The approval comes after about 200 people packed an August public hearing to overwhelmingly demand the commission reject DTE’s proposal.
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Michigan doctor helps shine national focus on race bias in pulse oximeters
Dark skin can throw off oxygen level readings on a ubiquitous medical tool. Landmark research by a U-M team found that low oxygen levels are more likely to go undetected in Black patients, with dangerous consequences.
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High RSV rates in Detroit prompt warnings from health officials
Detroit’s Health Department urges precautions, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as community rates of RSV and associated hospital admissions rise.
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Grocery store access worsens for Detroiters
New report finds it’s getting even harder to find quality foods in Detroit.
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Know before you go: Health code violations in Detroit restaurants
Information about the cleanliness of your favorite Detroit restaurant is easy to find, but inspection reports can be difficult to understand.
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Mobile health meets Detroiters ‘where they are’ for care
The mobile units provide an assortment of free services including health screenings, COVID-19 vaccinations, primary care doctor referrals, behavioral health aid, as well as resources to help with food or utility payments.
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These projects aim to tackle some of the biggest barriers for Detroiters
Seventeen projects were selected to receive seed money to tackle some of the biggest barriers to financial stability Detroiters face.
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Bilingual contractor training aims to boost lead abatement in southwest Detroit
Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can lead to learning, behavior, hearing, and speech problems. Exposed kids may have reduced IQ and attention problems.
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Without wealth advantage, Detroiters ‘not celebrating’ economic recovery
Black and Hispanic Detroiters are making far less and have fewer job opportunities than their white counterparts, a new report has found.
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New round of Detroit roof, window repair program opens Oct. 1
The $45M Renew Detroit program covers home repairs for 2,000 low-income seniors and Detroiters with disabilities.