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Posted inHealth and Welfare

Know before you go: Health code violations in Detroit restaurants

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett October 27, 2022 7:00 amOctober 27, 2022 2:10 pm

Information about the cleanliness of your favorite Detroit restaurant is easy to find, but inspection reports can be difficult to understand.

Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare

Mobile health meets Detroiters ‘where they are’ for care

by Julie Walker October 8, 2022 11:00 amOctober 10, 2022 1:02 pm

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. 

Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare

These projects aim to tackle some of the biggest barriers for Detroiters

Nushrat Rahman by Nushrat Rahman October 7, 2022 7:00 amOctober 6, 2022 5:32 pm

Seventeen projects were selected to receive seed money to tackle some of the biggest barriers to financial stability Detroiters face.

Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare

Bilingual contractor training aims to boost lead abatement in southwest Detroit

by Nina Ignaczak, Planet Detroit October 6, 2022 1:40 pmOctober 6, 2022 1:44 pm

Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can lead to learning, behavior, hearing, and speech problems. Exposed kids may have reduced IQ and attention problems.

Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare, Jobs & Economic Development

Without wealth advantage, Detroiters ‘not celebrating’ economic recovery

Avatar photo by Malachi Barrett October 1, 2022 7:00 amSeptember 30, 2022 5:13 pm

Black and Hispanic Detroiters are making far less and have fewer job opportunities than their white counterparts, a new report has found.

Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare

New round of Detroit roof, window repair program opens Oct. 1

Nushrat Rahman by Nushrat Rahman September 30, 2022 6:13 pmSeptember 30, 2022 6:13 pm

The $45M Renew Detroit program covers home repairs for 2,000 low-income seniors and Detroiters with disabilities.

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Posted inHealth and Welfare

Three months into monkeypox, a pleasant surprise in Michigan

by Robin Erb September 28, 2022 5:11 pmSeptember 28, 2022 5:11 pm

The spread of monkeypox cases has slowed dramatically in Michigan. Health experts say — tentatively — that a ‘win’ is within reach.

Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare

Michigan homeowners, renters have until Friday to apply for energy relief

by lizardjones September 27, 2022 5:40 pmSeptember 27, 2022 5:40 pm

Michigan’s Home Heating Credit lowers energy costs for homeowners or renters who qualify. Here’s how to apply

Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare

Free legal help program for low-income Detroiters facing eviction is delayed

Nushrat Rahman by Nushrat Rahman September 23, 2022 9:37 pmSeptember 26, 2022 3:16 pm

The program, created via a new city ordinance, is meant to provide lawyers for low-income Detroiters and was to start Oct. 1.

Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare

Detroit leaders urge action on gun violence to ‘bring relief to our babies’

Avatar photo by Bryce Huffman September 23, 2022 4:40 pmSeptember 23, 2022 4:40 pm

Detroit has seen nine mass shootings this year alone and heightened frustrations among residents fearful of public spaces or leaving their homes.

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