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Michigan Health Watch
In-depth reporting on the intersection between public policy and important health topics ‒ such as insurance coverage, hospital admissions, opioid abuse, access to care, medical research and the business of health care ‒ that impact nearly every Michigan resident.
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Michigan health department rebrands DEI office
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has quietly renamed its minority health office at a time when DEI programs are being threatened.
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Michigan may lose $93M in federal funds for drug treatment, recovery
The loss of almost a third of Michigan’s drug-fighting funds could thwart efforts to save lives.
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Should refusing vaccines be a civil right in Michigan? Some lawmakers say yes
State legislators have entered legislation that would make ‘vaccination status’ a civil rights class and curb the government’s ability to enforce vaccine mandates for children.
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A steep drop in Michigan overdose deaths, thanks in part to Narcan
About 1,000 fewer Michiganders died in 2024 from overdoses, according to provisional data released Thursday by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. At the same time, advocates note, federal funding for prevention, treatment and recovery remains uncertain.
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Watchdogs: Michigan nursing homes may be hiding profits as residents suffer
A new report on four Michigan nursing home chains scrutinizes their use of affiliate companies to pay themselves for services, as complaints about care mount.
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When will smoke clear in Michigan? What you need to know
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is prompting air quality alerts in Michigan. It’s expected to clear up some Friday – but could be back soon.
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HIV prevention treatment rising among young adults, U-M study finds
Researchers find pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP has seen an eightfold increase in the last decade among young adults. Meantime, a Supreme Court case could reduce access to such treatments.
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Michigan must beef up mental health services for kids under court settlement
A settlement agreement would require the state to offer more services for children with mental illness and their families. But even if a federal judge signs off on the pact, it’s unclear how quickly the changes would happen.
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COVID vaccine not needed for kids, pregnant women, US says. What to know
Some medical experts say the decision to stop recommending the vaccine for these groups makes sense given the lessened severity of COVID-19 infections. Others cautioned that the move makes the vaccines less available to everyone in the long term.