Seasonal allergies, particularly hay fever, are worsening due to longer pollen seasons. Early medication and immunotherapy can help manage symptoms and make allergy season more bearable.
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Campaign to protect children from abuse launched in wake of Na’Ziyah Harris case
The Detroit-based health and human service agency kicks off its #DontTouchMe campaign by offering children and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence access to same-day and next-day support services through its four clinics.
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Exploring stories of health care and access for Bangladeshi women
As part of a new four-part series called, “Shustho: Mind, Body, and Spirit,” WDET’s Nargis Rahman reports on how Bangladeshi women in Southeast Michigan are overcoming cultural barriers.
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5 years after COVID-19 outbreak, Detroit’s top public health official reflects on lessons learned, lives lost
Denise Fair Razo discusses the ways the pandemic transformed the city of Detroit’s public health strategy and prepares for what’s next.
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Poor neighborhoods, health care barriers are factors for heart disease risk in Black mothers
Living in poor neighborhoods with fewer resources was associated with a 20% to 70% increased risk of developing this disease.
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USDA cancels $4.3M in poultry, cheese, eggs to Michigan food banks
The government’s decision to cancel the food shipments has caught food banks off guard, and could lead to shortages.
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1 week left for Detroiters in Southwest to file flood damage claim
Residents whose homes, cars and property were damaged during a water transmission line break in February have until April 3 to file a claim.
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Cash payment program for moms and babies to expand to Pontiac in May
Expectant moms in Pontiac will be eligible for $1,500 while pregnant and another $500 for the first six months of their baby’s life.
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Detroit-area veterans sought for suicide prevention campaign
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is currently casting for photo sessions on April 4 and 5 in Detroit.
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Michigan food banks hit by Trump funding freeze to local farmers
Katy Trudeau, president and CEO at Eastern Market in Detroit, told Bridge that there will be a major impact on her free food program if funding isn’t freed up within four to six weeks.