Michigan has joined the list of states with reported cases of E. coli linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers. At least one of the two people sickened may have contracted the illness out of state.
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Michigan sounds alarm as syphilis spikes among women, infants
The venereal disease has increased more in recent years among women, including those who are pregnant. Six babies with congenital syphilis last year died.
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GOP blasts Democrats’ plan to close panel critical of Whitmer opioid efforts
A group that has called for more transparency in how the state fights opioid addiction is the focus of a fight between Republicans and Democrats.
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Stressed about the election? Blame human instincts. Here are tips to cope
The election cycle can be emotionally draining, but there are steps people can take to protect their mental health, including limiting news consumption and putting an end to doom-scrolling.
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Michigan needs doctors more than ever. More medical schools haven’t helped
Universities have aggressively expanded medical schools with the hope that could curb a looming doctor shortage. Instead, the shortage worsened as newly licensed doctors left Michigan.
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Primary-care doctor shortages cut deep in Michigan's underserved areas
More than 1 in 4 Michiganders live in an area with a shortage of health providers. Primary care is among the worst hit.
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Michigan Democrats may dissolve panel critical of Whitmer opioid efforts
An internal email lays out plans to dissolve a legislative commission that has pushed for transparency and accountability in how the state spends $1.6 billion in opioid settlement funds.
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$1M grant gives Michigan foster kids rides to school as they switch homes
Foster youth face countless disruptions and fractured relationships, as they move from home to home. A new state grant helps them maintain connections and classroom continuity.
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Henry Ford Health expands footprint, adds eight Ascension hospital campuses
In a dramatic expansion, Detroit-based Henry Ford Health adds eight Ascension hospital properties to its network to become a $12 billion health-care giant in an increasingly consolidated landscape. The venture includes all of Ascension’s southeast Michigan and Genesys health-care facilities.
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Fall allergies are becoming more severe for some in Michigan
Season allergies to pollen from trees, grasses and weeds are common during the spring but more people are experiencing seasonal allergies in the fall.