AltWeeklies Wire
Wisconsin Fails Health Insurance Protectionsnew
Conservatives' solution to the health care crisis is to provide tax credits to allow individuals to buy their health insurance in a competitive marketplace. But in Wisconsin, as in many other states, the individual health insurance market does little to protect the consumers it is supposed to serve.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
06-20-2008 |
Science
Teens and STDs: The Silent Epidemicnew
Many were shocked when the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported last year that one in four teenage girls had contracted a sexually transmitted disease -- but Milwaukee experts weren't. Milwaukee has a long-standing problem not only with teen pregnancy, but with teen STDs as well.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
05-23-2008 |
Science
Historic Vote on Compassionate Care for Rape Victimsnew
It took six years, but advocates for sexual assault survivors scored a major victory last week when the Wisconsin Assembly voted 56-41 in support of new hospital protocols for women who seek medical attention in emergency rooms.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
12-21-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Battle Against the Staph Superbugnew
John Weigelt, M.D., says that alcohol-based hand sanitizers help to kill community-acquired MRSA, as does washing with regular soap and water.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
11-05-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Another Attempt at Mental Health Paritynew
Budget proposals could increase insurance coverage in Wisconsin.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
09-24-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Keeping Quiet About HPVnew
Will vaccine get fair debate in Wisconsin?
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
03-09-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
