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Michigan experts urge residents to get flu shot amid rising

WEBSAN PABLO, CA - NOVEMBER 06: File photo of a nurse holds a syringe filled with flu vaccine during a drive-thru flu shot clinic at Doctors Medical Center on …

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COVID emergency may be over, but virus isn't gone, Dr. Fauci says …

WEBA key national figure in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic was in Michigan around the same time the World Health Organization made a major …

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'Need to do better': MI physicians push for primary care support …

WEBDuring Michigan's Family Medicine Week, health officials called for increased funding for primary care during a nationwide shortage of physicians on March …

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Michigan Michigan officials urge measles vaccinations after

WEBOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. — Michigan health officials are pushing for people to stay updated on their measles vaccine after the state confirmed its first case …

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Michigan ranks low for delivering quality health care to Black

WEBKALAMAZOO, Mich. — A decades long health crisis is worsening statewide, a new study revealed Michigan ranks low on the totem pole for delivering health care to …

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Michigan hospital among first in nation to use new technology to …

WEBGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids based hospital became the first health system in the Midwest to use new technology in treating patients with abnormal …

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Gov. Whitmer signs bills aimed at protecting healthcare workers

WEBWEYI - Whitmer bill signing 120623.JPG. LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday morning that would increase fines for those who …

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Michigan's AG spotlights mental health recovery, funding in

WEBMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel took a stop to Kalamazoo on Friday on the first day of Mental Health Recovery Month.

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Michigan nurses push for Safe Patient Care Act amidst patient

WEBKALAMAZOO, Mich. — As more Michigan nurses are feeling burnt out from excessive work loads and taking on too many patients, a hearing was held by the …

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Forward Focus: Healthcare shortage areas revealed in southwest

WEBShortage area maps created in 2016 revealed 16 of the region's 19 counties have a shortage of primary healthcare providers. Van Buren County, which includes the …

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Construction begins for new state health and environmental lab

WEBConstruction is slated to begin in April 2024 and the goal is to have the lab fully operational by the end of 2026. A groundbreaking ceremony held in Eaton County …

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Michigan ranks 15th in State of Mental Health in America report

WEBThe2019 State of Mental Health in Americareport ranked Michigan in the top 30 percent for awareness and access to mental health in the United States. Based …

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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to deliver remarks about women's health

WEBGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is coming to West Michigan on Friday, White House officials announced Wednesday. Her trip is part of the …

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Wayland fire chief in critical condition following heart attack

WEBFirefighter helmets on fire truck, June 23, 2023.Firefighters asked the Wayland community for prayers on April 28, 2024 after a heart attack left Fire Chief Jim Stoddard …

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Allegan County offers COVID-19 booster shots to eligible …

WEBAllegan County health officials began providing COVID-19 booster shots to eligible residents Tuesday. The announcement comes just one day after Kalamazoo …

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Mental illness in children, young adults on the rise

WEBThe Community Healing Center in Kalamazoo offers a wide range of mental health services, including one-on-one and group sessions, telehealth and Eye …

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Ascension Michigan announces new Southwest region president …

WEBThomas Rohs, MD, has been named the regional president and chief executive officer. of Ascension Michigan’s Southwest Region, Aug. 18, 2022. (Ascension …

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Amid high RSV cases in West Michigan mom shares her close call

WEBQuinn Timmerman smiling, the one year old has now recovered from RSV. Courtesy: Anna TImmerman. "I would just say if you're unsure, just ask and go in. I went …

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Changes in insurance coverage at Bronson Healthcare starting …

WEBStarting Jan. 1, 2024, changes are coming to insurance coverage at Bronson. (File/WWMT) KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Starting Jan. 1, 2024, Bronson …

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Allegan County health officials issue warning over suspected algae

WEBSuspicious-looking algae can be reported to Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, or EGLE, at 800-662-8278. More information …

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Quincy Community Schools students experience symptoms, …

WEBThe district and local health department are investigating. (Carter Landis/News Channel 3) QUINCY, Mich. — Concerned community members in Quincy …

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