Assisted Suicide Debate: Wisconsin Catholic Conference leaders are warning lawmakers about a renewed push to legalize assisted suicide, arguing it conflicts with the Church’s view of human dignity even at the end of life. Public Health Access: Oneida County Health Department launched a 24/7 public vending machine stocked with free hygiene, dental, sexual health, first-aid, and safety supplies to cut cost barriers. Healthcare Consolidation: HealthPartners and Essentia Health announced plans to merge, aiming to expand access across hospitals and clinics in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Maternal & Child Health Costs: A new look at pregnancy and childbirth expenses highlights higher out-of-pocket delivery costs in Wisconsin compared with nearby states. Measles Watch: Wisconsin’s measles count continues to climb, with DHS reporting 192 cases as of Sept. 25 and ongoing local spread investigations. Rural Health Workforce: Federal grants are funding rural physician residency planning in multiple states, but new doctors may still be years away. Animal Health & Safety: Wisconsin confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in Waukesha County cattle and reports thousands of affected deer across southeastern counties, with no treatment available. Community Health & Mobility: Sun Prairie joined Dane County’s “Week Without Driving” push, pairing it with a Walk & Roll Audit to improve access for non-drivers. Injury & Emergency Response: Skydivers helped after a plane crash near East Troy, treating victims before ground crews arrived.