Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Waukesha

Start the year feeling stronger & more balanced with a look at local spots offering everything from energizing workouts to calming escapes.

Own Your Health: How Wisconsin Residents Can Take Control During Diabetes Awareness Month

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin

6 Tips for Choosing Your Health Benefits for 2026

By Dustin Hinton, CEO, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin

Rates of Some Cancers are Rising Among Younger Adults: What Wisconsin Residents Need to Know

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin

A Healthy Start to the School Year: 3 Wellness Appointments to Help Kids Get Ready to Learn

By Dr. Abigail Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin

Heat Wave Safety for Older Adults: Staying Safe and Healthy This Summer

By Dr. Abbie Miller, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin

Living Strong: How Men May Maintain Bone Health and Prevent Falls

Dr. Steven Kulick, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of Wisconsin

8 Tips to Help You Stay Safe This Summer

By: Dr. Abigail Miller, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin

Prioritizing Mental Health This Mental Health Awareness Month

By: Dr. Donald Tavakoli, UnitedHealthcare National Medical Director for Behavioral Health

4 tips to help Wisconsin save more on health care costs in 2025

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer at UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin

Three steps to consider this spring to help you live a healthier life

By Dr. Abbie Miller, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin

Three Strategies to Help Support Your Health as We “Spring” Forward

By Dr. Abbie Miller, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin

Tips for Parents to Encourage Healthy Smiles

By Dr. Paul McConnell, National Dental Director, UnitedHealthcare Dental

5 ways to beat back the wintertime blues

By Dr. Abigail Miller, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin

How Wisconsin residents can Take Control of Their Health During Nation

By Dr. Abigail Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin

5 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2025

By Thomas O’Connor, Market CEO of UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin

Tips for Adults 65+ to Stay Active & Beat Summer Heat

By Dr. Steve Kulick, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement, Wisconsin

Three Well-Being Tips for Men’s Health Month

By Dr. Gerald Hautman, Chief Medical Officer for Population Health, UnitedHealthcare

Three Health and Fitness Tips for Father’s Day

By Dr. Gerald Hautman, Chief Medical Officer for Population Health, UnitedHealthcare

The Kids Are Home From School: 4 Tips to Address Youth Mental Health

By Dr. Donald Tavakoli, national medical director for behavioral health, UnitedHealthcare

Four Health Tips to Help Make the Most of Mother’s Day

Dr. Donna O’Shea, OB/GYN and Chief Medical Officer of Population Health, UnitedHealthcare

Four tips to help boost health literacy in the workplace

By Dr. Rhonda Randall, Chief Medical Officer at UnitedHealthcare, Employer & Individual

Air Quality In Waukesha Reaches 'Hazardous' Level Amid Wildfire Smoke

The air quality index reached 323 in parts of Waukesha County Tuesday afternoon as wildfire smoke drifts across Wisconsin, the DNR said.

Yoga Classes back at UWM at Waukesha

UWM at Waukesha offering Yoga Fundamentals class this summer.

Proposal Would Expand Screening For Heart Issues In WI Youth Athletics

A proposal from Wisconsin's governor would pilot student-athlete EKG screens in Waukesha and Milwaukee as an expansion to the Kai 11 bill.

Motorcyclist From New Berlin Dies In Pewaukee Crash: Sheriff

A Waukesha sheriff's deputy saw a motorcycle driving down State Highway 16 early Tuesday morning and then found it crashed, officials said.

Waukesha Mental Health Facility Reduces Beds, Plans New Crisis Unit

The Waukesha County Mental Health Center is reducing its inpatient bed capacity with plans on opening a new crisis unit.

Recovery Efforts Continue For Man Who Went Missing On Lac La Belle

A man went missing on a lake in Oconomowoc Thursday evening. Rescue efforts for the man have turned into a recovery, authorities said.

Man Dead After Pickup Truck Crashes Into Van In Genesee: Sheriff

A crash on Highway 59 near Rockwood Trail left an 84-year-old man with fatal injuries Sunday afternoon, according to Waukesha's sheriff.

Fire At Scrap Metal Business In Big Bend: 3 Counties Respond To Blaze

Some residents nearby may have heard booms as the fire reached propane tanks at the Big Bend business, authorities said.

Heat Advisory In Waukesha: See Splash Pads And Pools

The city offered public pools and splash pads to cool off while heat index values reach up to 107 degrees.

National Drug Take Back Day In WI: Drop Offs At Meijer, Pick 'N Save

Health officials and pharmacists will collect tons of unused over-the-counter medicines at locations across Wisconsin.

Waukesha Student Positive For Norovirus After High School Dance

One of the students at Waukesha North High School tested positive for norovirus after a prom event, health officials said.

'More Than A Dozen' Waukesha High School Students Sick After Prom

A Waukesha high school had several reports of students who experienced vomiting and diarrhea after the prom dance, school officials said.

2.75M WI Chickens To Be Culled Because Of Bird Flu: Officials

A large flock from Jefferson County had a confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Waukesha County Suspends Most COVID-19 Contact Tracing

The new processes are based on recommendations from Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Waukesha Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Waukesha County and across WI.

Meijer Offers Free At-Home PCR COVID-19 tests In Waukesha

The retailer made the announcement on Tuesday.

Free N95 Masks Coming To Waukesha: Get Them At CVS, Walgreens

The federal government is partnering with multiple pharmacies in Wisconsin to give out free N95 masks.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Waukesha Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Waukesha County.

Select A Plan With Whole-Health Benefits This Enrollment Period

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans offer benefits to support whole health, from nutritional support to home helpers.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.