Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Kowalik reflects on first year as commissioner

Aug 16, 2019 | On The Record, Top Stories |

“My goal being in this job wasn’t necessarily to be just more of the same, or one of the guys or gals, but to really agitate and shake things up and really help bring about true change,” she said.

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Wisconsin cancer clinical trial network nabs federal grant

Aug 16, 2019 | Top Stories |

A Wisconsin cancer clinical trial network is getting $15.6 million over the next six years from the National Cancer Institute, according to a Thursday statement.

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Aspirus plans Stevens Point expansion

Aug 16, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Aspirus is planning to add hospital care to its campus in Stevens Point, the health system said this week.

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Committee hears dental scholarship bill

Aug 15, 2019 | Dental, Top Stories |

The authors behind a bill that would create a scholarship program intended to get dentists to practice in rural areas are pushing the legislation forward after Gov. Tony Evers partially vetoed a similar measure in the budget.

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Committee considers allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control

Aug 15, 2019 | Top Stories |

Pharmacists would be able to prescribe birth control pills under a Republican proposal opposed by anti-abortion groups.

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DHS reports lowest number of opioid deaths since 2015

Aug 15, 2019 | Opioids, Top Stories |

The number of opioid deaths in the state is at its lowest level since 2015, the Department of Health Services reported Wednesday.

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DHS still working on Medicaid care coordination pilot

Aug 15, 2019 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories |

The Department of Health Services is still working on developing a Medicaid care coordination program.

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Milwaukee’s lead program continues to face challenges, says commissioner

Aug 14, 2019 | Top Stories |

Milwaukee Health Department’s lead poisoning prevention program continues to face challenges, according to the department’s leader.

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Milwaukee County officials push state lawmakers for “fair deal” on funding

Aug 14, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories |

Milwaukee County officials are pushing state policymakers for more funding, arguing that the county is boosting state coffers while having to cut services.