The pandemic produced a mental health crisis for Michigan teens. Experts say music can give therapists a door into teens’ emotions.
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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Free COVID shots program ends for uninsured. In Michigan, what now?
A federal program that provides COVID shots for under- and uninsured Americans and others is ending, just as updated COVID vaccines are being released.
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COVID cases rising, but more slowly, as Labor Day fun, get-togethers loom
Michigan is one of just four states with ‘moderate’ levels of COVID-19 detected in wastewater, while many states are seeing ‘high’ or ‘very high’ levels of infection. Case counts in the state are still rising, but more slowly.
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In Michigan, cases of whooping cough — pertussis — continue to climb
For most people, pertussis is a mild illness, but it can be deadly to infants who are too young for a vaccine.
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Mosquito-borne viruses — and a mystery — emerge as Michigan summer ends
This holiday weekend, close the laptop, fire up the grill and — health officials urge — grab the bug spray.
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Michigan’s McLaren Health Care back to ‘normal operations’ after cyberattack
Grand Blanc-based McLaren Health Care was hit earlier this month, part of a nationwide upswing in cyberattacks in health care.
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Lifesaving doula services expanding for Michigan moms with help of Medicaid
Doulas serve as guides to new parents, providing support that medical experts heavily praise. Michigan Medicaid began covering their services in 2023, sparking hospital-based programs and expanding availability to under-resourced families.
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The latest COVID-19 vaccine is rolling out. Here’s what you need to know
Moderna and Pfizer are releasing updated vaccines to protect against the KP.2 variant of the omicron COVID-19 virus.
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Your Rite Aid pharmacy in Michigan is closing. Here’s what you should do next
As hundreds of Rite Aid stores close their doors and leave Michiganders with fewer options, experts across the state are helping Bridge answer questions about what to do about your prescriptions.
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Cheaper Medicare drugs bound for Michigan. By how much? It’s complicated
The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act allowed Medicare to negotiate the prices for 10 common or costly drugs. Those savings — up to 76% on one drug — are on the way for Medicare beneficiaries.