Health & Welfare Archives - Page 3 of 48 - Wisconsin Watch

A person in a blue patterned dress walks with a wheeled walker in a hallway, with pumpkins and autumn decorations on shelves and a framed painting on a wall and a room visible behind the wall.

Health & Welfare, News about Wisconsin Watch

Finding long-term care is hard. Here’s how to start.

by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch March 11, 2026March 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person wearing a winter coat, scarf, hat, and gloves with hands in pockets stands in falling snow beside a field and fence, looking off to the side.

Environment, Health & Welfare

Pesticide use and cancer risk rise together across America’s heartland

by Ben Felder / Investigate Midwest February 26, 2026February 25, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A vial and box labeled "Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Virus Vaccine Live M-M-R II" sit on a table, with "VFC" written on the box and blue-capped vials visible inside.

Education, Health & Welfare

Measles is in Wisconsin. Are Milwaukee schools vulnerable?

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service February 13, 2026February 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A "FOR SALE BY OWNER" sign stands in snow beside a sidewalk near a home, with a lit blue lamp post, leafless trees and a red fire hydrant.

Government, Health & Welfare

Bill would limit rent hikes in Wisconsin mobile home parks

by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Three single beds with patterned quilts are next to the walls of a bedroom with wood paneling, hardwood floors, two windows, and small framed animal illustrations on a wall above the beds.

Community, Health & Welfare

‘No one does this alone’: Milwaukee seeks more foster parents and supporters

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service February 6, 2026February 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Health & Welfare

Can immigration officials access your Medicaid data? What it means for Wisconsin patients

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch February 3, 2026February 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Five people stand holding signs reading “for care” outside a building labeled “WALWORTH COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER” near entrance doors.

Health & Welfare

‘Nursery to nursing home’: Walworth County group envisions shared care across generations

by Madeline de Figueiredo / The Daily Yonder January 23, 2026January 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person sits at a desk in an office, wearing a plaid shirt, with stacks of papers and books including one titled “Federal Immigration Laws and Regulations” nearby.

Government, Health & Welfare

Refugee resettlement agencies try to keep doors open as White House shuts out new arrivals

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch January 9, 2026January 8, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Open water ripples in the foreground as people and small shelters sit scattered across a snow-covered frozen lake, with buildings and trees along the far shoreline.

Environment, Health & Welfare

On thin ice: Falls through the ice on Wisconsin lakes are becoming more common. There’s more than just warm weather to blame.

by Jess Miller for Wisconsin Watch January 8, 2026January 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person walks along a snowy sidewalk past a yellow brick building, wearing a hooded patterned jacket and gloves, with a street sign reading "North Ave" in the background.

Health & Welfare

Winter can be dangerous for older adults and children. Here’s how to stay safe

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service January 6, 2026January 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person wearing a blue sweatshirt leans over another smiling person lying on a pillow in a bed and wearing an orange top, covered with a patterned blanket, with a floor lamp and a colorful balloon beside the bed.

Health & Welfare

‘The miracle zone’: This Wisconsin family adopts terminally ill children

by Mackenzie Krumme / WPR January 3, 2026December 31, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch