By Karen Stokes The Wisconsin Legislature has taken a positive step forward to safeguard the well-being of new mothers and their infants. The passage of SB 110, will extend health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months for postpartum mothers. The bill passed the Senate with a 32-1 vote Monday afternoon. The bill now […]
Wisconsin’s Black infants have some of the country’s highest mortality rates. These solutions could help.
Addressing societal factors — including stress caused by poverty and racism and lack of access to health care — could improve pregnancy outcomes, research shows. by Jane Houseal Wisconsin Watch and Drake White-Bergey Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. This story is part […]
Milwaukee American Heart Association Gearing up for Annual Heart and Stroke Walk
MILWAUKEE, WI— The Milwaukee lakefront again will be on full display for the American Heart Association’s annual Heart and Stroke Walk on Saturday, Sept. 23. Walkers will begin their route around Veterans Park, 1300 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, a little after 10 a.m. The village will open at 9 a.m. “The entire Heart Walk team […]
Insights Into Detection, Risk Factors, and Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation
By Karen Stokes September marks National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. It is estimated that currently up to 6 million Americans experience Afib. Which in the general population works out to about 2 percent. […]
President Biden’s EPA proposes tougher lead dust rules. Here’s what it means in Wisconsin.
If finalized, the rule would require more thorough abatement and cleaning at lead-tainted homes and child care facilities. By Farrah Anderson Wisconsin Watch News414 is a service journalism collaboration between Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service that addresses the specific issues, interests, perspectives and information needs identified by residents of central city Milwaukee neighborhoods. […]
Black Adults Living in Redlined Communities Face Elevated Heart Failure Risk, Study Finds
By Karen Stokes New findings from research suggest that Black adults living in communities historically affected by redlining could have a greater susceptibility to heart failure compared to those residing in unaffected neighborhoods. According to the American Heart Association, Redlining refers to a now-illegal practice that denied low-interest mortgage loans to Black, Asian, Hispanic and […]
Libraries with Heart Program Empowers Patrons with Blood Pressure Checks and Medical Resources
By Karen Stokes At the library, you have the convenience of borrowing books and movies, accessing the internet, and even casting your vote. Now, a new addition to the services offered at the library could potentially be life-saving, the ability to check your blood pressure. The “Libraries With Heart” program provides patrons with self-monitored blood […]
‘The Most Traumatic Thing’: Incarcerated Mothers Push for Better Medical Care
Women who give birth while they are incarcerated say they need better care – for their sake and for their baby’s.
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Importance of Advancing Mental Health and Substance use Disorder Benefit Parity
By Lisa M. Gomez Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) In 2008, Congress passed a law requiring health plans and insurance companies to treat individuals with mental health conditions and substance use disorders fairly. The law — called the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, or MHPAEA — doesn’t require plans […]
Can Wisconsin heal itself? New series provides insights into state’s most vexing health problems
A University of Wisconsin-Madison journalism class explores what ails the state — and how it can improve By Dee J. Hall Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our investigative stories and Friday news roundup. More than a century ago, Wisconsin was among the U.S. leaders in making public […]
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