https://www.wcmu.org/tags/public-health Public Health en-US Copyright Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/michigan-is-last-state-without-a-septic-system-code-will-that-change Lawmakers are making another effort to adopt Michigan’s first statewide septic code with mandatory inspections, intended to protect drinking water from contamination. It’s the only state without one. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/michigan-is-last-state-without-a-septic-system-code-will-that-change Justin Fox Clausen, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-21/raw-milk-is-risky-especially-for-kids-a-new-bill-would-let-michigan-dairies-sell-it There is a wide consensus among health experts and even many dairy associations that drinking raw milk is dangerous, especially for children. But a Republican state lawmaker wants Michigan to let dairies sell unpasteurized milk directly to customers. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:27:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-21/raw-milk-is-risky-especially-for-kids-a-new-bill-would-let-michigan-dairies-sell-it Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-10/trump-called-digital-equity-act-racist-now-internet-money-for-rural-americans-is-gone The Digital Equity Act is part of the sweeping 2021 infrastructure law, which included $65 billion to build high-speed internet infrastructure and connect millions without access to the internet. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:44:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-10/trump-called-digital-equity-act-racist-now-internet-money-for-rural-americans-is-gone Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-06/michigan-had-highest-rate-of-patients-unable-to-fill-prescriptions-for-opioid-disorder-treatment-study-says A third of telemedicine patients with opioid use disorder in Michigan had to go without their recovery medication because of trouble filling prescriptions at a pharmacy, according to a recent study. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-06/michigan-had-highest-rate-of-patients-unable-to-fill-prescriptions-for-opioid-disorder-treatment-study-says Clara Lincolnhol https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/rabies-infected-bat-identified-in-northeast-michigan Testing showed positive results for rabies in bat found inside an Alcona County home this week. Local health officials are now asking residents to be aware of proper procedures to avoid the fatal disease. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:59:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/rabies-infected-bat-identified-in-northeast-michigan Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-24/michigan-among-25-states-with-potential-growing-number-of-covid-cases-this-summer As of mid July, COVID-19 cases are estimated to be growing in 25 states, including Michigan. This data comes from a recent report published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:31:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-24/michigan-among-25-states-with-potential-growing-number-of-covid-cases-this-summer Anna Busse https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-18/michigan-public-health-agencies-axe-programs-amid-federal-cuts A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Michigan's local public health departments as they prepare their fiscal year 2026 budgets. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:44:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-18/michigan-public-health-agencies-axe-programs-amid-federal-cuts Ricardo Martin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-24/update-measles-outbreak-declared-in-grand-traverse-county Three or more related cases have been confirmed in the county, making this an outbreak. The first case since 2019 was spotted there only last week. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:35:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-24/update-measles-outbreak-declared-in-grand-traverse-county Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-29/heres-how-you-might-be-able-to-get-a-free-radon-test-kit-in-michigan WCMU's guide on what you need know about radon and how to protect yourself from this invisible radioactive gas. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-29/heres-how-you-might-be-able-to-get-a-free-radon-test-kit-in-michigan Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-31/michigan-researchers-attend-conference-share-their-findings-on-alzheimers-studies Roughly 70 Michigan researchers gathered at the Alzheimer Association International Conference to share their findings. Many medical and emotional breakthroughs are coming through the conference, with more being made public by the day. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:00:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-31/michigan-researchers-attend-conference-share-their-findings-on-alzheimers-studies Courtney Boyd