Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Southwestern Wisconsin measles outbreak grows

Aug 14, 2026 | DHS, Public Health, Top Stories |

An outbreak of measles in southwestern Wisconsin is up to 15 confirmed and six probable cases, the Department of Health Services said Thursday.

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Unhealthy air days tied to wildfire smoke increase in Wisconsin

Aug 14, 2026 | Environmental health, On The Record, Top Stories |

Wisconsin has seen a sharp rise in days of unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke, and an environmental advocacy organization warns the trend will likely worsen.

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Building commission approves utility improvements at Mendota Mental Health Institute

Aug 13, 2026 | Top Stories |

The Wisconsin State Building Commission on Wednesday approved a $55.5 million utility improvement project at Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison.

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Baldwin co-leads 340B reform bill

Aug 13, 2026 | Prescription Drugs, Top Stories |

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., is co-leading an effort to change a program that provides discounted drugs to safety-net healthcare providers.

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Grothman seeks to require further verification to access Healthcare.gov accounts

Aug 13, 2026 | ACA, Top Stories |

U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, has proposed legislation that he said would protect sensitive health information and reduce fraud in the Healthcare.gov marketplace. But, a healthcare consumer advocacy group said the plan doesn’t go far enough in targeting the main fraud issues with the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

Crowley will face Tiffany in November

Aug 12, 2026 | Top Stories |

Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will face Northwoods Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the race for governor, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s primaries.

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Mayo Clinic names Wisconsin leader

Aug 12, 2026 | Hospitals, People Watching, Top Stories |

Mayo Clinic has named a new leader for its Wisconsin footprint.

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Health officials confirm measles cases in southwest Wisconsin

Aug 12, 2026 | Public Health, Top Stories |

Health officials said Tuesday they’ve confirmed two measles cases in Iowa and Lafayette counties that they believe were exposed to the illness in the state, suggesting additional cases have yet to be identified.

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Report: 1 in 7 Wisconsin counties are maternity care deserts

Aug 12, 2026 | Top Stories |

One in seven Wisconsin counties are maternity care deserts, meaning they have no obstetric clinicians or birthing facilities, the March of Dimes reported Tuesday.

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SSM Health Dean Medical Group nurses seek union

Aug 11, 2026 | Top Stories, Workforce |

Nurses at SSM Health Dean Medical Group in Dane County have filed a petition for a union election. The petition involves 380 nurses at 10 outpatient clinics.

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