Sean Kirkby, Author at Wisconsin Health News

Report: Percentage of students meeting minimum vaccination requirements falls

Aug 27, 2019 | Top Stories |

The percentage of students meeting minimum immunization requirements decreased last year, according to a state report.

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Former state health official helming HRSA

Aug 26, 2019 | Top Stories |

One of the state’s former top health officials is leading the federal agency that provides grants to health centers and supports training of healthcare professionals in rural and underserved areas.

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Health officials continue lung damage investigation

Aug 26, 2019 | Top Stories |

Health officials are continuing to investigate a series of cases of lung disease among people who vaped in Wisconsin and across the country.

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Milwaukee County Mental Health Board approves creation of negotiating team for crisis redesign

Aug 26, 2019 | Mental Health, Top Stories |

The Milwaukee County Mental Health Board approved the creation of a negotiating team last week that will move discussions forward on overhauling the county’s mental health crisis system.

Minnesota health system buys western Wisconsin clinics

Aug 26, 2019 | Hospitals, Top Stories |

Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services is continuing its push into western Wisconsin by acquiring three clinics in the River Falls area.

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DPI awards around $900,000 for AODA programs

Aug 23, 2019 | Top Stories |

The Department of Public Instruction has awarded almost $900,000 to support programs that aim to reduce and prevent drug use among students, according to a Thursday statement.

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Office of Children’s Mental Health looking to focus efforts

Aug 23, 2019 | Mental Health, On The Record, Top Stories |

Linda Hall, the new director of the Office of Children’s Mental Health, said they’re hoping to focus their energies on a a few key areas to improve child well-being in Wisconsin.