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Mental health care is hard to find, especially for people with …

WEBWith rates of suicide and opioid deaths rising in the past decade and children's mental health declared a national emergency, the United States faces an …

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Michigan Dept. of Insurance and Financial Services kicks off Open

WEBA town hall series discussing Open Enrollment for Michigan’s Health Insurance Marketplace kicked off Wednesday.

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their health

WEBNPR's Michel Martin talks about how women can get the health care they need with Dr. Sharon Malone, author of the new book, Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide …

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Health Dept. of NW Mich. gets lawsuit updates, welcomes new faces

WEBThe Health Department of Northwest Michigan continues to defend itself in three lawsuits stemming from mask mandates and restrictions on large gatherings. …

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Munson Healthcare moves to ‘level red’ for first time as prolonged

WEBNorthern Michigan’s largest hospital network said a surge of COVID cases in the region has pushed the system past its capacity. Munson Healthcare has moved its …

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Michigan's Proposal 3 would protect abortion rights but leave …

WEBThe future of abortion rights in Michigan is on the November ballot. Proposal 3 would enshrine abortion rights in the Michigan Constitution. If adopted, it would …

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New Cheboygan behavioral health unit aims to address care …

WEBAn 18-bed behavioral health unit in Cheboygan will soon help offset the severe lack of in-patient mental health care in northern Michigan. Housed in the …

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Munson Healthcare announces system-wide changes

WEBMunson Healthcare announced big changes on Wednesday in its new “Regional Care Transformation Plan,” which will impact all seven of its hospitals across …

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COVID-19 exposed and deepened longstanding problems in …

WEBChronic issues in Michigan’s long-term care facilities were deepened in 2020 by the pandemic.Public health measures often had the unintended consequence…

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Rising syphilis rates in Michigan concern public health officials

WEBMichigan’s increasing rate of syphilis cases is one of the chief concerns as the state marks Sexually Transmitted Infections Awareness week. Since 2013, syphilis …

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Michigan's toxic 1973 PBB food contamination associated with …

WEB00000178-73c0-ddab-a97a-7bf830af0000From debate over childhood vaccinations to the changing business of hospital finance, IPR has the stories of …

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Health board 'non-political:' Antrim County commissioner …

WEBRubingh is now slotted to represent the county’s interests on the following boards and committees for 2024: the Antrim Creek Natural Area; the E-911 board; …

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Our Lives Have Changed: A daughter with special needs got sick.

WEB‘No help’ Becky and Michael say they get by with their faith, a lot of work and a strong support system. They have a few healthcare workers around the house through …

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Munson gets top designation for stroke care Interlochen Public …

WEBOfficials from Munson Healthcare announced today that the system was named the first-ever Comprehensive Stroke Center in northern Michigan. That means …

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It's time to stop downsizing health care, the Pentagon says. This

WEBWhen Matt and Helen Perry first met in 2010, he had been a U.S. Marine long enough to form two strong opinions. He didn't like the U.S. Army, and he didn't like …

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Leaders plan for growth at Petoskey State of Community event

WEBThe $10.3 million per year helps to fund services for more than 1,100 students with disabilities. Superintendent Scott Koziol spoke at length about how the …

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Election 2022: How accessible healthcare can drive elections in …

WEBThe contenders for Michigan’s 1st congressional district list healthcare as a priority. This year, Republican incumbent Jack Bergman is challenged by Dr. Bob …

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Housing, healthcare issues addressed at Petoskey State of the …

WEBHousing, healthcare issues addressed at Petoskey State of the Community. Petoskey community members and regional leaders watch a panel of interviews at the …

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Governor Whitmer signs Reproductive Health Act

WEBThat’s because the governor signed a repeal of the policy into law Monday. It’ll take effect in mid-February. The governor previously signed other related repeals, …

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Fresh Air Weekend: St. Vincent; Kids and mental health

WEBFresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend …

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