Rob Ferrett

Over the course of three months, a seemingly mundane state personnel matter snowballed into a string of inaction and action across all three branches of government that was unprecedented in Wisconsin's political landscape.

Series: The Flu And Wisconsin's Public Health

Tracking The Flu In Wisconsin

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Rob Ferrett

Wisconsin Public Radio

Wednesday, February 14, 2018 - 3:35pm

Wisconsin is in the midst the worst flu season in years, and public health officials are working to stop the spread of the disease. Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene communicable disease division director Peter Shult discusses efforts to track the virus.

Series: Drinking Water Quality

Milwaukee's Long-Festering Lead Problem Becomes Politically Toxic

Scott Gordon

WisContext

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Rob Ferrett

Wisconsin Public Radio

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Marisa Wojcik

PBS Wisconsin

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 - 1:30pm

When longtime city of Milwaukee Health Commissioner Bevan Baker resigned on Jan. 12, it brought renewed attention to the city's broader struggle to address the problem of lead poisoning.

Series: The Flu And Wisconsin's Public Health

Health Officials: Get Your Flu Shot Early This Year

Gretchen Brown

Wisconsin Public Radio

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Rob Ferrett

Wisconsin Public Radio

Thursday, November 9, 2017 - 3:15pm

Facing a severe influenza strain and an early peak, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is urging Wisconsinites to get vaccinated early this year.

Series: Wisconsin's Rural-Urban Continuum

Wisconsin's Tangled Rural-Urban Commuting Patterns

Samantha Nash

PBS Wisconsin

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Rob Ferrett

Wisconsin Public Radio

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - 3:00pm

While perceived social and political divides between the urban and rural areas of Wisconsin remains a frequent topic of discussion, gaining a better understanding of the relationships between the two is very influenced by where people work.