The Assembly Committee on Health held a hearing today on a joint resolution that would change the definition of “personhood” in the state constitution. Formally, the amendment would extend the legal definition of “personhood” to “every human being at any stage of development,” born or unborn. Opponents to the resolution say that, in practice, the […]
Black Women’s Health Equity in the State Budget
In his recent budget proposal, Governor Tony Evers proposes to expand Medicaid coverage and allot $28 million to women’s and infant health. Today on the show, we take a close look at women’s health in the state of Wisconsin. Our guests are Lisa Peyton-Caire, founder and president of the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, and […]
Reproductive Rights Right Now – The Status of Abortion
What happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned? What is the future of reproductive rights in Wisconsin and throughout the United States? On today’s show, Tuesday host Carousel Bayrd dives into the current status of abortion, both legally and in terms of the surrounding public debates. Our guests are Mike Murray, policy director at Wisconsin Alliance for […]
Paid Family Leave in Wisconsin
It’s Tuesday, but Carousel Bayrd is away this week. In her stead is Denise DeMarb, who devotes the hour to the topic of Family and Medical Leave Act and paid leave. She is joined by Astar Herndon, Director of 9 to 5 Wisconsin, who leads the statewide Keep Families First Coalition working to provide paid […]
Supporting Women’s Health!
Always vigilant and proactive for women’s health issues, the Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health works to support inadequacies in healthcare for women. In this interview, Sara Finger, Executive Director, talks with Jan Miyasaki about some of the program’s activities including PATCH — which brings together teen educators with healthcare workers, support of women-centric healthcare advocates […]
