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Guest opinion: How Congress can reduce deadly falls among older Americans

by Kevin Svoboda May 23, 2026May 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Legislation would let Medicare patients receive a free falls risk assessment during annual wellness visits.

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Health & Welfare

Parkour for Seniors? Classes help older Wisconsinites build strength, community — and prevent deadly falls

by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch and Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch May 7, 2026May 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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How to maintain balance as you age — and prevent dangerous falls

by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Health & Welfare

‘Golden handcuffs’: Wisconsin methadone rules limit access to opioid treatment

by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Guest opinion: After-school programs are essential. Wisconsin should fund them that way.

by Daniel Gage February 26, 2026May 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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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

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Community, Health & Welfare

‘I owe nature my life’: Milwaukee nonprofit aims to connect Black and Brown people to nature

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service November 27, 2025November 26, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Forward, Health & Welfare

How to navigate the health care marketplace as premiums rise and options shrink

by Hongyu Liu / Wisconsin Watch November 6, 2025November 7, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Stickers, colorful bandages, a stuffed animal, a box of tissues, hand sanitizer, COVID-19 cards and cotton balls on a table

Health & Welfare

Wisconsin health department continues to urge new COVID-19 vaccine for anyone over 6 months old

by Sarah Lehr / WPR September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Health & Welfare

He survived a heart attack. Now he wants other Black men to do the same.

by Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service July 24, 2025July 23, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Health & Welfare

Did you witness measles outbreaks decades ago? Share your experience

by Janelle Mella / Wisconsin Watch July 2, 2025July 1, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch