Medicine https://www.wcmu.org/tags/medicine Medicine en-US Copyright Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:18:17 GMT MSU medical school to partner with northern Michigan hospital https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-05/msu-medical-school-to-partner-with-northern-michigan-hospital Michigan State University College of Human Medicine announced its new partnership with Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital in northern Michigan. The partnership will be part of a program to train medical students in rural hospitals. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:18:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-05/msu-medical-school-to-partner-with-northern-michigan-hospital Grace Walker Alpena-area drug stores fill rural gaps https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-24/alpena-area-drug-stores-fill-rural-gaps Those located in rural communities sometimes have difficulty accessing prescriptions. Local pharmacies in areas like Alpena have been stepping in the fill the gaps, but it may be hurting the businesses in the long run. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:08:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-24/alpena-area-drug-stores-fill-rural-gaps Courtney Boyd Southwest Michigan community plans for emergency services after company ends contract https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-10/southwest-michigan-plan-for-emergency-services-after-company-ends-contract Cass County emergency authority has tentative plans for a permanent ambulance services arrangement Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:18:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-10/southwest-michigan-plan-for-emergency-services-after-company-ends-contract Michael Symonds From nurse to herbologist, Maryam Blackeagle uses the power of the earth to help others https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-11/from-nurse-to-herbologist-maryam-blackeagle-uses-the-power-of-the-earth-to-help-others Tucked away in Hubbard Lake's forests is Mashkiki Garden. The herb shop is ran by Maryam Blackeagle who previously worked as a nurse for 40 years. Her mission in life is to help others with natural remedies; the power of the Earth. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:27:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-11/from-nurse-to-herbologist-maryam-blackeagle-uses-the-power-of-the-earth-to-help-others Zipporah Abarca North Flight Aero Med adds new plane to fleet 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 Flu cases hitting Michigan, state reminds residents to get vaccinated https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-12-07/flu-cases-hitting-michigan-state-reminds-residents-to-get-vaccinated The state is reminding Michigan residents to get their flu shots. And they say sooner rather than later. Doctors are just beginning to see this year’s flu… Fri, 07 Dec 2018 21:25:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-12-07/flu-cases-hitting-michigan-state-reminds-residents-to-get-vaccinated