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CDC drops most COVID-19 isolation guidelines. What it means in …

WEBCOVID continues to circulate in Michigan and beyond, but it has lost its deadly punch, at least for most people. New guidance if you’re COVID-positive: Resume …

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New COVID-19 vaccine arriving in Michigan. Here’s what to know

WEBA new COVID vaccine, reformulated to attack recent variants, is now arriving in Michigan. Just 18 percent of Michiganders received the last COVID booster shot. …

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COVID-19 Michigan numbers, cases, positivity rate, coronavirus

WEBMichigan reported 1,848 weekly confirmed COVID-19 cases Tuesday, down 24% from 2,434 last week. The decline comes as the number of confirmed COVID-19-positive hospital patients fell Monday to 410, the lowest since 396 were reported Sept. 11, …

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Michigan sending COVID vaccines to low-income clinics to …

WEBThe 41 clinics are designated as “ federally qualified health centers,” or FQHCs, and are located in medically underserved areas — rural and urban — …

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Michigan Medicaid expanded to cover health workers you may …

WEBSponsor. Specifically, Medicaid will reimburse organizations and clinics from $4.21 to $10.26 for every 15 minutes they provide education and training to patients. …

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Michigan is obese, unhealthy and dying young. And that's costing

WEBAccording to the United Health Foundation’s 2018 rankings, Michigan: Has the 13 th highest rate of smoking and cancer deaths and 8th highest rate of …

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Five things to know about Michigan’s Medicaid work rules

WEBUpdate: Gretchen Whitmer asks to stop Michigan Medicaid work rules; 80,000 at risk Thousands of Michigan residents enrolled in Healthy Michigan are now …

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Coronavirus spreading faster in Detroit than nearly anywhere in …

WEBThe city is the “epicenter” of Michigan infection because of its vulnerable populations, and it’s “scary” how fast it is spreading, said Dr. Teena Chopra, an …

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A doctor, a miracle baby, and the fight to save dying coronavirus

WEBIn the fight to save lives against the coronavirus, Michigan doctors are turning to a last-resort machine — one that offers hope when a ventilator isn’t enough. “It …

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Long COVID remains a debilitating medical mystery for Michigan

WEBLong COVID refers to a wide range of long-term health issues that develop during or after the initial COVID-19 infection. In Whitmer’s case, these symptoms include …

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Ozempic and other diet drugs are bigger than ever, and in …

WEBThe trend is likely to continue. In Michigan, 1 in 3 residents is considered obese — in line with much of the rest of the nation.And the National Health and Nutrition …

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A new kind of worker in Michigan nursing homes could address …

WEBFaced with a staffing shortage that threatens resident care, nursing home industry leaders hope a new kind of worker could meet patient needs. Two bills now in …

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Michigan is spending to fill critical worker gaps. Here’s what’s …

WEBWorker shortages are dogging many critical jobs across the state. So far, Michigan has spent more than half a billion dollars in attempts to address those …

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Experts: Henry Ford, Ascension Michigan venture likely to impact …

WEBOn Tuesday, Detroit-based Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan released a few more details about a “joint venture” that would corner 43 percent of the …

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New psychiatric unit in northern Michigan to address severe care …

WEBThe 18-bed psychiatric unit will serve residents from 22 counties in northern Michigan. It took more than two years to recruit a full-time psychiatrist for the center …

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Opinion Michigan must address Native American health data …

WEBHealth disparities among Native Americans are vast and persistent, but technology and the sharing of digital health records is helping improve outcomes among …

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Michigan: Double payment concerns suspended $25M Clare …

WEBA state investigation into the deal is ongoing. Double payment concerns this year prompted Michigan officials to suspend a $25 million grant to build a health …

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Whitmer to call for more family planning funds in budget proposal

WEBFull budget proposal will be unveiled Wednesday. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will call for $26.6 million in funding for family planning and maternal health services in her …

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