Wayne County is working with Undue Medical Debt, a national nonprofit that acquires medical debts from those who are unable to pay.
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New for 2025: A cap on drug prices for nearly 2 million older Michiganders
Portions of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which called for a reduction in drug prices, continue to click into place, including a $2,000 cap in 2025 for some Medicare beneficiaries. But there are limits.
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‘Fix DDOT’: Transit advocates argue for more reliable service as cold sets in
With colder temperatures in store, transit advocates said long wait-times for buses are “unacceptable.” DDOT leaders say strides are being made and more plans are on the horizon.
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What happens when you give moms and babies $7,500? Flint is finding out.
The program received $20 million in a state budget allocation to allow it to grow beyond Flint to communities across Michigan.
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Michigan outlines plan to reduce new HIV infections 90% by 2030
The disease continues to disproportionately impact African Americans, who are eight times more likely to be infected, and Latinos, who are four times more likely to be infected.
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Water fluoridation helps prevent tooth decay – how opposition threatens a 70-year-old health practice
The argument that water fluoridation takes away personal choice is one of the most persuasive stances against its use.
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Moms are getting cash each month to ease financial troubles. Does it work?
Two programs, one in Michigan and the other in Mississippi, aim to ease the economic hurdles families face, as costs remain high.
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Focus: HOPE needs volunteers to deliver food to 1,500 seniors
On Dec. 21, volunteers will deliver holiday-themed food boxes to hundreds of low-income seniors struggling to afford the basics.
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Michigan legislators push for water affordability in lame duck
Michigan legislators and advocates push for a 2023 bill package to create a statewide water affordability fund, capping bills for low-income residents via a $2 surcharge on ratepayers’ bills, aiding over 370,000 households.
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Walking pneumonia on the rise in Michigan. What to know
Cases of walking pneumonia, a bacterial infection, have been on the rise in Michigan, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.