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Health and Welfare

Posted inHealth and Welfare

New COVID-19 vaccine arriving in Michigan. Here’s what to know

by Robin Erb September 19, 2023 7:56 amSeptember 19, 2023 7:56 am

As the weather cools and viruses circulate, health experts note that Michiganders have three different vaccines to protect them from respiratory illness.

Posted inHealth and Welfare

New COVID shot clears FDA, may be Michigan-bound later in week

by Robin Erb September 11, 2023 6:00 pmSeptember 11, 2023 6:00 pm

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.

Posted inHealth and Welfare

More over-the-counter Narcan to hit Michigan shelves amid opioid epidemic

by Janelle D. James September 9, 2023 7:44 amSeptember 9, 2023 7:44 am

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.

Dan and Jennifer Gilbert on a stage, Dan Gilbert speaking into a microphone
Posted inHealth and Welfare

Free rehabilitation care coming for Detroiters through $10M donation

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett September 6, 2023 3:22 pmSeptember 6, 2023 3:45 pm

Dan Gilbert said Detroiters deserve access to the same care he received when the billionaire suffered a stroke in 2019.

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Posted inEmergencies and Risks (COVID-19), Health and Welfare

5 things to know as Michigan COVID cases rise into the fall

by Robin Erb September 1, 2023 12:26 pmSeptember 1, 2023 12:27 pm

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.

Posted inHealth and Welfare

Over 80,000 Michigan residents lost Medicaid benefits in first month

by Janelle D. James August 30, 2023 9:37 amAugust 30, 2023 9:37 am

The vast majority lost coverage because they had not filled out and returned state forms required to maintain enrollment. More are likely to be kicked off over the next year.

Posted inHealth and Welfare

RSV vaccine available for older Michiganders, but many don’t know of it

by Robin Erb August 22, 2023 9:18 amAugust 22, 2023 9:18 am

Up to 10,000 older Americans die per year from the RSV virus, which made the approval of the first vaccine a breakthrough. But a new U-M survey shows many either don’t know or don’t care about the vaccine.

Posted inHealth and Welfare

New COVID variant confirmed in Michigan. What to know about BA.2.86

by Robin Erb August 21, 2023 10:45 amAugust 21, 2023 10:45 am

The identification of a new subvariant abroad and in Michigan comes as the state and nation report small increases in cases and hospitalizations from the virus and fewer deaths.

Posted inHealth and Welfare

Michigan kindergarten vaccinations plunge. What’s the rate in your school?

by Robin Erb and Mike Wilkinson August 18, 2023 8:31 amAugust 18, 2023 11:23 am

The number of children attending school in buildings with vaccination rates less than 90 percent has doubled since 2015. Check out the rate of elementary schools statewide.

Posted inHealth and Welfare

Despite court ruling, abortion drug in Michigan remains accessible for now

by Robin Erb August 17, 2023 4:05 pmAugust 17, 2023 4:05 pm

A federal appeals court upheld a lower court decision that places limits on the prescription of mifepristone, the so-called abortion drug. But those restrictions remain on hold as the case heads to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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