News Summary Proposed Medicaid cuts could endanger healthcare for over 700,000 Michigan residents as a key Senate vote approaches. Concerns arise about new work requirements and potential loss of coverage for vulnerable populations amid looming financial impacts on local healthcare infrastructure. Detroit, MI – Proposed cuts to Medicaid threaten healthcare
News Summary Kalamazoo County has welcomed a new emergency veterinary facility, Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC), in Oshtemo Township. This state-of-the-art clinic commenced operations on June 20, 2025, providing essential emergency services including surgery and 24-hour hospitalization. Initially operational on weekends, plans are in place to offer 24/7 care. With
News Summary The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has initiated an investigation into a Michigan health provider accused of terminating an employee for refusing to assist in sex reassignment surgeries due to her religious beliefs. Announced on June 20, 2025, the inquiry highlights the tension between medical practices
News Summary A federal investigation is underway concerning a Michigan health system following allegations of religious discrimination against an employee. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is examining claims that the employee was terminated for not calling patients by preferred pronouns and for requesting accommodations aligned with her
News Summary Meijer has issued a recall for specific packages of Frederik’s Dark Chocolate Almonds due to the presence of undeclared cashew allergens. This poses a serious health risk for individuals with cashew allergies. The affected products, sold in black stand-up pouches across several states, include sell-by dates of May
News Summary Turkana Food Inc. has announced a recall of 352 cases of Floria Dried Apricots across 19 states due to undeclared sulfites. Consumers are advised to return the product for a full refund. The recall follows testing by the New York State Department of Agriculture that revealed the presence
News Summary Two new cases of measles have been confirmed in Michigan, leading health officials to issue warnings about potential exposure in Allegan and Macomb counties. The first case is linked to Allegan County and involved exposure at multiple locations in Kent County. The second case occurred at a medical
News Summary A dairy farmworker in Michigan has contracted an H5N1 avian influenza strain, raising concerns about airborne transmission and potential pandemic risks. While two workers exhibited mild symptoms in May 2024 and recovered, research shows that the virus can infect mammals and spread through the air, urging health officials
News Summary Over 300 nursing home employees from five Ciena Healthcare facilities in Metro Detroit initiated a one-day strike on May 20, 2025, advocating for better wages and conditions. Represented by SEIU Healthcare Michigan, the workers demand increased pay, paid sick time, improved shift differentials, and better health insurance due
News Summary Michigan is at risk of significant Medicaid program cuts that could impact millions of residents as Congress discusses a budget plan aimed at reducing healthcare and food assistance spending. The potential loss of coverage for up to 398,000 individuals raises concerns about health and well-being in the state.
