Schools across Wisconsin shifted to virtual learning in the spring of 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic started its initial spread. Since then, many have attempted to reopen, while the state’s largest school districts have mostly stayed closed. With COVID-19 still at some of its highest levels since the pandemic began, health officials are starting to […]

As lawmakers return to Madison, healthcare issues are certain to remain front and center. What steps will the Legislature take to address the COVID-19 pandemic? What health issues will make it into the next budget? What else will lawmakers prioritize? A bipartisan panel of legislators will tackle these questions and more during a Feb. 9 […]

A coalition of law enforcement, healthcare providers and counties recently released a framework on how to reform the state’s complex mental health crisis system. That includes a focus in changing the emergency detention process, which can sometimes lead to law enforcement transporting those in crisis across the state if there aren’t available psychiatric beds. A […]

Gov. Tony Evers will discuss the health proposals in his next budget and his continued efforts to combat the COVID-19 crisis during a Wisconsin Health News Newsmaker event. This virtual event is free. Event Details: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 12 p.m. Register to receive the livestream link prior to the event. WHN Newsmaker Series is sponsored by: […]

Aspirus CEO Matt Heywood will discuss how his growing health system has responded to COVID-19 and its impact on the region at an April 13 Wisconsin Health News Newsmaker Event. This virtual event is free. Event Details: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12 p.m. Register here to receive the livestream link prior to the event. WHN Newsmaker Series […]

COVID-19 vaccines are ramping up in the Badger State. But how long will it take for all Wisconsinites who want a shot to get one? What steps are being taken to ensure that vaccines are distributed in an equitable manner? How are officials reaching communities hesitant to get their shot? A panel of experts will […]

Rules put in place during the Trump administration could usher in a new wave of transparency in healthcare. Proponents say this will increase competition and drive down the cost of healthcare. But how much these changes will impact patient decisions - and spending - remains to be seen. On May 11, Wisconsin Health News is […]

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, will provide an update on the state budget and discuss his caucus' health priorities for the legislative session during a Wisconsin Health News Newsmaker Event. This virtual event is free. Event Details:  Tuesday, June 8, 2021 12 p.m. Register to receive the livestream link prior to the event. WHN Newsmaker Series […]

Assisted living facilities are poised for further growth as the state’s population ages. A Wisconsin Health News panel will look at what’s driving interest in assisted living, how facilities are coming back from COVID-19, the regulatory environment in the state and the future of the industry. Panelists: Michael Pochowski, CEO, Wisconsin Assisted Living Association Dale Kelm, CEO, Birch Haven Senior Living […]

COVID-19 exacerbated health inequities. As the pandemic begins to recede, these long-standing issues remain. What more can be done to address the root causes of the growing health gaps in communities across Wisconsin? Panelists: Theresa Jones, Vice President, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, Children's Wisconsin Kevin Moore, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Wisconsin Lisa Peyton-Caire, President, The Foundation for Black Women's […]