A March blizzard paused Versiti donor centers and canceled drives, leaving the blood bank short roughly 400 donors. O‑type and platelet donations are especially critical as centers reopen.

Wisconsin has begun rule‑making to add Krabbe disease to its newborn screening panel; officials say lab setup and follow‑up could delay testing for up to two years. Advocates say the change could catch the rare, fast‑moving disorder in time for lifesaving treatment.

Public Health Madison & Dane County says an out‑of‑state traveler with measles stayed at the Holiday Inn Express on Feb. 6; officials are contacting known contacts and advising quarantine for unvaccinated people.

State health officials confirmed a measles case linked to a traveler through Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and picked up the virus in Walworth County wastewater.

Red Oak Counseling told patients its downtown Milwaukee and Elm Grove clinics will close on February 25, 2026, leaving people — especially those on Spravato — racing to secure new care.

A second case of measles in 2023 has been confirmed in Dane County, Wisconsin, unrelated to the earlier Waukesha County case. Health officials are contacting those exposed and urging vaccinations.

A UW 6Madison student tested positive for measles; officials have listed campus exposure windows and urge people to check vaccination status.

The Milwaukee Health Department confirms a measles outbreak in Waukesha County, urging vaccination and hygiene to prevent spread. Signs include fever, cough, and rash; seek medical help if symptoms appear.

Waukesha County investigates a case of measles in an adult contracted overseas, urging locals to check immunization status and emphasizing the importance of MMR vaccination.

Wisconsin reports its first 2023 measles case linked to international travel. Health officials are tracing contacts but urge the public to verify their immunization status against this highly contagious virus.

A new City of Milwaukee assessment pegs average life expectancy at about 74 years, but warns that overdoses, gun violence and racial disparities still cost many residents decades of life. The report pairs local data with residents’ voices to pinpoint where progress has stalled.

A Milwaukee teen kept his gender‑affirming medication after his hospital clinic paused treatment, showing how federal action has forced Wisconsin families to find new care.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is raising awareness about radon, urging residents to test homes for this colorless, odorless gas linked to lung cancer.