Mayo Clinic Health System shares the impacts that drugs can have on youth
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- Mayo Clinic Health Experts want you to know the impact that drugs can have on Youth. In a Mayo…
New campaign promotes vaccination, mask-wearing to keep Wisconsin kids in the classroom
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Gov. Tony Evers have launched a new multimedia campaign aimed at keeping kids healthy and in the classroom. The Keeping Kids Safe and in School campaign is designed to raise awareness of good health safety practices ranging from proper mask-wearing to vaccination. It will also include tools for parents, guardians…
Omicron surge is undermining care for other health problems
Roger Strukhoff was being treated for intestinal bleeding at a hospital outside Chicago this month when he suffered a mild heart attack.
Helping mental health of kids as COVID-19 cases climb
UNDATED (WKBT) - Cases of COVID-19 among kids continue to be a concern for medical professionals. The surge in cases can mean changes at school and other…
Watch: Wisconsin launches campaign to keep kids healthy
MADISON (WKBT) -- Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday launched a new effort to keep kids healthy and in the classroom. The campaign, called "Keeping Kids Safe and In School," aims to promote public health…
Why wear N95 masks right now? La Crosse health expert explains
Why wear N95 masks right now? La Crosse health expert explains
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COVID-19 cases may be nearing peak in Wisconsin, Minnesota
UNDATED (WKBT) - We could be nearing the peak of COVID- 19 cases in the Upper Midwest. Doctors from Mayo Clinic Health System say based on their…
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La Crosse healthcare facilities partner with National Guard to help ease bed and staff shortages
Town of Shelby, Wis. (WKBT) -- During the pandemic, many beds have been empty due to a staff shortage, but with…
Vaccination protects against Covid-19 hospitalization significantly more than prior infection, according to CDC study
Both vaccination and prior infection help protect against new Covid-19 infections, but vaccination protects…
Winona Health among those receiving emergency help from Minnesota
WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) -- Winona Health is one of 23 hospitals who will receive help from Minnesota this week in the form of emergency medical teams. Gov.…
Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to U.S. residents starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.
What the No Surprises Act means for your medical bills
More Americans worry about unexpected medical bills than any other expense, according to polls by the Kaiser Family Foundation in 2018 and 2020.
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La Crosse experts say people should practice safety precautions against COVID-19
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- As Omicron spreads across the nation, some people argue there should be fewer precautions because they believe everyone will eventually…
White House soft-launches COVID-19 test request website
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day before the site was scheduled to officially go online.
La Crosse schools, Riteway recommend app as solution for transportation delays
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The School District of La Crosse sent out a notice to families Tuesday warning that Go Riteway -- which provides busing services for the district -- has a driver shortage causing delays in service and recommending…
US faces wave of omicron deaths in coming weeks, models say
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. are climbing and modelers forecast 50,000 to 300,000 more Americans could die by the time the wave subsides in mid-March.
