In Lansing Thursday, doctors and advocates lined up to fight for, and against, legislation that would remove numerous restrictions on abortion access in Michigan.
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Michigan Democrats move to allow Medicaid to cover abortions
Along with eliminating a 24-hour waiting period, legislators want Michigan to wipe away decades-old laws banning the use of Medicaid to fund abortions for low-income residents. Protests are planned.
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New COVID shot approved, could be in Michigan this week. What to know
The new shots are one part of a new triple-vaccine protection against three respiratory threats: COVID, flu and RSV. Here’s what the experts say about which groups should get what.
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New COVID shot clears FDA, may be Michigan-bound later in week
The newly formulated COVID vaccine is designed to take a swing at more recent variants as the fall respiratory season arrives. Final approval and guidance from the CDC is expected on Tuesday.
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More over-the-counter Narcan to hit Michigan shelves amid opioid epidemic
Access to the drug should increase in coming days after thousands of kits are shipped. Michigan has allowed over-the-counter sales since 2017, but not all pharmacies carried the drug that reverses overdoses.
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COVID hospitalizations surge in Michigan. Doctors remain cautiously optimistic
Confirmed cases and hospitalizations are on the rise yet again, but deaths remain low because of better treatments. Also, symptoms in this latest wave seem mild.
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Delayed medical appointment? In Michigan, the problem may not be the doctor
Short supply of health care “assistants” and “techs” bottlenecks health care, even in places with plenty of doctors. Here’s what Michigan is trying to do about it.
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5 things to know as Michigan COVID cases rise into the fall
The end of summer signals a new season — one of respiratory diseases. As cases and hospitalizations tick upward, here’s a short, smart update on new variants, new vaccines and the latest advice to stay safe.
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These 10 prescription drugs could have lower prices through Medicare
Popular medications for diabetes and heart failure are targeted for price reductions. Michigan doctors say the climbing costs of prescriptions strains too many seniors’ budgets.
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Over 80,000 Michigan residents lost Medicaid benefits in first month
The vast majority lost coverage because they had not filled out and returned state forms required to maintain enrollment, as many advocates for vulnerable populations had feared. Many more are likely to be kicked off over the next year.