Michigan health updates

New Measles Cases Reported in Michigan

News Summary Two new cases of measles have been confirmed in Michigan, leading health officials to issue warnings about potential…

2 months ago

Oakland County Closes Beaches Due to E. Coli Contamination

News Summary Oakland County has closed three beaches following routine testing that revealed unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria. As…

2 months ago

Timber Cannabis Settles Tip Mismanagement Lawsuit for $205K

News Summary Timber Cannabis, a Michigan marijuana dispensary chain, has agreed to pay $205,000 to settle a lawsuit regarding tip…

2 months ago

H5N1 Avian Influenza Strain Detected in Michigan Dairy Worker

News Summary A dairy farmworker in Michigan has contracted an H5N1 avian influenza strain, raising concerns about airborne transmission and…

2 months ago

Michigan Faces Medicaid Cuts Amid Congressional Debate

News Summary Michigan is at risk of significant Medicaid program cuts that could impact millions of residents as Congress discusses…

2 months ago

Michigan Sees 36% Drop in Overdose Deaths in 2024

News Summary In 2024, Michigan experienced a significant 36% reduction in overdose deaths, bringing the total to 1,916, the lowest…

3 months ago

Data Breach Hits Ascension Healthcare, Affecting Patients in Five States

News Summary Ascension Healthcare reported a significant data breach affecting patients in Alabama, Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, and Texas. The breach,…

3 months ago

Michigan Enhances Mental Health Support with New Units

News Summary Michigan is investing $56 million to improve mental health care by establishing 13 crisis stabilization units (CSUs) across…

4 months ago

Michigan Faces Challenges as Canadian Travel Boycott Grows

News Summary Michigan's tourism industry is under threat as a growing Canadian travel boycott raises concerns about cross-border tourism. With…

4 months ago

Michigan Senator Urges Action For Children’s Mental Health Hospital

News Summary Senator Michael Webber is calling for improvements at the Hawthorn Center, Michigan's only children's mental health facility, following…

4 months ago