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Most nursing homes don't have enough staff to meet the …

WEBThis article was updated with a statement issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify when the minimum staffing thresholds for RNs and aides …

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What we know about the hacking attack that targeted the …

WEBWhat we know about the hacking attack that targeted the U.S. healthcare system. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Bruce Japsen, senior healthcare contributor at …

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How do you help patients who show up in the ER 100 …

WEBFor two decades, hospitals, health insurers and state Medicaid programs across the country have yearned for a way to transform the health of people like Moore …

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Children of sex workers rarely see doctors, global study …

WEBSCOTT SIMON, HOST: In most countries, children of sex workers are a group that is largely out of view. When they get sick, they may never make it to a …

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U.S. drops in new global happiness ranking. One age …

WEBAs a nation, the United States dropped in the global ranking from 15th to 24th. But researchers point to striking generational divides. People aged 60 and older in …

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Bill package targets disparities in maternal healthcare

WEBNew Michigan bills in the state Senate are trying to address racial disparities when it comes to maternal health care. The legislation would require the state and …

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CMU launches new effort to combat rural healthcare issues

WEBCentral Michigan University says it’s investing new resources into improving health outcomes for people in rural communities. The Rural Health Equity Institute has …

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Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's …

WEBThe benefits of hormone therapy for the treatment of menopause symptoms outweigh the risks. That's the conclusion of a new studypublished in the medical journal …

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CMU launches new four-year nursing degree program

WEBHowever, with this new program, students will be able to complete a four-year program at CMU from start to finish. 1 of 4. Central Michigan University President …

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After 11 years of reforms report finds problems persist in …

WEBState officials were in court on Wednesday responding to reports about ongoing problems with Michigan’s child welfare system. Reforms have been underway …

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West Michigan hospital system once again stretched to capacity …

WEBIt’s not over. It’s just different.The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 has been on a slow and steady rise in Michigan since August. The number still hasn’t …

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Bay City Central launches new student health center

WEBPublished April 13, 2023 at 5:11 PM EDT. Listen • 0:40. Bay City Central High School is launching into the planning phase for a new student health center. Students ages 5 to …

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PFAS blood testing for Oscoda residents is now in full swing

WEBThe assessment is not focused on health outcomes. To qualify, volunteers must be 12 years or older and current residents of Oscoda Township or Au Sable …

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Healthcare leaders bring services to Traverse City homeless …

WEBPublished August 1, 2023 at 6:14 PM EDT. Listen • 0:58. The street medicine program brought its mobile unit to the park near the Village Commons to help those experiencing …

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Nurses in Sault Ste. Marie vote to authorize a potential strike

WEBKevin Kalchik, the president of MyMichigan Medical Center Sault, released a statement on Thursday, March 21 in response to news of the vote. Kalchik stated …

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Gov. Whitmer announces completion of new psychiatric hospital …

WEBWCMU. The Caro Psychiatric Hospital on June 5, 2023. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the completion of a new $85 million psychiatric hospital in the …

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A mom's $97,000 question: How was an air-ambulance ride not …

WEBMedical billing experts said the No Surprises Act, a federal law enacted in 2022, could have protected Amari's family from receiving the $97,000 "balance bill," …

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PBB at 50, Community remembers a legacy of contamination

WEBSt. Louis, Michigan still recovering 50 years after PBB contamination. You may have heard of the chemical PBB. It contaminated the food chain across the state. …

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Sault nurses issue strike notice against 'unfair labor practices

WEBNurses in Sault Ste. Marie are planning to go on strike, according to a Thursday announcement. The Michigan Nursing Association announced the local union …

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