Michigan governments sharing in a $1.5 billion opioid crisis settlement must invest in housing, peer recovery staff and harm reduction programs like syringe exchanges, according to a new report.
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In drug-ravaged northern Michigan, there’s money for help. But few counselors
Michigan is receiving $1.5 billion from an opioid settlement. Up North, experts worry that housing and worker shortages will make it hard to put the money to good use and help users.
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Report: 3 in 10 deaths of new moms in Michigan linked to substance use
The drug crisis and maternal mortality crisis have converged, notes a new report. Maternal mortality rates overall are increasing.
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Michigan reports first pediatric flu death of season
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first influenza-related death of a child during the current flu season.
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Diet drugs are bigger than ever, and in Michigan, Medicaid picks up the tab
Michigan’s Medicaid picked up the $393 million cost last year for 67,000 patients on Wegovy and other drugs. Not all insurance covers the pills that can cost $1,000 or more a month, prompting equity issues.
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Michigan Democrats push to expand birth control access, boost supplies
One day after the first over-the-counter pills began shipments, Michigan lawmakers weighed whether pharmacists could prescribe other types of birth control.
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Measles in Michigan: Three counties with confirmed cases
Washtenaw, Oakland, and Wayne county health departments have all confirmed at least one case of measles.
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Over-the-counter birth control hitting shelves, thanks to Michigan firm
On Monday, Grand Rapids-based drugmaker Perrigo began offering the nation’s first ever oral contraception without a prescription.
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CDC drops most COVID-19 isolation guidelines. What it means in Michigan
The new guidelines align COVID with other respiratory infections: Stay home if you have a fever and feel sick; return from isolation after 24 fever-free hours.
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Providers: Rollout of $1.5B opioid settlement a ‘huge disaster’ in Michigan
Clinics that treat drug addiction say they’re confused about how to access money flowing into the state from a lawsuit settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors.