https://www.wcmu.org/tags/health Health en-US Copyright Fri, 30 May 2025 21:57:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-30/whooping052825 Michigan saw nearly 500 cases of whooping cough as of April. Health officials say communicable diseases like that are on the rise because of the low vaccination rate. Fri, 30 May 2025 21:57:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-30/whooping052825 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-20/listen-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-ongoing-bird-flu-outbreak-in-michigan WCMU's David Nicholas spoke with Dr. Kimberly Dodd, Dean of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:55:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-20/listen-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-ongoing-bird-flu-outbreak-in-michigan David Nicholas https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-09/flint-residents-will-soon-get-help-with-outstanding-medical-debt The Flint city council Wednesday approved spending $50,000 to leverage state and private funding that could eliminate around $32 million in medical debt. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:10:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-09/flint-residents-will-soon-get-help-with-outstanding-medical-debt Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-30/more-mich-counties-erase-medical-debt-but-some-experts-say-state-should-do-more Wayne and Oakland counties recently announced they’re already wiped out about $36 million in medical debt for thousands of residents. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:42:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-30/more-mich-counties-erase-medical-debt-but-some-experts-say-state-should-do-more Sarah Cwiek https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-31/drone-deliveries-of-medical-supplies-to-begin-test-runs-in-northwest-lower-michigan Getting equitable healthcare to rural areas is a challenge because of the distance between patients and clinics. But a new drone pilot program is testing a potential solution. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:53:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-31/drone-deliveries-of-medical-supplies-to-begin-test-runs-in-northwest-lower-michigan Lauren Rice https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-01/december-1st-2023-marks-35th-annual-world-aids-day On Friday, December 1st, the nation recognizes the 35th World AIDS Day, a day to remember those who have passed from the disease, while continuing to raise awareness of the ongoing pandemic. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:11:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-01/december-1st-2023-marks-35th-annual-world-aids-day David Limbaugh https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-29/what-one-study-tells-us-about-the-complexity-of-concussions-and-teen-suicide-risk Researchers found that male teens who reported multiple concussions within the past year were also more likely to report some suicidal behaviors. But they caution against jumping to conclusions. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:54:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-29/what-one-study-tells-us-about-the-complexity-of-concussions-and-teen-suicide-risk Kate Wells https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-05/north-flight-aero-med-adds-new-plane-to-fleet The new plane will become the primary vessel for transporting ill and injured patients across Northern Michigan and beyond. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:39:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-05/north-flight-aero-med-adds-new-plane-to-fleet Jill Harrington https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-16/state-confirms-first-bird-flu-case-of-2023 A small backyard flock of 15 birds in Eaton County were impacted by the infection. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:41:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-16/state-confirms-first-bird-flu-case-of-2023 Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-23/weathering-the-storm-how-climate-change-is-driving-public-health-planning In the next few decades, climate experts predict Michigan summers will resemble Arkansas and winters will be more like in Ohio. Now some officials in public health are trying to prepare for the impacts of those trends. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 22:26:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-23/weathering-the-storm-how-climate-change-is-driving-public-health-planning Teresa Homsi