Health & Welfare Archives - Wisconsin Watch

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Health & Welfare

What to know about cyclosporiasis

by Valeria Ricciulli / Public Good News July 19, 2026July 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The stomach infection, caused by the parasite cyclospora, is spread through consuming contaminated food or water.

A hazy view of the Wisconsin State Capitol rises above a city street with cars, buildings and trees as smoke reduces visibility.

Environment, Health & Welfare

DataWatch: Wisconsin air pollution reaches record highs as wildfire smoke engulfs the state

by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Two people turn two long jump ropes while two people jump between them in a parking lot, with parked cars and a tree in the background.

Community, Health & Welfare

‘You can see God’s hand in it’: How Milwaukee women are building a double Dutch community through sisterhood and fitness

by Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service July 17, 2026July 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

An aerial view shows a residential neighborhood fading into dense smoke that obscures the distant skyline and horizon.

Environment, Health & Welfare

Wildfire smoke brings hazardous air quality in Wisconsin. Here’s how to stay safe

by Astrid Code / Wisconsin Watch July 16, 2026July 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person stands in a room lined with shelves holding toiletries, paper products, menstrual supplies, canned food and boxed items.

Health & Welfare

‘There’s nowhere for them to go’: Newcap closure leaves northeast Wisconsin counties scrambling to prevent more homelessness

by Astrid Code / Wisconsin Watch July 16, 2026July 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A room contains an examination table, a bench and a large wall mural of rolling green hills with autumn trees, with a window overlooking trees outside.

Health & Welfare, News about Wisconsin Watch, Pathways to success

How long have you waited for a doctor’s appointment?

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch July 15, 2026July 14, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person wearing a black T-shirt and jeans stands on a lawn beside flower beds in a landscaped garden and evergreen trees.

Health & Welfare, Q&Aging

It takes a village: This Dane County community helped pioneer a national movement for aging together

by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch July 14, 2026July 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Health & Welfare

Track how Wisconsin governments are spending opioid settlement dollars

by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch and Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A vending machine stocked with Narcan kits displays a sign reading "FREE Narcan and Safe Use Kits" on its side.

Forward, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin governments have received $160 million in opioid settlement funds. Here’s where it’s going.

by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch and Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A white sedan with visible damage rests on a lawn beside a broken tree and fence in front of a house. Car doors are open while people stand nearby.

Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety

Researchers say car crashes could help identify youth at risk of gun violence

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service July 8, 2026July 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person wearing glasses and a red shirt sits with arms folded, looking to the side. Tattoos are visible on one arm, and blankets hang on the wall behind.

Health & Welfare, Public Square

Laurie Doxtator faces recovery’s next test

by Joe Timmerman / Wisconsin Watch July 7, 2026July 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

An illustration shows a person lying in a hospital bed with a neck brace, connected to medical equipment, with a window on one wall in the room. A bedside table holds a red cap.

Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety

A roofing accident left a new immigrant paralyzed. Tracking down his employer took ‘detective’ work.

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch July 2, 2026July 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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