- The April 29 virtual panel discussion will cover what readers are saying about Michigan’s health care needs
- Participants can to ask questions of Bridge Michigan reporters team during the discussion on Zoom
- More than 2,800 people have submitted responses to the Bridge Listens survey, as our newsroom engages in a yearlong listening effort heading into the 2026 election
Health care and its impact on the 2026 election are the focus of Bridge Michigan’s next monthly virtual conversation at 7 p.m. April 29.
The hourlong virtual event is part of the ongoing Bridge Listens campaign to identify top campaign issues — and ensure candidates offer solutions to voters’ concerns.
Through more than 2,800 votes, residents have identified health care as a top issue in this year’s campaign for governor, US Senate and other races.
The free event will focus on rising costs, mental health access, Medicaid cuts and other issues. Health reporter Eli Newman will moderate the discussion, which will also feature reporters Robin Erb and Simon D. Schuster and Bridge readers.
Register here for a calendar invitation to Zoom link to join.
Participants can ask questions of the panelists via the Zoom chat feature throughout the event or submit a question prior to the event by filling out this form.
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The forum is the second in the Bridge Listens series, following a March discussion about schools.
Bridge has also recently hosted virtual discussions covering topics including nursing homes, opioid settlement funds, the state’s population crisis, youth mental health, K-12 education, voter issues, the marijuana industry, gun violence, the collapse of whitefish in the lower Great Lakes, tourism, deer hunting and industrial pollution.
How to join this live Zoom discussion
You will receive details on joining the Zoom discussion after you register with Eventbrite. On the day of the event, we will email you a reminder and link to the Zoom.
To learn more about how to join a Zoom meeting, watch this short video. Zoom is free to use, and you can use the video call function on your computer, tablet or phone, or you can call into the meeting using the conference line function.
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We look forward to seeing you on April 29.
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