https://www.wcmu.org/tags/healthcare Healthcare en-US Copyright Tue, 05 May 2026 20:58:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-05/corporate-prices-are-closing-independent-michigan-pharmacies-advocates-say Independent owners said in Clare on Monday they're paying more than what they make on the medicine they distribute. Tue, 05 May 2026 20:58:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-05/corporate-prices-are-closing-independent-michigan-pharmacies-advocates-say Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-08/urgent-care-clinics-move-to-fill-abortion-care-gaps-in-rural-michigan When the only clinic that offered abortions in Michigan’s rural Upper Peninsula closed, an urgent care facility stepped in to fill the gap. Now, others are considering similar moves as brick-and-mortar clinics close in blue states. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:31:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-08/urgent-care-clinics-move-to-fill-abortion-care-gaps-in-rural-michigan Kate Wells, KFF Health News https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-27/michigan-will-be-first-state-to-launch-digital-va-health-records-system The Department of Veterans Affairs is rolling out a digital system to hold veterans health care records, and it's starting in Michigan. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:42:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-27/michigan-will-be-first-state-to-launch-digital-va-health-records-system Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-24/rights-organizations-issue-guidance-to-medical-providers-on-immigration-enforcement Immigration advocacy and civil rights organizations sent a lengthy memo on Monday to more than 400 healthcare providers across Michigan, offering guidance on immigration enforcement. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:53:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-24/rights-organizations-issue-guidance-to-medical-providers-on-immigration-enforcement Beenish Ahmed https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-20/michigan-has-a-deal-to-avert-doctors-losing-licenses-but-it-took-intricate-political-dealmaking The deal to keep 8,000 doctors licensed involves granting a freshman lawmaker a big political win, and awarding a sparsely populated island a downtown development authority. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:47:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-20/michigan-has-a-deal-to-avert-doctors-losing-licenses-but-it-took-intricate-political-dealmaking Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-19/doctors-hospitals-raise-alarm-as-michigans-membership-in-interstate-compact-set-to-expire Michigan has been a member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact since 2018. But with the state's membership set to expire on March 28, some 8,000 doctors could lose their ability to practice here — unless Lansing takes action. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:59:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-19/doctors-hospitals-raise-alarm-as-michigans-membership-in-interstate-compact-set-to-expire Claire Keenan-Kurgan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-12/iranian-linked-group-takes-credit-for-hacking-michigan-medical-technology-company The group claims it wiped 200,000 Stryker systems, servers and mobile devices, along with stealing 50 terabytes of "critical data." Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:18:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-12/iranian-linked-group-takes-credit-for-hacking-michigan-medical-technology-company Michael Symonds https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-02/rx-kids-launches-in-entire-upper-peninsula Rx Kids will provide U.P. mothers $1,500 while they're pregnant, and another $500 per month for the first six months of their baby’s life. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:41:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-02/rx-kids-launches-in-entire-upper-peninsula Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-09/rx-kids-launches-in-detroit Rx Kids will pay $1,500 to Detroit mothers during pregnancy and another $500 per month during the first six months of their baby’s life.Dr. Mona Hanna, associate dean for Public Health at Michigan State University, directs the program. She said it’s “medicine” rather than “charity.” Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:18:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-09/rx-kids-launches-in-detroit Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/2026-02-03/rancher-tickborne-meat-allergy Alpha-gal syndrome, a tickborne allergy to red meat and dairy, has become more common in the last few years. The condition poses unique challenges to the lives and livelihoods of U.S. ranchers and farmers. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:33:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2026-02-03/rancher-tickborne-meat-allergy Rebecca Smith