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Producer for The Morning Show on Wisconsin Public Radio's Ideas Network
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‘Bankruptcy is not a death knell’ in this economy, Wisconsin attorney says

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By Joel Patenaude Verified
| Wisconsin Public Radio Verified
Between rising inflation, high gas prices and tariffs, many Americans are having a tough time making ends meet in the current economy. And an increasing number of folks have fallen so deeply into debt, they’ve filed for bankruptcy. There were more than 574,000 individual and business bankruptcy cases filed in 2024 — up 11 percent from 2024 and nearly 27 percent more than in 2023, according to U.S. Bankruptcy Courts statistics. Alternatives to bankruptcy involve debt consolidation and payment plans.
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Difficult decision leads to tremendous gift

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By Joel Patenaude Verified
| Wisconsin Public Radio Verified
Even after 20 years of performing kidney transplants, Dr. Nikole Neidlinger is still awestruck and humbled by the role she plays between the donors and recipients of these organs. "The operation takes two to three hours," she said. "When we attach a kidney and open it up to blood flow, it just starts functioning. I've seen it thousands of times now, but every time I'm like, 'This is a miracle. This is amazing.'" The waiting list for kidneys is long.
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The latest on care for women in all stages of menopause

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By Joel Patenaude Verified
| Wisconsin Public Radio Verified
The Food and Drug Administration on Nov. 10 stopped requiring warning labels on a range of hormone therapy treatments for women experiencing menopause and perimenopause symptoms. "It was a monumental day, honestly, for women and for women's health," said Dr. Tes Jordens, a physician whose telemedicine practice, 1988 Wellness, focuses on Wisconsin women going through menopause.
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