke free as an additional safety measure in the wake of COVID-19.
Dane County retightens COVID-19 restrictions as cases increase
Dane County retightened some of its COVID-19 restrictions Thursday night after seeing a sharp increase in the number of cases.
Izard calls for restorative health equity
Milwaukee Health Services Inc. CEO Dr. Tito Izard encouraged healthcare providers and policymakers to move toward “restorative health equity” when it comes to addressing health disparities affecting the African American community.
Judge places hold on Racine’s COVID-19 ordinance
A judge put Racine’s new ordinance establishing COVID-19 restrictions on hold Wednesday, saying the city engaged in a “direct attack” on a court order last week that temporarily suspended the city’s reopening plan.
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Former SmokeFree Wisconsin leader looks forward a decade after indoor smoking ban
July 5 marks the 10th anniversary of the state’s smoke-free law going into effect. Recently, some Wisconsin casinos have reopened temporarily smoke free as an additional safety measure in the wake of COVID-19.
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Press ReleasesUW School of Medicine and Public Health part of new clinical trial to combat COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. – Leveraging its experience working with the pharmaceutical industry, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is teaming up with Novartis and Incyte to test a potential new treatment for...
Medicare/Medicaid
Caregiving task force identifies policies for further development, public input
A task force charged with offering Gov. Tony Evers recommendations on supporting caregivers met earlier this month to decide what policies it should further develop.
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Health Reform
Wisconsin health plans could see millions through Supreme Court ruling
Some insurers offering individual health plans in Wisconsin could see tens of millions of dollars under a U.S. Supreme Court decision issued last week.
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Hospitals
Hospitals face uncertain financial future as patients return
Many Wisconsin hospitals are facing an uncertain financial future as non-COVID-19 patients start coming back to their facilities.
Legislative
Former SmokeFree Wisconsin leader looks forward a decade after indoor smoking ban
July 5 marks the 10th anniversary of the state’s smoke-free law going into effect. Recently, some Wisconsin casinos have reopened temporarily smoke free as an additional safety measure in the wake of COVID-19.
Health Tech
NorthStar, Monopar collaborate on potential COVID-19 treatment
Beloit-based NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is collaborating with a Chicago-based biopharmaceutical company to develop potential treatments for patients with severe COVID-19, according to a Tuesday statement.
More From Wisconsin Health News
Azar calls for balancing risks of COVID-19 with risks of not getting healthcare
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar warned of the dangers of foregoing healthcare amid the COVID-19 pandemic during a visit to Green Bay on Wednesday.
COVID-19 activity remains high in Wisconsin
Every region in the state, except north central Wisconsin, is seeing high levels of COVID-19 activity, the Department of Health Services said Wednesday.
Poll: Worry over personal risk for COVID-19 declines
Worry over personal risk from COVID-19 continues to decline in Wisconsin, according to a Marquette Law School poll released Wednesday.
MCW CEO sees ‘preliminary signs’ of unfavorable COVID-19 trends
Medical College of Wisconsin CEO Dr. John Raymond said Tuesday that there are “preliminary signs” that the state might be steering towards unfavorable COVID-19 trends.
