Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a historic increase of 35% in the firearm homicide rate, resulting in the highest firearm homicide rate in more than 25 years. This, along with increases in firearm suicide rates for some groups, has widened racial, ethnic, and other disparities, according to a new CDC Vital Signs analysis.
UNDATED (WKBT) - The surge in cases comes as the CDC authorized a 2nd booster for anyone 50 or older and others who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. But the CDC…
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows nearly two-thirds of drug overdose deaths nationwide involve synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Drugs in the community are stronger. They are easy to produce and they cost less money.
Discovering health problems, like cancer, early-- saves lives. La Crosse doctors say people need to stay on top of routine appointments.
One researcher in La Crosse leads a team that tracked COVID-19 in the community from the beginning. This research is important now that world researchers discovered the new variant Omicron.
ATLANTA, Ga. (WKBT) - The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is launching new education campaigns aimed at preventing drug overdose deaths. The campaigns focus…
When a vaccine receives medical approval -- La Crosse doctors have to be ready. That means our health care systems must have necessary resources in place *before FDA approval is given.
UNDATED (WKBT) - There are 1,556 new COVID-19 cases Friday in Wisconsin and one new death. Vaccinators administered 5,470 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC now says the level of virus spread in Trempealeau and Buffalo counties are now…
UNDATED (WKBT) - There are 1,573 new COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin Thursday, the highest one day total since late January. The Department of Health Services also…
UNDATED (WKBT) - The CDC is weighing in on COVID-19 plans for K-12 schools. The agency recommends anyone who is not fully vaccinated wear a masks…
