Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Wausau receives $2 million to fight lead contamination

Apr 16, 2024 | Top Stories |

Wausau is receiving about $2 million from the federal government to fight lead contamination, according to a recent statement from U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis.

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DotCom Therapy rebrands as Huddle Up

Apr 15, 2024 | Health Tech, Top Stories |

A pediatric digital health company has rebranded and moved its headquarters to Denver from Madison.

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State medical malpractice fund fees hold steady

Apr 15, 2024 | Insurance, Top Stories |

Fees for the state’s medical malpractice fund will remain the same next fiscal year.

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Eau Claire city attorney wants investigation into HSHS

Apr 15, 2024 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

The attorney for the city of Eau Claire is asking the state to open an investigation into Hospital Sisters Health System and its CEO over last month’s closure of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital.

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Menominee Indian Tribe sues social media companies over Native American teen suicide rates

Apr 12, 2024 | Mental Health, Top Stories |

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin is suing social media companies, alleging that “rampant social media addiction” among Native American teenagers is contributing to “staggeringly higher” suicide rates compared to their peers, according to a statement released this week.

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UW-led study aims to create ‘bridge’ to more accessible Alzheimer’s, dementia diagnosis

Apr 12, 2024 | On The Record, Research, Top Stories |

A University of Wisconsin researcher who’s leading a $150 million study on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias hopes it lays the groundwork for identifying signs of the conditions through affordable blood tests.

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Including race in predictive modeling could help address disparities, says expert

Apr 11, 2024 | Research, Top Stories |

A Tufts University expert said in Milwaukee this week that including race as a risk factor in predictive modeling can help address health disparities.

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State agencies respond to new federal PFAS standards

Apr 11, 2024 | Top Stories |

Wisconsin’s public water systems are well positioned to comply with new enforceable federal standards for “forever chemicals,” the Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday.

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Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin cyberattack impacts more than 500,000

Apr 11, 2024 | Insurance, Top Stories |

A cyberattack by a foreign ransomware gang on Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin impacted 533,809 people, the health plan told federal regulators this week.

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