Stories tagged: "veterans health"


The Best Of: Wisconsin Health & Wellness in 2022

To borrow a line from Disney's Frozen, "for the first time in forever" every moment of 2022 was not defined by COVID. Instead, a large chunk of the year's health headlines was devoted to the overturning of reproductive options and its impact on Wisconsin women. But not all headlines were bad. Here are several "good news" standouts.

‘Thanks a $10 Million!’: Gov. Evers Pledges Major Money to Support Wisconsin Veterans

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced the state is committing $10 million to help veterans adjust back to “normal” life, both immediately and in the long-term. Find out where that money will go, and how you can help, too.

Wisconsin Veteran, Paralyzed for 30 Years, Surprised with $15,000 Power Wheelchair

The Union Center native will once again have the freedom he fought for overseas.

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Vets Exposed to Burn Pits in Afghanistan and Other Fronts Finally Get Recognition of Service-Related Health Issues

Every Wisconsin Republican voted against the original bill, while Sen. Tammy Baldwin ensured coverage extends to “K2” vets who served at a former Soviet base shortly after the 9/11 attacks.