Struggles Continue a Year Later at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s
Current and former staff say conditions continue to deteriorate at one of the city’s largest hospitals – a follow-up to our special report a year ago.
Sen. Baldwin Criticizes Ascension in Letter to CEO Demanding Answers
Following a Milwaukee Magazine investigation about problems at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s hospital, Sen. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter to the chief executive.
4 Updates on the Problems at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s
Since our initial report a month ago, the hospital has paused many surgeries and the reports have continued.
Special Report: How Staff Shortages Are Undermining Care at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital
Dozens of doctors, nurses and surgeons are leaving Ascension’s East Side hospital, many of them saying it is an unsafe environment for their patients. A look inside the chaos in what had been one of Milwaukee’s premier hospitals.
Vincent Noth Is Nourishing Milwaukee and its Soul
He leads local nonprofit Kinship, where food is a means to a larger end: building community.
Inside the Bitter Debate Over How to Manage Wolves in Wisconsin
The large carnivores stand among the most adaptable animals in the wild. They can survive in almost any habitat. They could even be our neighbors. But should they be?
Still Standing: Loss, Heartbreak and Hope in the Midst of Milwaukee’s Gun Violence Crisis
Three mothers. A principal. A mother and a stepfather. A pastor. A young optimist. A reformed advocate. Read the stories of these Milwaukee lives touched by violence.
Still Standing: Every Year, Students Slain
“If communities get better, schools will, too.” – Keith Carrington, the principal
Still Standing: How Hurt Leads to Hurt
“Now that I’m out, I want to pay it forward in the memory of my best friend. I want his life to mean something.” – Ramiah Whiteside, the second chance
Still Standing: They Could See It, Couldn’t Stop It
“All we wanted to do was steer him toward the right path.” – Niki Smith (with Damien), the parents