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Democratic candidates talk MAHA, private equity in healthcare

by Sean Kirkby | Apr 10, 2026 | Elections, Hospitals, On The Record, Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Democrats vying to be Wisconsin’s next governor talked about accountability requirements for nonprofit hospitals, private equity and the Make America Healthy Again movement at a Wisconsin Health News forum this week.

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Childhood vaccination rates fall

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 10, 2026 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Childhood vaccination rates fell last year, and state health officials are sounding the alarm.

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Milwaukee County considers greater public health coordination

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 9, 2026 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released tentative recommendations last week that aim to improve county operations and public health outcomes.

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City-run STI clinic in Milwaukee reopens

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 19, 2026 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

The Milwaukee Health Department reopened a sexual and reproductive health clinic this week that it closed in November due to staffing shortages.

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Raymond reflects on leading MCW, what’s next

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 13, 2026 | Education, Federal Government, Medical Research, On The Record, Pharmacy, Public Health, Research, Rural Health, Top Stories, Workforce | 0 |

Medical College of Wisconsin CEO Dr. John Raymond reflected on leading the state’s private medical school for more than 15 years and what’s next for healthcare at a Wisconsin Health News event this week.

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Maps detail measles vaccination rates statewide

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 12, 2026 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

New maps provide details on measles vaccination by Wisconsin county and zip code, with a goal of helping focus interventions on areas that are most at risk of outbreaks.

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Health officials investigate measles case tied to Milwaukee, Walworth counties

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 9, 2026 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Health officials on Friday said they’re investigating a case of measles in a person who traveled from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Walworth County.

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Second measles case confirmed in Wisconsin this year

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 3, 2026 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Health officials on Monday confirmed a case of measles in a University of Wisconsin-Madison student, the second instance of the illness this year in the state.

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Health officials confirm first measles case of year in Wisconsin

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 27, 2026 | Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Health officials on Monday confirmed the first case of measles in Wisconsin this year in a Waukesha County resident. They said the case is tied to international travel.

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State health officials continue to recommend full slate of childhood vaccines

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 9, 2026 | Public Health, Top Stories, Vaccines | 0 |

State health officials said Thursday they continue to support childhood vaccine recommendations from pediatricians, after recent changes to federal guidance.

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How Oconto County contained its measles outbreak

by Tim Stumm | Dec 5, 2025 | On The Record, Public Health, Top Stories | 0 |

Public health strategies, like contact tracing, isolation and public education, contained this year’s measles outbreak in Oconto County.

Evers directs state officials to ensure vaccine access

by Sean Kirkby | Sep 16, 2025 | Public Health, Top Stories, Vaccines | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers on Monday directed state health and insurance agencies to ensure access to vaccines after the federal government recommended limits on COVID-19 shots.

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