Michigan lags the national average for flu shots, with rates falling for the fourth year in a row this flu season
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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 outlines plan to reduce new HIV infections 90% by 2030
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services releases a plan to reduce new HIV infections by 90% by 2030.
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How older Michiganders landed in Medicaid plan aimed at family planning
A limited benefit plan that launched just more than a year ago covers Michiganders who are no longer eligible for Medicaid and would have otherwise lost coverage altogether
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Equine therapy: Horses help Michigan youth cope with mental health crises
Connecting with a horse creates a ‘more welcoming’ atmosphere for adolescents than traditional therapy, one expert says. It can help young people learn how to overcome fears and communicate more effectively.
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Is your Michigan water fluoridated? Here’s what the research says about it
From brown teeth in Colorado to a national experiment in Grand Rapids, research once led to widespread acceptance of US fluoridated water. Decades later, some say it’s time to rethink that approach.
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Walking pneumonia on the rise in Michigan. What to know
Cases of walking pneumonia, a bacterial infection, have been on the rise in Michigan, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The ‘day of death’: How a mystery drug, spate of ODs changed west Michigan
When nearly two dozen overdoses and seven deaths rocked Kalamazoo, police and health officials required a new level of cooperation. The response could teach other communities ravaged by the drug epidemic.
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How grieving survivors help shape Michigan drug policy
More than 25,000 Michiganders have died from drug overdoses. From shock and tears comes grit and resolve for change.
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Team of scientific sleuths helps sound alert on Michigan's killer drugs
An after-work drink helped launch a one-of-a-kind rapid testing program that offers a lifesaving head start in Michigan’s drug fight.
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Need addiction help? Michigan launches tool to find treatment options
As Michigan’s treatment options grow, a new mapping site plots out where to find help.